Disney+ is locking down its preschool dominance with the future arrival of CoComelon from Netflix, while Bluey, Spidey and His Amazing Friends, and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse continue to lead in viewership. Bluey alone has racked up 70 billion minutes viewed…
Kaspersky has reported that over 7 million streaming passwords were leaked in 2024, mostly as part of broader credential theft schemes rather than direct breaches of streaming platforms. Netflix was hit hardest, with 5.6 million compromised accounts—particularly in Brazil, Mexico,…
tvScientific is aiming to bring AppLovin’s AI-driven, outcomes-based ad model from mobile to CTV, backed by a recent $25.5 million Series B funding round. The company is focused on transparency and control, offering advertisers log-level data and the ability to…
Apple has until June 22 to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act or face recurring penalties, following a €500 million fine for anti-steering violations. The European Commission ruled that Apple’s restrictions on developers promoting and linking to alternative payment…
According to Nielsen’s The Gauge report, YouTube hit a record 12.4% of total U.S. TV usage in April, maintaining its position as the dominant connected TV platform. Streaming overall reached an all-time high of 44.3%, driven by multi-platform hits like…
Charter’s Spectrum TV App is now available on LG and VIZIO smart TVs, expanding access to live TV, On Demand content, and Cloud DVR for subscribers. This move broadens the app’s platform footprint, adding to its availability across major devices…
Disney has secured exclusive global streaming rights to CoComelon starting in 2027, outbidding Netflix in a multi-year licensing deal worth tens of millions annually. While Netflix originally hosted the hit show since 2020, viewership declines and rising licensing costs led…
Netflix is launching "House of Streams," an interactive reality competition featuring eight global content creators vying for a Bitcoin prize. Blending online streaming culture with traditional unscripted TV, the series allows real-time audience engagement via live chat.
Lionsgate reported Q1 2025 revenue of $1.1B, up 22%, and its motion picture segment posted its highest quarterly profit in a decade at $135.3M, up 65%. The boost came from strong box office results for "Den of Thieves 2" and…
Touchcast, acquired by Infinite Reality (now Napster Corp) for $500M, is powering a new AI push via its cCDN tech, developed with Microsoft. The platform, now called Napster AI, uses generative AI to deliver content across distributed networks and builds…
