ESPN is in talks to acquire NFL Network, NFL RedZone, and the league’s fantasy platform, potentially integrating them into its upcoming Flagship streaming service. The deal would strengthen ESPN’s negotiating power with cable distributors while allowing the NFL to offload…
Philo now has 1.3 million paying subscribers, an increase of 300,000 from last year, and generated $450 million in revenue in 2024. The company expects to reach full profitability next year. To support growth, Philo hired Edward King, formerly of…
Lionsgate had a strong Q3, slashing its losses by 80% to $21.9 million and beating Wall Street estimates with $970.5 million in revenue. The studio’s library revenue hit a record $954 million, and TV revenue surged 63%, fueled by post-strike…
Skip says Fox's decision to launch a direct-to-consumer streaming service is driven more by necessity than innovation. CEO Lachlan Murdoch emphasized that the service won’t include exclusive content or new rights costs, instead bundling existing sports, news, and network programming.…
Disney is prioritizing “skinny bundles” over its Venu sports streaming venture, citing their growing appeal and Venu’s redundancy. CEO Bob Iger confirmed ESPN will also launch a standalone streaming service with betting and fantasy sports features. Disney is merging Fubo…
Parks Associates reports that 46% of U.S. internet households (56 million) are Cord Cutters, and 12% have never subscribed to traditional pay TV. The shift away from traditional television is driving the growth of ad-supported streaming, with 59% of subscriptions…
Starz and YouTube have expanded their partnership with a new promo offering YouTube TV and YouTube Primetime Channels subscribers 30 days of free access to Starz’s content. The limited-time deal, available through April, coincides with major televised events like the…
Ampere Analysis forecasts that in 2025, streaming services will outspend commercial broadcasters on content for the first time, with global streamer investment reaching $95 billion, or 39% of total spending. This shift follows subscriber growth driven by password-sharing crackdowns and…
Snapchat launched Snapchat+ Platinum, a $15.99/month tier that removes most in-app ads, pushing its premium monetization strategy further. With 12 million Snapchat+ subscribers, it’s outpacing other social media paid services, but the steep price tag raises questions about demand. Snap’s…
Rogers has launched App TV, a "pay TV lite" streaming package with Netflix for $25 CAD/month, aiming to curb cord-cutting. It includes 40+ live and on-demand channels, 20 FAST channels, and runs on the Rogers Xfinity Stream app but lacks…
