WWE debuted Monday Night Raw on Netflix, marking its first departure from traditional TV in 32 years. The $5 billion, 10-year partnership aims to showcase Netflix’s live streaming potential, with appearances from stars like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and John…
Paramount Global and Comcast have renewed their multiyear distribution agreements, ensuring continued access to Paramount’s networks like CBS, MTV, and Nickelodeon, along with streaming services such as Paramount+, Pluto TV, and BET+ for Xfinity subscribers. The deal also allows Comcast…
Canela Media has appointed Philippe Guelton as Global President to oversee its growth in the U.S. and Latin America. Reporting to CEO Isabel Rafferty Zavala, Guelton will manage global sales, marketing, HR, ad operations, and customer success.
Reuters and Gannett are launching a bundled subscription service in Q1 2025, combining Reuters’ national and international coverage with Gannett’s USA Today Network local news from over 200 publications. The partnership aims to offer a cost-effective solution for media outlets,…
LiveOne reports 450,000 Tesla owners stream content via its app, with 100,000 using the ad-supported tier. Despite Tesla ending subsidies for premium audio, the partnership continues through 2026, showcasing LiveOne's B2B success. CEO Rob Ellin hinted at new partnerships in…
Universal Music Group (UMG) and Amazon Music have expanded their global partnership to foster innovation, offer exclusive content, and uphold artist-centric principles, including enhanced fraud protection. Additionally, UMG and Amazon Music will jointly explore new product opportunities to benefit artists…
Fubo dropped dozens of Televisa-Univision Spanish-language broadcast and cable channels after contract negotiations failed. The dispute centers on carriage fees and claims that Televisa-Univision is prioritizing its own streaming service, Vix, while demanding higher fees from Fubo.
Moonbug Entertainment, the producer of “Blippi” and “CoComelon,” has partnered with Lingokids to introduce games featuring “Blippi” characters in the Lingokids app. This marks Lingokids’ first collaboration incorporating third-party intellectual property into its platform, which serves over 100 million families…
Crunchyroll is now available on The Roku Channel’s Premium Subscriptions lineup, offering ad-free anime access for $7.99/month or $79.99/year. This partnership expands Crunchyroll’s reach while streamlining subscription management for anime fans. With integrations like Roku and international bundling, Crunchyroll aims…
Drew Lerner highlights why owning sports media rights, as seen with ESPN and Fox, is far superior to renting. ESPN retains top-tier College Football Playoff games while sublicensing less desirable matchups to TNT at a premium, and Fox dominates Big…
