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…
Kirby breaks down the real streaming war—not the one between platforms, but the one waged by investors, analysts, and bankers behind the scenes. Instead of content and subscribers, this battle is about controlling narratives to move markets, where a well-timed…
Fubo’s pause ads are delivering big results, driving 129% more engagement than traditional video ads on other platforms, according to a study with EDO. By showing ads only when users pause content—rather than interrupting it—Fubo is tapping into a more…
The U.S. music biz just crossed 100 million paid streaming subs, locking in streaming as king—but growth is slowing, and cracks are showing. Meanwhile, vinyl keeps its hot streak alive with $1.4B in revenue, outpacing digital downloads and showing fans…
Disney is doubling down on sequels, reboots, and familiar IP as its core content strategy, with CEO Bob Iger confirming at the 2025 shareholder meeting that more of the same is coming. After past box-office stumbles, Disney has found consistent…
Skip analyzes Apple TV+’s $1 billion annual losses and argues that the service isn’t about streaming dominance—it’s a high-end marketing expense. Despite 45 million subscribers and billions spent on originals, Apple TV+ remains a mid-tier player, serving more as a…
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…
Warner Bros. Discovery isn’t axing Looney Tunes out of spite—it’s just chasing the numbers. With kids glued to YouTube and longtime fans aging out of key demos, WBD sees little reason to keep classic Looney Tunes on Max, especially when…
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,…
