YouTube is revamping its connected TV app as it solidifies its position as the most-watched media company, surpassing competitors like Netflix and Disney+. The updates, announced at the Made on YouTube event, include features like episodic content organization, immersive previews,…
Global streaming media device (SMD) shipments are projected to decline from 64.4 million units in 2023 to 52.3 million units by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -4.1%, as mature markets experience slowing demand. Rising opportunities in…
YouTube has introduced AI-powered tools for its Shorts platform, including the Veo feature that allows creators to add AI-generated backgrounds and create six-second videos from text prompts. Rolling out in 2024 and 2025, these tools aim to streamline content creation.…
Lionsgate has partnered with AI research firm Runway to develop a custom generative AI model tailored to Lionsgate's content. This marks the first collaboration between Runway and a major Hollywood studio, with the AI aimed at supporting filmmakers in preproduction…
Digiday reports that lower fill rates for FAST channels stem from a supply-demand imbalance in the streaming ad market. Advertiser demand is growing, but streaming ad inventory—boosted by ad-supported tiers from Disney+, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video—has outpaced it. Amazon…
In Part 2 of our two-part series, we explore how media companies can navigate the crowded streaming landscape by deciding where to distribute their content. Licensing content to platforms like Netflix provides immediate revenue and global reach but may diminish…
Monumental Sports Network has rebranded to Monumental Sports+ ahead of the 2024-25 NBA and NHL seasons, offering Washington D.C.-area fans enhanced features like multiview streaming, alternate camera angles, and exclusive content. The pricing remains the same at $19.99/month or $199.99/year,…
A new Hub Entertainment Research survey shows 46% of viewers now choose a top SVOD service (Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, Max) as their first stop for TV, overtaking live TV (38%). This shift is stark compared to 2018, when…
While Netflix is often declared the winner of the streaming wars, YouTube dominates U.S. streaming time on both TVs and smartphones, according to Nielsen. However, YouTube’s ad-driven, user-generated content model differs from subscription-based services like Netflix. As the focus shifts…
Google TV has introduced "Freeplay" as the new home for its free, ad-supported TV (FAST) channels, now offering 150 channels as of September 2024. Available on devices like Chromecast and TV sets from brands like TCL and Hisense, Freeplay is…