The Streaming Wars is launching a podcast exploring the challenges and innovations shaping the media and entertainment industry. The podcast will spotlight key companies, emerging trends, and the talented individuals driving the sector forward.
3D TVs were once hailed as the future of home entertainment but became a cautionary tale of overhype and unmet expectations by 2017. We unpack why they failed—despite industry backing and Avatar's success—and reveals lessons for avoiding similar missteps in…
The Texas Rangers have partnered with Victory+ for exclusive streaming rights starting in the 2025 season, offering fans a $100 annual subscription for all regular-season and select Spring Training games. This move reflects the broader industry shift from the RSN…
Fox Corp has announced that it will offer a live streaming simulcast of Super Bowl LIX on its FAST, Tubi. The decision highlights the growing importance of FAST platforms in the streaming landscape and provides viewers with a free alternative…
The Trade Desk plans to acquire ad data firm Sincera, its second acquisition since 2009, to enhance its programmatic ad performance and bolster sell-side targeting capabilities. The acquisition, expected to close in Q1, will help The Trade Desk offer sharper…
DirecTV has introduced MySports, a sports-centric skinny bundle designed to provide live sports fans with a targeted, cost-effective streaming option. The package, which launches at $69.99 per month—with a limited-time offer of $49.99 for the first three months—features 40 live…
Sling TV has launched Unlimited DVR, offering unlimited content storage for $5/month. The feature allows subscribers to record and store content for nine months, skip ads, and access recordings across devices. This enhancement adds flexibility and value as streaming services…
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has appointed Anthony Noto, CEO of SoFi Technologies and a former Twitter executive, and Joey Levin, CEO of IAC, to its board of directors, expanding the board to 13 members. Noto joined on January 8, and…
Sonos CEO Patrick Spence announced his resignation following fallout from a disastrous May 2024 app overhaul that hurt the company’s sales, reputation, and stock value. Interim CEO Tom Conrad, a Sonos board member since 2017 and former Pandora executive, will…
The Cincinnati Reds have reversed their 2025 broadcast plans, opting to return to FanDuel Sports Network (formerly Bally Sports), owned by Main Street Sports Group, instead of proceeding with MLB Media. This one-year deal marks Main Street’s ninth MLB franchise,…
