Vimeo has launched Vimeo Streaming, a robust platform allowing creators to build their own Netflix-style services with custom monetization, infrastructure, and support. The Try Guys, among the first adopters, launched "2nd Try" to give fans exclusive, ad-free content while shifting…
Variety’s Strictly Business podcast features Havas Play’s Angelique Hernandez and Jarell Thompson discussing how brands can authentically engage Gen Z through gaming platforms and creator communities. They highlight a rigorous vetting process to ensure brand safety and audience fit. ARC…
Former FCC Commissioner Rob McDowell warned that Paramount Global risks becoming a "melting ice cube" if its $8B merger with Skydance Media falls through. Regulatory approval has stalled amid political tensions surrounding a $20B lawsuit from Donald Trump against CBS…
Warner Bros. Discovery just axed dozens from its linear networks division, quietly admitting cable’s a sinking ship. Meanwhile, nearly 60% of shareholders told David Zaslav to shove his $52 million payday, voting against his comp package. Between layoffs, a junk…
From the Archives explores the rise and fall of M-GO, a 2013 joint venture between Technicolor and DreamWorks that aimed to simplify digital rentals and purchases with a user-first, cross-platform approach. M-GO distinguished itself by supporting UltraViolet, embedding directly into…
AMC Networks has partnered with Runway AI to generate marketing materials and pre-visualizations, aiming to cut costs amid ongoing financial pressure. While marketed as a tool to empower creatives, the move reflects a broader industry shift where AI adoption is…
Netflix and the Brazilian Tourism Board have launched a partnership to boost international tourism using the global appeal of Brazilian-made shows like Invisible City and Stranded With My Mother-In-Law. The initiative includes a Netflix-branded travel guide and follows the success…
Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti sidestepped confirming interest in acquiring ITV Studios during SXSW London, stating there are no immediate plans. He emphasized industry consolidation as essential for competitiveness, citing scale as crucial for content investment, IP retention, and negotiating with…
The NHL has signed a multiyear global tech partnership with Sony, naming it an Official NHL Technology Partner. The collaboration expands the use of Sony’s Hawk-Eye tracking tech and Beyond Sports’ animated data visualizations to enhance fan engagement and operational…
Roku and MAGNA’s new study, “TV Attention, Deconstructed,” reveals how streaming has upended traditional TV advertising rules. Time of day is less relevant, model diversity boosts ad attention by 18%, and ad spacing is significantly more effective on streaming versus…
