Disney’s CEO succession process will consider both internal and external candidates, potentially including a dual-CEO model with leaders like Josh D’Amaro and Dana Walden combining operational and creative expertise. The final decision, overseen by board member James Gorman, is expected…
Niara Simon-Hollis has been promoted to Head of Marketing at Tastemade, where she will oversee brand strategy to boost streaming growth, memberships, and engagement. She has led Tastemade’s global streaming expansion, achieving 40% growth and launching the brand’s first campaign,…
Adweek examines Disney Advertising's new strategy to attract midmarket brands with budgets ranging from $30 million to $300 million. By implementing regional teams and expanding programmatic capabilities, Disney is offering these advertisers access to premium ad inventory and advanced measurement…
Dan Calzone, in his debut on The Streaming Wars, discusses how influencers are displacing traditional movie stars as younger audiences prioritize authentic, short-form content over polished productions. Platforms like YouTube and TikTok, with their vast reach and direct fan connections,…
Adeia has sued Disney, including Hulu and ESPN, for allegedly infringing on six streaming technology patents related to episode tracking, cloud storage, and keyframe synchronization. The lawsuit, filed in Delaware, seeks damages and an injunction, as Adeia defends its intellectual…
The Myers Report, surveying 3,500 ad leaders, forecasts strong 2025 growth for CTV, streaming, and OTT (24% significant, 51% moderate growth). First-party data (21% significant, 43% moderate), retail media (23% significant), diverse-owned media (16% significant), and programmatic ads (15% significant)…
iSpot has appointed former DocuSign exec Nipun Dureja as CTO, unifying core teams to boost measurement accuracy and reliability. This hire strengthens iSpot’s competitive position against Nielsen, as it gains industry certifications and seeks to provide consistent cross-platform metrics amid…
AMC Networks added 200,000 streaming subscribers in Q3 2024, reaching 11.8 million, while streaming revenue grew by 7% to $152 million. However, U.S. advertising revenue declined by 10%, offset slightly by international growth. The company is prioritizing digital-first advertising strategies…
The Hollywood Reporter examines John Malone’s strategic portfolio shifts, with analysts predicting possible asset spin-offs at Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) to unlock value, and a tax-efficient merger between Charter Communications and Liberty Broadband. These moves align with Malone’s focus on…
TEGNA has appointed Dhanusha Sivajee as Chief Experience Officer, where she will lead brand, marketing, and digital consumer product development for TEGNA’s local TV and digital platforms. Sivajee, previously CMO at Angi, Inc., brings extensive experience from roles at AOL…
