FIFA finalized a $1 billion deal with DAZN to stream the 2025 Club World Cup for free, after failed talks with Apple TV. The tournament, featuring 32 teams including Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami, has faced challenges with broadcaster interest, player…
Disney+ launched an ESPN hub, offering bundle subscribers access to ESPN+ live sports, original content, and on-demand programming alongside Disney+ and Hulu content. Standalone Disney+ users also gain curated sports and Hulu options. This move strengthens Disney’s unified streaming strategy…
FilmRise has secured exclusive streaming rights to 100 hours of Guava Juice’s content, spanning AVOD, FAST, SVOD, and FVOD. Created by YouTuber Roi Fabito, the family-friendly programming will be repackaged into seasons and distributed across FilmRise’s partner platforms, expanding its…
Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max is tackling password sharing and expanding internationally to boost profitability. CEO JB Perrette announced plans for “gentle messaging” on account sharing, with stricter measures by 2025. With 110+ million subscribers and recent profitability, Max aims to…
Netflix is leveraging the massive popularity of its shows, such as "Squid Game," to expand its consumer products business, partnering with brands like Puma, Johnnie Walker, and Crocs to offer themed merchandise. The strategy includes retail stores, pop-up experiences, and…
Amagi has acquired Argoid AI, a company specializing in recommendation engines and programming automation, to enhance its content distribution and monetization solutions. The integration of Argoid’s technology into Amagi’s platform will boost offerings like Amagi NOW and CLOUDPORT, advancing AI-driven…
Walmart has completed its $2.3 billion acquisition of Vizio, gaining access to its SmartCast OS and ad-supported WatchFree+ platform. This integration positions Walmart Connect as a competitive force in CTV advertising by combining shopping and viewing data for personalized, high-margin…
Andrew Wamugi highlights how EverPass Media's partnership with Netflix to stream NFL Christmas Day games in commercial venues expands EverPass’s sports portfolio and Netflix's out-of-home distribution strategy. Wamugi notes that this deal strengthens EverPass’s position as a key intermediary in…
Kirby critiques the long-standing rumors of an Apple-branded TV, arguing that the company is unlikely to enter the low-margin, highly competitive TV hardware market. With tvOS and Apple TV+ already integrated into most smart TVs, and innovations like the Vision…
