Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has introduced AI-powered ad solutions on Max: Shop with Max and Moments. Shop with Max links products from content to advertiser catalogs using QR codes, while Moments delivers contextually relevant, privacy-focused ads based on metadata. These…
Warner Bros. Discovery and Criterion Collection have extended their licensing agreement, keeping Criterion’s esteemed film catalog on Max, reinforcing Max's position as a top platform for cinephiles with a blend of contemporary and classic cinema.
Meta is facing a class-action lawsuit accusing it of colluding with Netflix to undermine Facebook Watch in exchange for user data and increased ad spend. The suit alleges Meta scaled back Watch to eliminate competition, while Netflix provided user insights…
Amazon Music Unlimited now includes access to one audiobook per month from Audible’s catalog of over 1 million titles, a move aimed at broadening its appeal and retaining subscribers. This perk is exclusive to Unlimited subscribers in the U.S., U.K.,…
Edison Podcast Metrics reports YouTube as the top platform for weekly podcast listeners aged 13+, capturing 31% of users compared to Spotify's 27% and Apple Podcasts' 15%. YouTube's rise is driven by video podcasting, which Gen Z favors for enhanced…
Netflix’s livestream of the Jake Paul–Mike Tyson fight faced technical issues, prompting NFL concerns ahead of Netflix’s Christmas Day doubleheader debut. The NFL remains confident in Netflix despite the setbacks, viewing the boxing match as a stress test. Netflix acknowledged…
Reliance Industries and Disney have merged their media assets, including Star India, Viacom18, JioCinema, and Hotstar, in an $8.5 billion deal, creating one of India’s largest entertainment entities. The joint venture combines over 100 TV channels, 30,000 annual hours of…
Skip unpacks Disney’s Q4 2024 results, highlighting substantial gains in streaming profitability, with Disney+ subscriptions reaching 122.7 million in core markets and an impressive 60% of new subscribers opting for ad-supported tiers. Disney’s studios achieved a record-breaking $4 billion in…
The Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) is launching a DTC streaming service on Friday, allowing fans to watch live games from the Chicago Blackhawks, Bulls, and White Sox without a cable subscription. Priced at $20 per month for one team or…