Brazil's antitrust regulator, Cade, has declared Apple's App Store anti-steering rules illegal, requiring the company to allow developers to link to external websites for in-app purchases. This follows similar rulings in the EU and the US, where Apple has faced…
As WWE transitions key content to Netflix starting January 2025, our latest From the Archives chronicles the history of the WWE Network, from its groundbreaking 2014 launch to its partnerships with Peacock and Netflix. The $5 billion, 10-year deal will…
Bending Spoons is acquiring Brightcove in a $233 million all-cash deal, valuing the company at $4.45 per share and taking it private. This marks Bending Spoons’ entry into the enterprise SaaS market, leveraging Brightcove’s streaming expertise. However, the deal raises…
The Hollywood Reporter explores how TV ratings collide with streaming as Nielsen’s new "panel plus big data" measurement gains approval. Used by Amazon for Thursday Night Football, it boosts reported viewership by 8%, highlighting streaming's growing impact on audience metrics…
TheWrap looks at how Prime Video is leveraging AI to drive engagement through features like generative episode summaries, personalized recommendations, and Dialogue Boost. AI innovations such as X-Ray Recaps and Thursday Night Football insights enhance the viewing experience, powered by…
Digiday explores Netflix's use of Roblox as a marketing platform with its "Nextworld" virtual experience. Featuring interactive content from popular shows like Stranger Things, One Piece, and Cobra Kai, "Nextworld" enables fans to engage with Netflix's IP through playable scenes…
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…
Tubi has introduced Scenes, a vertical feed of 60-90 second clips from popular movies and shows. The feature, available on mobile, helps users discover content by swiping through TikTok-style videos, with options to "Like," "Save," or "Watch" full titles.
DirecTV announced plans to terminate its agreement to acquire Dish Network and Sling TV on Friday, November 22, citing Echostar's failure to secure a $9.75 billion debt exchange deal with creditors. DirecTV CEO Bill Morrow emphasized the company's strong balance…
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has introduced AI-powered ad solutions on Max: Shop with Max and Moments. Shop with Max links products from content to advertiser catalogs using QR codes, while Moments delivers contextually relevant, privacy-focused ads based on metadata. These…
