Kirby sat down with Plex Co-Founder Scott Olechowski and VP of Product Design Jason Williams to explore the company’s UX overhaul, aimed at enhancing engagement through improved navigation and discovery tools. With a focus on user feedback, the redesign simplifies…
The Streaming Wars compiled key industry reactions to Comcast’s decision to spin off its cable networks, signaling a strategic pivot to streaming, broadcast, and sports. Analysts view the move as an acknowledgment of legacy cable's declining value amidst the collapse…
Adweek digs into the details of The Trade Desk’s new smart TV OS, Ventura, set to launch in 2025. The OS aims to improve ad efficiency, enhance user experience, and address content conflicts of interest. Backed by Disney, Paramount, and…
Fast Company reports on the rise of short-form streaming apps like DramaBox and ReelShort, which generate millions in revenue and outrank major platforms like Hulu and Netflix in app store rankings. These apps succeed where Quibi, Jeffrey Katzenberg’s $1.75 billion…
The Streaming Madman critiques the recent wave of cable network devaluations and corporate spinoffs, framing them as desperate attempts by media conglomerates to offload failing assets. Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery, and now Comcast have written down or restructured billions in…
The Altman Solon Global Sports Survey highlights a growing trend among younger sports fans: preferring highlights on social media and TV over full games. This shift stems from frustration with the complexity and cost of accessing live sports across multiple…
MLB is targeting 2028 to nationalize local media rights, aiming to end blackouts and unify broadcasting under a single strategy. With at least 15 teams expected to have available rights, the league sees opportunities to partner with major tech or…
Apple appears to be shifting its strategy by licensing its original films to third-party platforms to expand content visibility and boost revenue. This marks a departure from Apple’s exclusivity-driven streaming model and addresses the platform’s financial performance challenges, despite its…
Giles Tongue examines the concept of Forever Subscriptions, revealed through Bango's global subscription survey, where two-thirds of respondents state they have subscriptions they never intend to cancel. In the UK, Netflix dominates as the "must-have" SVOD, with nearly two-thirds selecting…
Andrew Wamugi, in his first on The Streaming Wars, highlights why Netflix's record-breaking live sports debut, with 65 million concurrent viewers during the Tyson-Paul event, marks both a milestone and a teachable moment. Despite attracting a global audience, technical issues…
