Disney now fully owns Hulu after buying NBCUniversal's 33% stake in December 2023 for $8.6 billion. NBCUniversal argues Hulu's value is higher, leading to arbitration. A third appraiser will determine the final payment, potentially up to $5 billion more, in…
Prime Video has launched an updated user interface globally, aimed at enhancing content discovery and user experience. Key changes include a new navigation bar with specific sections like “Home,” “Movies,” and “Live TV,” and a clearer distinction between Prime subscription…
YouTube is becoming the go-to streaming platform for many viewers, surpassing traditional services like Netflix and HBO. YouTube commands around 25% of total streaming time and 10% of all TV screen time. In a survey, 31% of US consumers chose…
Crunchyroll, the Sony-backed anime streaming service, has surpassed 15 million monthly paid subscribers. This milestone highlights the growing popularity of anime, with Crunchyroll boasting the largest dedicated library of anime content, including 50,000 episodes and over 25,000 hours of series,…
The Future of TV Briefing provides an updated glossary of key terms used in the TV, streaming, and digital video industry, aiming to clarify and standardize terminology. The guide includes definitions for terms like "Advanced audiences," "AI," "AVOD," "CTV," "FAST,"…
Warner Bros. Discovery has updated Max's homepage with a new personalization system that tailors content recommendations to individual users. This Whole Page Optimization, now live for all U.S. adult profiles, reorders content based on user preferences and removes repeated and…
The NBA has rejected Warner Bros. Discovery's (WBD) attempt to renew their 40-year partnership, opting instead for a deal with Amazon Prime. This decision has led WBD to file a lawsuit against the NBA, arguing that they matched Amazon's offer.…
Nielsen's streaming content ratings reveal that the week of July 1-7, 2024, was the biggest ever for streaming, with TV users logging 313 billion minutes. Each of the top 10 titles surpassed 1 billion minutes of viewing, led by Netflix's…
Parks Associates' new data shows Roku remains the leading streaming media player brand, used by 43% of SMP owners, followed by Amazon at 35%. Despite the growth of SMPs, now in 46% of U.S. internet households, smart TVs are more…
Fox Corp. reported growth in both linear and digital advertising commitments, with notable double-digit volume increases for its Tubi streaming platform. Despite a challenging upfront market with increased competition from ad-supported streaming tiers, Fox maintained strong pricing for Tubi and…
