Playback raised $22 million to build a livestreaming platform focused on creator-led sports content, backed by Seven Seven Six, Khosla Ventures, and NBA Investments. The startup has deals with NBA League Pass and MLB.tv that allow creators to legally stream…
JioHotstar has surpassed 100 million paid subscribers, establishing itself as India’s leading streaming platform. The milestone reflects its scaled strategy, blending aggressive pricing, telecom partnerships, and a diverse content portfolio across sports, entertainment, and cultural events.
Looper Insights found that a majority of U.S. consumers aren’t swayed by sports when choosing streaming services—56% said sports rights don’t impact their decisions, and only 14% are willing to pay for multiple subscriptions just for sports. The data challenges…
Deloitte's 19th Digital Media Trends report reveals that Gen Z and millennials are spending more time with creator-led content on social platforms than traditional streaming or TV. This behavioral shift is accelerating churn across SVOD, eroding perceived value, and redirecting…
YouTube took the top spot in Nielsen’s February 2025 Media Distributor Gauge with an all-time high 11.6% share of U.S. TV viewing, surpassing Disney and marking its second No. 1 finish since Nielsen began tracking by distributor. YouTube’s connected TV…
Philo has grown to 3.4 million monthly active users, driven by a mix of subscription and ad-supported FAST content. The company has launched a new advertiser-facing platform showcasing detailed user data to attract more ad revenue, highlighting strong engagement metrics…
The Streaming Madman tears into the chaos of AdTech Week in NYC, calling out the self-congratulatory absurdity, rampant greenwashing, and unchecked fraud that continues to suck 30–65% of ad budgets into a black hole of middlemen and bots. He skewers…
From the Archives goes back to the rise and fall of Blip.tv—a scrappy, creator-first platform that tried to go toe-to-toe with YouTube before the algorithm ruled all. Launched in 2005, Blip carved out a space for indie web series with…
Netflix is now streaming HDR10+ content on AV1-enabled devices, improving picture quality for members on certified HDR10+ displays. By combining dynamic metadata with the efficient AV1 codec, Netflix enhances visual fidelity while expanding device compatibility and reducing bandwidth use.
Paramount+ is launching its Premium and ad-supported Basic tiers in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria starting March 26. The move follows similar rollouts in Canada, the UK, and Australia, with nearly half of signups in those markets now coming from non-standard…
