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…
Netflix is releasing a three-part docuseries on Mike Tyson, covering his rise, struggles, and redemption. The announcement follows Tyson's record-breaking fight with Jake Paul, which drew 108 million viewers, becoming Netflix’s most-streamed live event ever. The series bolsters Netflix’s expanding…
Netflix is rolling out a global marketing campaign for Squid Game Season 2, launching December 26, with brand partnerships including Burger King, Doritos, Duolingo, and Xbox. Merchandise collabs and Squid Game: The Experience further highlight the series' massive cultural impact,…
Netflix’s Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match drove 1.43 million new sign-ups within three days, marking the services “single largest acquisition moment,” per Antenna Data. With 108 million viewers, Netflix claims it was the “most-streamed sporting event in history.
YouTube is testing a new multiplayer feature for its "Playables" mini-games, starting with titles like Ludo Club and Magic Tiles 3. Available since May, Playables offers over 130 free games spanning various categories, aiming to enhance user engagement.
Netflix and Mastercard are partnering to offer Mastercard holders exclusive benefits at Netflix’s immersive experiences, including Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway and Netflix House locations opening in 2024. The collaboration aims to meet growing demand for transformative entertainment…
Netflix has partnered with Duolingo to promote Season 2 of Squid Game, integrating over 40 phrases from the series into Duolingo’s Korean lessons and launching a TikTok filter inspired by the show’s Red Light, Green Light game. The collaboration aims…
BuzzFeed has sold the studio behind the show "Hot Ones" to an affiliate of Soros Fund Management for $82.5 million. The sale is part of BuzzFeed's shift away from content-driven revenue to focus on high-margin, tech-enabled strategies like programmatic advertising…
Ted Sarandos highlighted Netflix's focus on creating FOMO at the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference, positioning it as central to retaining subscribers and advertisers. FOMO isn’t exactly groundbreaking and Kirby argues that it’s the bare minimum for any streaming…
YouTube reported surpassing 1 billion daily viewing hours in 2024, showcasing its dominance in the global streaming landscape. Its universal appeal contrasts sharply with traditional media and SVOD platforms, which face fragmented regional dynamics, as highlighted in The Streaming Wars’…
