Meta is facing a class-action lawsuit accusing it of colluding with Netflix to undermine Facebook Watch in exchange for user data and increased ad spend. The suit alleges Meta scaled back Watch to eliminate competition, while Netflix provided user insights…
Comcast is spinning off its NBCUniversal cable networks, including MSNBC and CNBC, into a separate $7 billion entity to focus on streaming and broadcast growth. Bravo, NBC, and Peacock will remain within NBCUniversal. The spinoff, expected to take a year,…
Sony is in talks to acquire Kadokawa Corporation, the Japanese media giant behind Elden Ring, Ringu, and recent Cannes premiere Kubi. The move aligns with Sony's strategy to expand its IP portfolio, which includes Crunchyroll and Aniplex. Both companies have…
Amazon Music Unlimited now includes access to one audiobook per month from Audible’s catalog of over 1 million titles, a move aimed at broadening its appeal and retaining subscribers. This perk is exclusive to Unlimited subscribers in the U.S., U.K.,…
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…
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…
Bill Bradford, a veteran in digital media and technology with leadership roles at Fox, Hulu, and Beachbody, has joined Bitcentral's board of directors. Known for driving digital transformation, Bradford led Fox’s transition to streaming and spearheaded Beachbody’s shift to a…
Netflix’s livestream of the Jake Paul–Mike Tyson fight faced technical issues, prompting NFL concerns ahead of Netflix’s Christmas Day doubleheader debut. The NFL remains confident in Netflix despite the setbacks, viewing the boxing match as a stress test. Netflix acknowledged…
Fubo has introduced four interactive CTV ad formats—Transactional, Gamified, Rotating Carousel, and Geo-locator—designed to enhance engagement and deliver measurable results for advertisers. Research from Lucid shows interactive ads increase brand awareness by 33% and purchase intent by 47%, highlighting their…
Tastemade has launched its Tastemade Cooking app, offering 12,000 recipes with how-to videos and exclusive content from culinary legends. Integrated with the Tastemade+ membership, the app strengthens the company’s engagement strategy while complementing its growth in the FAST streaming space.…
