Marc Rashba, EVP of Partnerships at Cineverse, is hopping on The Streaming Wars’ first-ever webinar, The Audience Equation: Winning Viewers and Value in 2025. Happening on February 13 at noon ET, this no-BS panel will cover the biggest streaming trends—bundling,…
Amagi’s 14th Global FAST Report highlights the shift toward unified content distribution as FAST, SVOD, and pay TV services converge. A survey of 500 U.S. households found 65% feel overwhelmed by fragmented streaming, while 75% prefer a mix of free,…
The streaming bonus, a key win from Hollywood’s 2023 labor strikes, has begun paying out to WGA, SAG-AFTRA, and DGA members for qualifying projects. While guilds report that payments are being processed on time, the total financial impact remains unclear,…
From the Archives revisits AOL and Warner Bros. attempt to revolutionize streaming in 2006 with In2TV, the first large-scale ad-supported streaming service. Offering a vast catalog of classic TV shows, it introduced on-demand viewing, interactive features, and a digital licensing…
The Streaming Wars analyzes 2025 as a cautious reset for the media and entertainment industry after two years of turmoil, including mass layoffs, stock declines, and an industry-wide correction. While job losses continue, they are slowing, and companies are shifting…
Lionsgate Entertainment is moving closer to finalizing the separation of its Starz and Lionsgate Studios businesses, with a shareholder vote expected soon. The split aims to allow each entity to focus on its core strengths, with Starz positioned as a…
IAB Tech Lab plans to release 31 new specifications and updates in 2025, focusing on connected TV (CTV) advertising, privacy, and moving programmatic ad practices beyond the browser. Key initiatives include new signals for live sports ads in CTV, a…
The 97th Academy Awards face challenges as the movie industry grapples with declining box office revenue, lower audience engagement, and a lack of major blockbuster nominees. With no billion-dollar hits like Barbenheimer, this year’s Best Picture lineup has underwhelmed commercially,…
Spotify paid a record $10 billion to the music industry in 2024, bringing its total payouts since 2006 to nearly $60 billion. The company estimates that over 10,000 artists now earn at least $100,000 annually on its platform, a significant…
LatAm FAST revenues are forecast to grow from $231 million in 2024 to $569 million by 2029, driven by surging demand in key markets like Brazil ($303 million by 2029) and Mexico ($163 million by 2029). This rapid expansion presents…
