Disney has laid off 300 U.S. employees in corporate roles as part of cost-cutting efforts, with Parks, ESPN, and Disney Entertainment Television unaffected. This follows similar layoffs across the media industry, including Paramount and Fox, as companies respond to a…
Paramount+ has laid off staff as part of Paramount Global’s 15% workforce reduction, impacting marketing and communications teams, including senior executives with over 30 years of combined experience. These layoffs, part of a broader cost-saving initiative aimed at cutting $500…
The Hollywood Reporter explores how Netflix revolutionized Scandinavian TV, beginning with Lilyhammer in 2012. Over the past decade, Netflix has invested heavily in Nordic content, even as other streamers like HBO Max and Viaplay scale back. This investment has been…
The Motion Picture Association (MPA) is pushing for site-blocking legislation in the U.S., allowing ISPs to block websites sharing pirated content. Already successful in countries like France and Indonesia, blocking has proven to reduce piracy and protect revenue. The MPA…
TVREV examines how Crunchyroll, owned by Sony, has grown from 5 million subscribers in 2021 to 15 million in 2024, generating over $1 billion in global consumer spending and how niche streaming can thrive amidst consolidation.
Victory+, a new ad-supported streaming service from the Dallas Stars and APMC, launched to broadcast Stars and select Anaheim Ducks games, bypassing traditional RSNs. This direct-to-consumer model challenges the declining RSN framework. APMC’s Chief Strategy Officer, Narendra Nag, explained to…
Skip evaluates Pluto TV's partnership with French broadcaster M6, where both companies are exchanging content and joining forces on ad sales in the French AVOD market. Pluto TV will provide 12 channels and nearly 3,000 hours of content to M6’s…
Jack explains how in-stream shopping technology is revolutionizing digital advertising and e-commerce by enabling purchases directly within streaming content. This seamless experience, powered by AI and secure payment systems, boosts conversion rates and enhances user convenience. Platforms like YouTube and…
Kirby Grines, in a recent interview with The Desk, shares his journey from young entrepreneur to media & streaming thought leader. From his early work with Roku, co-founding Float Left, to leading 43Twenty and The Streaming Wars. Kirby offers candid…
Netflix's forthcoming “Kids Playlists” function as linear channels under a different name, offering a curated, passive viewing experience. This move echoes what industry experts, like Kirby Grines, predicted: streaming platforms will shift toward linear-style content to encourage discovery. Launching on…
