The Drum reports that Disney’s deal to bring TelevisaUnivision networks to Hulu + Live TV—and bundle Disney+ with ViX in Mexico—is more than a content expansion. It’s a strategic pivot toward the $3.6 trillion Hispanic market, which now makes up…
Disney has filed a lawsuit against YouTube, accusing the Google-owned platform of tortious interference for hiring former Disney executive Justin Connolly amid carriage deal negotiations. Connolly, who had recently signed a contract extending his tenure at Disney through 2027, joined…
CTV isn’t just riding the ad-supported wave, it’s rewriting the rules of engagement. As cheaper, ad-supported tiers dominate the market, the big shift isn’t just in how people watch, but how they act. Platforms are making screens clickable, merging ads…
Hub Research’s 2025 Best Bundle report shows a shift in consumer streaming behavior: value, convenience, and control now outweigh exclusive content. Aggregators like Amazon and Roku are thriving, with bundled offerings proving more appealing and encouraging higher subscription counts. Subscription…
Disney and TelevisaUnivision have struck a cross-border content deal that enhances both companies' streaming and live TV offerings. In the U.S., Hulu + Live TV adds Univision’s suite of Spanish-language networks, while in Mexico, Disney+ will bundle with ViX. The…
S&P downgraded Warner Bros. Discovery to BB+ junk status, citing continued revenue and cash flow declines in its linear TV business and a lack of near-term debt improvement. The agency lowered its EBITDA forecasts for 2025 and 2026, now expecting…
Accedo's Nikki Perugini emphasizes the importance of generational understanding in OTT product design, with a focus on Gen Z’s unique digital behaviors and expectations. As mobile-first digital natives, Gen Z demands intuitive, hyper-personalized, and visually engaging user experiences that reflect…
ESPN is launching a new direct-to-consumer streaming platform that fully integrates its live channels, on-demand content, editorial, fantasy tools, betting features, and e-commerce into one unified product. Backed by new contractual flexibility following its deal with Charter, Disney is positioning…
Fox is entering the direct-to-consumer market with Fox One, a minimalist streaming service launching ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Rather than chase prestige content or compete head-on with rivals, Fox One will focus on live sports, news, and existing…
The Hollywood Reporter covers the kickoff of the 2025 Upfronts in New York, where major media companies like NBCUniversal, Disney, and Warner Bros. Discovery are pitching advertisers in a volatile economic environment. With uncertainty around tariffs, inflation, and shifting market…
