Netflix’s NFL Christmas Day livestream marked a milestone in its live sports ambitions, with minimal technical issues and praise for stream quality. Strategic collaborations with CBS and ISPs ensured stability, showcasing Netflix’s potential to compete with legacy broadcasters. While some…
Fubo dropped dozens of Televisa-Univision Spanish-language broadcast and cable channels after contract negotiations failed. The dispute centers on carriage fees and claims that Televisa-Univision is prioritizing its own streaming service, Vix, while demanding higher fees from Fubo.
Moonbug Entertainment, the producer of “Blippi” and “CoComelon,” has partnered with Lingokids to introduce games featuring “Blippi” characters in the Lingokids app. This marks Lingokids’ first collaboration incorporating third-party intellectual property into its platform, which serves over 100 million families…
Crunchyroll is now available on The Roku Channel’s Premium Subscriptions lineup, offering ad-free anime access for $7.99/month or $79.99/year. This partnership expands Crunchyroll’s reach while streamlining subscription management for anime fans. With integrations like Roku and international bundling, Crunchyroll aims…
Netflix has acquired exclusive U.S. streaming rights for the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup, marking its expansion into live sports. The platform will offer dual English and Spanish telecasts with studio coverage and plans to include documentaries on…
Netflix and WhatsApp are collaborating on a global campaign for the return of Squid Game Season 2, premiering on Dec. 26. The campaign, created with GUT agency, includes eye-catching ads like a Times Square display and leverages WhatsApp’s platform to…
Max launched Max Rewind, a year-in-review feature inspired by Spotify Wrapped, offering users personalized recaps of their 2024 streaming habits. However, the feature has drawn criticism for its lack of detailed stats, providing only basic insights into genres and brands.…
Sony’s Beyond Sports and ESPN are partnering for Dunk the Halls, the first real-time animated NBA broadcast, airing on Christmas Day. This Knicks vs. Spurs game will integrate Beyond Sports’ visualization tech and Hawk-Eye Innovations’ tracking with Disney-themed animations. The…
YouTube and CAA have partnered to develop tools enabling creators to manage their digital likenesses, particularly in AI-generated content. The initiative empowers talent with control over their depictions while addressing ethical concerns in generative AI. This collaboration sets new standards…
Paul Pastor critiques how media companies are overly focused on short-term gains from long-form content strategies while neglecting the rapidly growing dominance of platforms like YouTube and TikTok. He warns this misstep could alienate younger audiences and miss long-term monetization…
