YouTube pulled in $8.93 billion in ad revenue in Q1 2025, marking a 10% YoY jump and helping push Alphabet to its most profitable quarter ever, with $90.23 billion in total revenue and $34.54 billion in net income. YouTube’s ad…
MSG Networks restructured $804 million in debt down to $210 million through a refinancing deal with JPMorgan, supported by Sphere Entertainment and MSG Networks' own cash contributions. As part of the deal, MSGN slashed the Knicks and Rangers' media rights…
Lionsgate and STARZ have finalized their long-awaited corporate separation, with both companies set to trade independently starting in May. The move is designed to unlock shareholder value by eliminating the “conglomerate discount” and positioning each brand as a more attractive…
DAZN launched a free real-time match tracking feature called Scores, covering more than 1,000 global soccer competitions. The tool gives fans live alerts, lineup info, and performance stats and is timed ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which…
Lucas Shaw and Katty Kay discuss how YouTube’s dominance in U.S. TV viewership and its projected revenue growth, expected to surpass Disney, signals a major shift in the entertainment industry. With creators like MrBeast and Cocomelon landing high-budget deals and…
Dimension Studio has launched an end-to-end AI-powered production pipeline, moving beyond experimental generative AI into full-scale operational use. Developed by its R&D division, the pipeline streamlines every phase of production — from ideation to delivery — enabling smaller teams to…
The Verge breaks down WWE’s YouTube strategy, where the company splits archival content into dedicated channels like WWE Vault to boost engagement and reach. By separating legacy footage from its main feed, WWE is driving long-tail viewership and showing how…
The Desk looks at how Philo boosted conversions and cut fraud by partnering with Stripe and accepting alternative payments like Cash App. The move helped the budget-friendly streamer better serve underbanked users and handle major spikes in demand—especially during Yellowstone…
The story this week was that 88% of Prime Video users are now watching with ads—but the real headline is that only 12% care enough to pay to skip them. This isn’t a failure of Amazon’s strategy; it is the…
Gen Z is reshaping the subscription economy with an average of seven services and $940 in annual spend, prioritizing flexibility, bundles, and perks over loyalty. Premium social subscriptions like Snapchat+ and X Premium are gaining traction, while traditional video streaming…
