At CES 2025, Sony highlighted its focus on anime as a key growth strategy, leveraging its assets like Crunchyroll, which has grown to 15 million subscribers, and Aniplex. Upcoming projects include Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and a Ghost of Tsushima…
Paramount Global has extended its partnership with VideoAmp for audience measurement amid an ongoing contract dispute with Nielsen. VideoAmp will continue providing demographic and advanced audience data for 40 million households. Paramount cites VideoAmp’s tools as key to making data-driven…
Crunchyroll announced the upcoming launch of Crunchyroll Manga, a premium add-on app for iOS and Android debuting in the U.S. and Canada later this year, offering a wide selection of manga titles. Additionally, Crunchyroll will exclusively premiere an anime adaptation…
Whale TV is launching Whale OS 10 this quarter, featuring personalized profiles, AI recommendations, and a ChatGPT-powered voice assistant. The new Profit Sharing Program offers TV brands up to 40% of platform revenue. Whale TV+ is now available on all…
The XR Sports Alliance (XRSA) has welcomed its first members, including Deutsche Telekom, XREAL, and E1 Series, to advance XR sports innovation. Founded by Accedo, Qualcomm Technologies, and HBS, XRSA aims to accelerate the adoption of immersive sports experiences through…
Skydance Media, Paramount Global, and National Amusements are defending their $8 billion merger against FCC petitions alleging foreign influence, ideological bias, and anticompetitive practices. They argue the claims are baseless and legally unfounded, emphasizing that Tencent’s minority stake in Skydance…
NBC Sports and Peacock set viewership records in 2024, with over 400 billion minutes watched across major events like the Paris Olympics, NFL playoffs, and the Kentucky Derby. Key highlights include a record 30.4 million primetime viewers for the Olympics,…
Reuters and Gannett are launching a bundled subscription service in Q1 2025, combining Reuters’ national and international coverage with Gannett’s USA Today Network local news from over 200 publications. The partnership aims to offer a cost-effective solution for media outlets,…
CNBC announced the launch of CNBC+, a business-focused streaming service priced at $14.99 per month or $99.99 annually, with premium tiers offering advanced market data and investor tools. Aimed at deepening engagement with its core audience, CNBC+ provides a global…
Netflix's 2024 strategy emphasizes subscriber retention, a focus on fewer but higher-quality original productions, and leveraging earned media for visibility. Key tactics include diversifying its library with licensed content, targeting selective investments in live programming, and maintaining "rock-bottom churn rates"…
