Disney has announced plans to merge its Hulu + Live TV service with Fubo, creating the second-largest live TV streaming platform in the U.S., behind YouTube TV. The merger resolves Fubo’s lawsuit against Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery over…
The XR Sports Alliance (XRSA) has welcomed its first members, including Deutsche Telekom, XREAL, and E1 Series, to advance XR sports innovation. Founded by Accedo, Qualcomm Technologies, and HBS, XRSA aims to accelerate the adoption of immersive sports experiences through…
Canela Media has appointed Philippe Guelton as Global President to oversee its growth in the U.S. and Latin America. Reporting to CEO Isabel Rafferty Zavala, Guelton will manage global sales, marketing, HR, ad operations, and customer success.
The Diamond Sports Group on Thursday emerged from its Chapter 11 bankrupty case, and now it has a new name: "Main Street Sports Group." This article, Diamond Sports rebrands to Main Street Sports after emerging from Chapter 11, was first…
Netflix's 2024 strategy emphasizes subscriber retention, a focus on fewer but higher-quality original productions, and leveraging earned media for visibility. Key tactics include diversifying its library with licensed content, targeting selective investments in live programming, and maintaining "rock-bottom churn rates"…
Reviews.org’s 2024 survey found that American spending on streaming services dropped 23%, averaging $42.38 per month compared to $55.04 in 2023. The decline is driven by "streaming fatigue," experienced by 27.8% of respondents, and rising cable/satellite costs, which increased 11%…
Executives at PGA Tour say they are getting ready for a new era in sports when leagues will need to exercise significantly more control over the content that’s made from the games, matches and tournaments that every media outlet wants…
Apple is teasing a special Apple TV+ event on January 4–5, 2025, with cryptic messages and the tagline "See for yourself." Speculation includes free access to the platform, previews of 2025 content, or exclusive announcements.
Tony Vinciquerra, in an interview with the LA Times, reflected on his tenure as CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment ahead of his January 2 departure. He discussed revitalizing franchises like Spider-Man and Jumanji, leveraging PlayStation IP, and expanding into anime…
Ryan Faughnder chronicles Hollywood's 2024 struggles, highlighting key challenges such as L.A.'s faltering production economy, Warner Bros. Discovery's loss of NBA rights, and the decline of the cable bundle. California's inability to compete with global tax incentives has exacerbated production…
