Amazon has submitted a last-minute bid to acquire TikTok as the app faces an April 5 deadline to divest its Chinese ownership or face a U.S. ban. The bid is reportedly not being taken seriously by others involved in the…
CNBC has launched CNBC+ on Apple TV and Roku, offering subscribers live global programming and on-demand access to its U.S. shows for $14.99 per month. The move supports CNBC’s direct-to-consumer strategy as linear subscribers decline, and positions the network to…
News Corp has completed the $2.1 billion sale of Foxtel to DAZN Group, receiving a 6% stake in the sports streamer and repayment of shareholder loans. Foxtel will retain its brand identity under DAZN, as the new parent aims to…
Accedo’s new report, released exclusively via The Streaming Wars, breaks down how AI is actually being used inside streaming companies—not just theorized about in boardrooms. Key findings from 25 execs across 18 video services show that while AI is reshaping…
United Football League signed a global media rights deal with DAZN for the 2025 season, expanding its reach to over 200 international markets. The deal excludes the U.S., China, and select countries but makes all games available for free on…
Google is rolling out Immersive Ads within Roblox through a new partnership with Ad Manager, allowing brands to deliver native display and video ads in the game environment. These ads offer in-game rewards and have already seen strong engagement, with…
NESN saw massive gains to start the 2025 MLB season, with Opening Day cross-platform viewership more than doubling and NESN 360 live-streaming up 204% year over year. A mix of pricing changes, added ticket perks, and the launch of a…
ESPN has opted out of its final three years of its MLB media-rights deal but is maintaining full production efforts through the current contract. While ESPN remains open to a new rights agreement, MLB is already exploring replacements for the…
QVC is laying off 900 employees, about 5% of its global workforce, as part of a shift from legacy TV retail to live social shopping and streaming commerce. The company is consolidating HSN’s operations into its West Chester, PA HQ…
YouTube is projected to surpass Disney in total revenue as soon as this year, with a 2024 figure of $54.2 billion, according to Michael Nathanson of MoffettNathanson. The platform is driving growth across advertising, subscriptions, and YouTube TV, with significant…
