Apple reported its best-ever quarter in Q4 2024, with revenue reaching $124.3 billion, up 4% year over year, and earnings per share rising 10% to $2.40. Services revenue, including Apple TV+, Apple Music, and iCloud, grew to $26.3 billion from…
Disney has hired former Meta exec Andre Rohe as EVP of product engineering ahead of the launch of its flagship ESPN streaming service this fall. Rohe, who previously held engineering leadership roles at Meta, YouTube, and Google, will report to…
From the Archives revisits AOL and Warner Bros. attempt to revolutionize streaming in 2006 with In2TV, the first large-scale ad-supported streaming service. Offering a vast catalog of classic TV shows, it introduced on-demand viewing, interactive features, and a digital licensing…
Kirby calls out Apple and MLS for failing to make their $2.5 billion streaming deal a success. The 2024 MLS Cup’s viewership plummeted, with Apple TV+ reportedly drawing just 65,000 viewers. In response, Apple is putting MLS Season Pass on…
The Streaming Wars analyzes 2025 as a cautious reset for the media and entertainment industry after two years of turmoil, including mass layoffs, stock declines, and an industry-wide correction. While job losses continue, they are slowing, and companies are shifting…
Fox has set a new record for Super Bowl ad pricing, selling at least ten commercials for over $8 million each for Super Bowl LIX, highlighting the growing importance of live sports in the streaming era. The network sold most…
Amazon's Prime Video has signed a multi-year deal with Lionsgate to exclusively stream the studio’s entire 2026 film slate in the U.S. after their initial run on Starz. The agreement includes major titles like Now You See Me 3 and…
Tubi is back in the Super Bowl with a new ad that ditches the shock factor of its viral 2023 "glitch" spot for a more emotional approach. The teaser, made with Mischief @ No Fixed Address, introduces a baby “born”…
Lionsgate Entertainment is moving closer to finalizing the separation of its Starz and Lionsgate Studios businesses, with a shareholder vote expected soon. The split aims to allow each entity to focus on its core strengths, with Starz positioned as a…
Jon Taffer, host of Bar Rescue, is partnering with TuneIn to launch exclusive audio content focused on small business advice and Las Vegas insights. The partnership will debut with two long-form shows in late 2025: Small Business Monday, offering entrepreneurial…
