Playback raised $22 million to build a livestreaming platform focused on creator-led sports content, backed by Seven Seven Six, Khosla Ventures, and NBA Investments. The startup has deals with NBA League Pass and MLB.tv that allow creators to legally stream…
Deloitte's 19th Digital Media Trends report reveals that Gen Z and millennials are spending more time with creator-led content on social platforms than traditional streaming or TV. This behavioral shift is accelerating churn across SVOD, eroding perceived value, and redirecting…
YouTube took the top spot in Nielsen’s February 2025 Media Distributor Gauge with an all-time high 11.6% share of U.S. TV viewing, surpassing Disney and marking its second No. 1 finish since Nielsen began tracking by distributor. YouTube’s connected TV…
Infinite Reality acquired Napster for $207 million, aiming to reimagine the iconic brand as a fully immersive social music platform. The company plans to integrate Napster with its virtual environments, esports assets, and Web3 tools—enabling artists to host concerts, sell…
Philo has grown to 3.4 million monthly active users, driven by a mix of subscription and ad-supported FAST content. The company has launched a new advertiser-facing platform showcasing detailed user data to attract more ad revenue, highlighting strong engagement metrics…
From the Archives goes back to the rise and fall of Blip.tv—a scrappy, creator-first platform that tried to go toe-to-toe with YouTube before the algorithm ruled all. Launched in 2005, Blip carved out a space for indie web series with…
Netflix is now streaming HDR10+ content on AV1-enabled devices, improving picture quality for members on certified HDR10+ displays. By combining dynamic metadata with the efficient AV1 codec, Netflix enhances visual fidelity while expanding device compatibility and reducing bandwidth use.
Fubo’s pause ads are delivering big results, driving 129% more engagement than traditional video ads on other platforms, according to a study with EDO. By showing ads only when users pause content—rather than interrupting it—Fubo is tapping into a more…
The U.S. music biz just crossed 100 million paid streaming subs, locking in streaming as king—but growth is slowing, and cracks are showing. Meanwhile, vinyl keeps its hot streak alive with $1.4B in revenue, outpacing digital downloads and showing fans…
SiriusXM has appointed Anjali Sud, CEO of Tubi and former Vimeo chief, as an independent director on its board, following the resignation of vice chairman and former CEO James E. Meyer. Sud brings deep experience in digital media and streaming,…
