Kirby analyzes how Apple TV+ continues to lag behind in the streaming race, despite an ephemeral bump in market share from 7% to 8% in Q1 2025, driven by the return of Severance. He argues that high ARPU and prestige…
Warner Bros. Discovery is doubling down on kids content in India with 200 half-hours of new programming across Pogo, Cartoon Network, and Discovery Kids in Q2, heavily emphasizing local IPs like Chhota Bheem and Little Singham. The company is leveraging…
From the Archives examines the rise and quiet fall of Boomerang, Warner Bros.’ standalone streaming service dedicated to classic cartoons. Launched in 2017 and shut down in 2024, the platform was ultimately folded into Max amid a broader shift toward…
Shout! Studios has acquired Gravitas Ventures, gaining access to more than 3,300 titles across film, TV, and sports. While both brands will remain operationally independent, the deal strengthens Shout!’s scale and presence across AVOD and TVOD platforms. The acquisition highlights…
Rogers Communications has secured exclusive Canadian NHL media rights in a new 12-year, $11 billion deal, reinforcing its dominance in Canadian sports media. The deal not only cements Rogers’ control over national hockey broadcasts but also allows for sub-licensing flexibility,…
Ryan and Friends Plus is expanding its kid-focused SVOD footprint with launches on The Roku Channel in the U.S. and Amazon Prime Video Channels in the UK and Sweden. The service, built around Ryan’s World content, now claims 200,000 subscribers…
JioHotstar rocketed to 100 million subscribers just six weeks after launch — so how did they pull it off? The platform’s explosive growth stems from aggressive distribution deals, ultra-low pricing (~$0.57/month), free content sampling, and deep telco integration that auto-activates…
Netflix has expanded its TV app to allow viewers to access the full range of subtitle and dubbing languages, aligning with the mobile and desktop experience. The move comes as non-English content accounts for nearly one-third of all Netflix viewing,…
Sky’s 2024 Attention Index highlights a major shift toward on-demand viewing in the UK, with smart TVs and mobile devices becoming the go-to screens. Despite this, live sports — especially football, F1, and darts — continue to anchor linear TV.…
United Football League signed a global media rights deal with DAZN for the 2025 season, expanding its reach to over 200 international markets. The deal excludes the U.S., China, and select countries but makes all games available for free on…
