Google has launched 100 Zeros, a film and television initiative focused on embedding its technology and values into pop culture through entertainment. The effort is a multiyear partnership with Range Media Partners, with projects aimed at shifting youth perception and…
Walmart and Vizio executives offered new details on their integration following Walmart’s $2.3B acquisition of the smart-TV maker, highlighting a joint connected-TV advertising initiative now in beta. Walmart aims to learn from Vizio’s CTV advertising expertise to complement its retail…
Trump’s proposed 100% tariff on foreign-made films could be deeply destabilizing for both Hollywood and streaming platforms. While framed as a push to boost domestic production, it threatens to inflate costs, disrupt international content pipelines, and invite foreign retaliation—putting at…
Starz will officially separate from Lionsgate on Tuesday, with each company beginning to trade independently on public stock exchanges—Starz on Nasdaq under “STRZ” and Lionsgate on NYSE under “LION.” The move, delayed by pandemic disruptions and other industry hurdles, allows…
FloSports EVP Phil Wendler drops in for a wide-ranging convo on the latest TSW pod, talking about how the company hit profitability without chasing tier-one leagues. With 40K+ events streamed and 23M viewers last year, FloSports is winning by going…
Apple reported $95.4 billion in revenue and $1.65 EPS, beating expectations, but Services growth came in below forecasts and faces major uncertainty after a federal court ruling questioned the App Store’s monetization model. Tariff pressures are rising, with $900 million…
Roku reported strong Q1 results with $1.02 billion in revenue, up 16% YoY, driven by platform revenue growth and increased streaming hours. The standout move was its $185 million acquisition of Frndly TV—not for its content, but for its business…
The Senate Committee on Commerce, led by Sen. Ted Cruz, will hold a hearing on May 6 to examine the evolving landscape of sports broadcasting, particularly the shift from traditional TV to streaming. Executives from the NBA, MLB, and NHL…
Apple was referred to federal prosecutors for potential criminal contempt after a judge ruled it violated a 2021 court order and continued its anticompetitive App Store practices. The decision undercuts the justification for Apple’s 30% platform tax and could destabilize…
Skip argues shoppable TV is solving the wrong problem, focusing on selling products viewers don’t want to buy via their TVs. He highlights that while the tech is solid, its potential lies in driving engagement, loyalty, and participation — not…
