Netflix’s NFL Christmas Day livestream marked a milestone in its live sports ambitions, with minimal technical issues and praise for stream quality. Strategic collaborations with CBS and ISPs ensured stability, showcasing Netflix’s potential to compete with legacy broadcasters. While some…
Netflix and WhatsApp are collaborating on a global campaign for the return of Squid Game Season 2, premiering on Dec. 26. The campaign, created with GUT agency, includes eye-catching ads like a Times Square display and leverages WhatsApp’s platform to…
Max launched Max Rewind, a year-in-review feature inspired by Spotify Wrapped, offering users personalized recaps of their 2024 streaming habits. However, the feature has drawn criticism for its lack of detailed stats, providing only basic insights into genres and brands.…
Roku has acquired exclusive U.S. streaming rights for X Games Aspen 2025 and a summer event, streaming them on The Roku Channel’s free sports channel. A new X Games FAST channel will feature highlights, interviews, and archival content, aligning with…
Awful Announcing highlights the top sports media stories to watch in 2025. Key developments include direct-to-consumer ESPN, the evolving role of RSNs, and the growing influence of the creator economy, with alt-casts and athlete-driven media gaining prominence.
Paul Pastor critiques how media companies are overly focused on short-term gains from long-form content strategies while neglecting the rapidly growing dominance of platforms like YouTube and TikTok. He warns this misstep could alienate younger audiences and miss long-term monetization…
Netflix is releasing a three-part docuseries on Mike Tyson, covering his rise, struggles, and redemption. The announcement follows Tyson's record-breaking fight with Jake Paul, which drew 108 million viewers, becoming Netflix’s most-streamed live event ever. The series bolsters Netflix’s expanding…
Sesame Street is searching for a new home for its original episodes after Warner Bros. Discovery decided not to renew its output deal with HBO and Max. While Max will retain the show's library through 2027, the decision aligns with…
Vice Media is launching a sports division, shifting Vice TV to a sports-first focus with over 50 hours of original programming, including docuseries on Rick Pitino and John Calipari, and partnerships with Omaha Productions. This move supports Vice’s post-bankruptcy efforts…
BuzzFeed has sold the studio behind the show "Hot Ones" to an affiliate of Soros Fund Management for $82.5 million. The sale is part of BuzzFeed's shift away from content-driven revenue to focus on high-margin, tech-enabled strategies like programmatic advertising…
