A Hub Entertainment Research survey shows households now use an average of 13 entertainment sources, the highest since the survey began, with younger audiences under 35 using 16 sources and families averaging 17. Despite the variety, only half of these…
MediaPost examines tvOS consolidation as The Trade Desk launches Ventura, its new streaming OS, sparking speculation about a Roku acquisition. Analysts suggest this could expand The Trade Desk’s market presence while leveraging Roku’s 85 million households. This reflects a broader…
FilmRise has secured exclusive streaming rights to 100 hours of Guava Juice’s content, spanning AVOD, FAST, SVOD, and FVOD. Created by YouTuber Roi Fabito, the family-friendly programming will be repackaged into seasons and distributed across FilmRise’s partner platforms, expanding its…
Amagi has acquired Argoid AI, a company specializing in recommendation engines and programming automation, to enhance its content distribution and monetization solutions. The integration of Argoid’s technology into Amagi’s platform will boost offerings like Amagi NOW and CLOUDPORT, advancing AI-driven…
Kirby critiques the long-standing rumors of an Apple-branded TV, arguing that the company is unlikely to enter the low-margin, highly competitive TV hardware market. With tvOS and Apple TV+ already integrated into most smart TVs, and innovations like the Vision…
TechCrunch analyzes how Spotify Wrapped has influenced a wave of year-in-review features streaming services. The "Wrapped" trend capitalizes on user engagement by delivering personalized insights, and reinforcing loyalty.
The DOJ and 16 state attorneys general are backing Fubo TV in its antitrust lawsuit against Venu Sports, arguing for a temporary injunction blocking Venu’s launch. Fubo claims Venu Sports, backed by Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros Discovery, would harm…
The Streaming Wars spoke with executives from MyBundle TV, Bango, eClerx, and Giant Worldwide about how streaming services leverage Black Friday to drive growth. Platforms like Hulu, Disney+, and Peacock attract subscribers with steep discounts, while bundling, data-driven personalization, and…
Variety examines how FX used its $200 million series Shōgun to cement its position in streaming, earning 18 Emmys and reinforcing its creative value to Disney amid investor pressures. Under John Landgraf's leadership, FX has distinguished itself through bold storytelling…
