Netflix's forthcoming “Kids Playlists” function as linear channels under a different name, offering a curated, passive viewing experience. This move echoes what industry experts, like Kirby Grines, predicted: streaming platforms will shift toward linear-style content to encourage discovery. Launching on…
Sony Pictures Television has launched a new YouTube channel, Kidzuko, targeting children ages 3-8 with free access to Sony's kids' content. The channel features episodes from popular series like Octonauts and Peter Rabbit, along with educational clips and how-to-draw videos.…
YouTube is revamping its connected TV app as it solidifies its position as the most-watched media company, surpassing competitors like Netflix and Disney+. The updates, announced at the Made on YouTube event, include features like episodic content organization, immersive previews,…
YouTube has introduced AI-powered tools for its Shorts platform, including the Veo feature that allows creators to add AI-generated backgrounds and create six-second videos from text prompts. Rolling out in 2024 and 2025, these tools aim to streamline content creation.…
Ted Sarandos, Netflix's co-CEO, emphasized the importance of variety in programming during his keynote at the 2024 Royal Television Society’s London Convention. Sarandos highlighted Netflix's commitment to catering to diverse tastes, rejecting the notion that the platform offers too much…
AMC Networks and Roku have launched AMC+ with ads on The Roku Channel for $4.99 per month, providing a more affordable ad-supported option for subscribers. This tier offers the same content as the ad-free version, including popular shows like The…
In Part 2 of our two-part series, we explore how media companies can navigate the crowded streaming landscape by deciding where to distribute their content. Licensing content to platforms like Netflix provides immediate revenue and global reach but may diminish…
Ampere Analysis reports that American households with children are 28% less likely to cancel SVOD subscriptions compared to 36% of childless households. Services like Paramount Plus, Disney Plus, and Max benefit from offering kid-friendly content, which helps retain subscribers. However,…
Disney won nine Emmy Awards, reinforcing its content-driven strategy to boost streaming subscriptions and profitability. Hits like Shogun and The Bear support Disney's plan to raise prices for Disney+ and Hulu while bundling services to minimize churn. Despite signs of…
Netflix is in early talks with BuzzFeed to bring live episodes of the popular YouTube series "Hot Ones" to its platform, potentially hosted by Sean Evans. The show, where celebrities answer questions while eating spicy wings, has become a major…
