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’…
Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos framed the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight as a defining moment for the platform’s live streaming ambitions, despite technical challenges. Sarandos emphasized Netflix’s focus on high-impact, event-driven programming like WWE Raw and NFL Christmas games,…
Samsung TV Plus has launched Letterman TV, a FAST channel exclusive to the U.S. and Canada. The channel features curated content from Late Show With David Letterman, including iconic interviews, Top 10 lists, and segments like "Stupid Pet Tricks," with…
Crunchyroll has launched its app on Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex, and Xumo Stream Box, expanding access to its 50,000+ anime episodes and 25,000+ hours of content on Comcast platforms and Xumo smart TVs.
Comcast and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) have signed a multiyear deal enabling Comcast to bundle Max in the U.S. and launch an ad-supported Max app through Sky in the U.K. and Ireland by 2026. The agreement resolves a Harry Potter-related…
Disney CFO Hugh Johnston discussed the impact of Disney+’s strategy to integrate ESPN, live news, and blockbuster films, highlighting its success in reducing churn and boosting engagement. He pointed to recent hits like Inside Out 2 and Deadpool & Wolverine…
Paramount Global announced Tulsa King Season 2 drew 13.6 million global viewers, with its premiere reaching 5.4 million households in the first week. Online engagement increased 894% from Season 1, highlighting the show’s role in driving Paramount+’s subscriber growth to…
ZEE5 Global has partnered with Stage, India’s regional streaming service, to bring Stage’s dialect-based programming to U.S. audiences via ZEE5’s add-on service for $2.99 per month.
Max is expanding its Turner Classic Movies hub, adding hundreds of classic films and curated collections. The initiative aligns TCM’s streaming experience more closely with its linear channel, offering cinephiles themed collections celebrating legendary actors and cinematic milestones.
