Jack breaks down how evolving privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA are reshaping the media industry, especially with AI and blockchain tech on the rise. He highlights the shift away from third-party cookies and the push for privacy-first business models,…
The LA Times reports that AI companies like OpenAI have pitched Hollywood studios on the potential of AI tools to streamline the production of films and TV shows, but major partnerships have yet to materialize. Despite a high-profile deal between…
Amazon is expanding its Prime Video ads to five new international markets in 2025, including Brazil and India, while increasing ad volume in the U.S. The company hints at Prime Video’s potential profitability as a standalone service, thanks to ad-supported…
Deloitte's Digital Media Trends report shows that 25% of respondents borrowed passwords to access streaming content in the past year. About 15% used a third party’s SVOD password, 7% streamed pirated content, and 4% did both. Gen Z and millennials…
Kirby riffs on Apple's new deal with Amazon to bring Apple TV+ to Prime Video Channels, viewing it as a concession that Apple has missed a larger opportunity in the streaming wars. While the partnership provides Apple with scale, it…
JW Player and Connatix have merged to form JWP Connatix, creating a comprehensive video technology and monetization platform. The new company will focus on CTV and serve broadcasters, publishers, and advertisers, offering advanced data insights, global reach, and hybrid monetization…
Plex has launched a Movie and Show Reviews feature, allowing users to review and share insights on content with their social networks. Kirby reflects on this move, comparing it to a past project for Myspace TV, and notes that Plex's…
Jack highlights strategies for media professionals to navigate the turbulent employment landscape amidst layoffs and industry shifts. By staying proactive, media professionals can secure opportunities and position themselves for success in this evolving market.
Kirby argues that the streaming industry should categorize subscribers into three groups: wholesale, third-party direct, and true direct-to-consumer (DTC). This approach would offer more transparency and reveal the actual customer relationships media companies hold. However, Kirby contends that the industry…
At the Busan Asian Contents and Film Market, Asian streamers and producers, led by Tcha Seungjae, a former producer and professor, discussed forming a joint content fund to counter Netflix's dominance.
