Disney is prioritizing “skinny bundles” over its Venu sports streaming venture, citing their growing appeal and Venu’s redundancy. CEO Bob Iger confirmed ESPN will also launch a standalone streaming service with betting and fantasy sports features. Disney is merging Fubo…
The Streaming Madman dives into how streaming is making winter suck less with a ton of live sports and, of course, ads. He breaks down ESPN+’s Australian Open coverage, the potential for golf and March Madness to step up their…
Parks Associates reports that 46% of U.S. internet households (56 million) are Cord Cutters, and 12% have never subscribed to traditional pay TV. The shift away from traditional television is driving the growth of ad-supported streaming, with 59% of subscriptions…
Pixalate's Q4 2024 data shows Roku remains the dominant CTV device in North America, holding a 39% share of voice in the U.S., 35% in Canada, and 74% in Mexico. Notably, Roku's U.S. market share declined from 55% in 2023…
The Streaming Video Technology Alliance (SVTA) has launched the Edge Working Group to optimize edge computing for scalable, low-latency live streaming, especially for live sports. The group will define best practices for edge caching, using containerized solutions to improve performance…
Ampere Analysis forecasts that in 2025, streaming services will outspend commercial broadcasters on content for the first time, with global streamer investment reaching $95 billion, or 39% of total spending. This shift follows subscriber growth driven by password-sharing crackdowns and…
TV Technology explores whether Server-Guided Ad Insertion (SGAI) will become the industry norm for dynamic ad insertion (DAI). SGAI blends Client-Side (CSAI) and Server-Side (SSAI) approaches, reducing server load while maintaining seamless playback. Its compatibility with low-latency streaming and standardization…
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,…
