Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos didn’t hold back in a new interview, calling Apple TV+ a “marketing play” rather than a real streaming competitor and criticizing Warner Bros. Discovery for ditching the HBO brand in favor of Max—a move he sees…
Tubi, in partnership with The Harris Poll, released The Stream 2025 report, revealing key trends reshaping the streaming landscape, especially among Gen Z. The study shows rising subscription fatigue driven by cost increases, shifting preferences toward ad-supported services, and a…
OTT.X has added 12 new members, including AWS, Alliance Entertainment, and Parks Associates, strengthening its role as a hub for streaming innovation. These companies are driving advancements in AI-driven content performance, ad monetization, and cloud-based distribution. The expansion highlights key…
Wurl’s CTV Trends Report breaks down the state of streaming in 2025—FAST is booming, live sports are pulling more eyeballs, and ad-supported models are reshaping the game. While streaming dominates, session lengths and total viewing hours are still a fight,…
Apple has lost its appeal against Germany’s Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt), which now has the authority to impose stricter regulations on the company’s App Store operations. The court upheld the regulator’s designation of Apple as a “company of paramount cross-market…
From the Archives revisits Verizon’s $1.2 billion streaming misstep with Go90, a mobile-first, ad-supported platform that failed to gain traction. Launched in 2015, Go90 struggled with poor execution, an unclear content strategy, and weak user engagement despite major investments in…
ReelShort is leading the U.S. micro drama market, offering bite-sized, vertical-format series that cater to mobile users. The genre, which originated in China and generated $6.9 billion in revenue last year, has found a growing audience in the U.S., where…
Paramount and Skydance are pushing to close their $8 billion merger by March 20, but they’re still waiting on FCC approval and dealing with a lawsuit from NYC pension funds. The deal includes Skydance buying National Amusements for $2.4 billion…
Brazil has ruled that Apple must allow sideloading on iPhones within 90 days or face daily fines, citing its compliance with similar EU regulations. The case challenges Apple’s App Store fees and control over in-app payments. This fight matters for…
TikTok could reach $32.4 billion in global advertising revenue by 2025, capturing an 11% share of the social media ad market if it avoids a U.S. ban, according to WARC. The platform’s ad revenue is projected to grow 24.5% year-over-year…
