Our latest From the Archives column examines Aereo, the 2012 startup that aimed to deliver broadcast television to internet-connected devices through tiny individual antennas, bypassing cable services. Despite its innovative approach, Aereo faced fierce legal battles with major broadcasters, culminating…
Xumo, the Comcast-Charter JV, is expanding its retail reach by partnering with Target to sell Hisense-made Xumo smart TVs at nearly 2,000 stores and on Target.com. This partnership aims to boost Xumo's holiday sales and positions it against established smart…
Paramount Global is facing a class action lawsuit in California for allegedly sharing subscribers' viewing history and personal information with Meta and TikTok to facilitate targeted advertising. The lawsuit, seeking at least $5 million in damages, claims this violates the…
Disney has launched the Office of Technology Enablement (OTE), led by Jamie Voris, to oversee the strategic use of AI and emerging tech across its divisions. This new group aims to explore opportunities while mitigating risks, ensuring Disney remains a…
Allen Media Group (AMG) has expanded its Local Now streaming service by launching 10 city-specific, free news channels on The Roku Channel, providing real-time local news, weather, traffic, and sports. This move extends AMG's reach on one of the world's…
Nielsen received MRC approval to integrate first-party streaming data from platforms like Amazon into its ratings, aiming to enhance cross-platform measurement accuracy. This shift, beginning with Amazon’s Thursday Night Football, has prompted debate, with some industry groups claiming it unfairly…
Nintendo has introduced Nintendo Music, a streaming app for Switch Online subscribers featuring soundtracks from its iconic games. With unique features like spoiler prevention and offline downloads, the app adds value to Nintendo’s subscription service, boosting fan engagement as anticipation…
Apple's Q4 performance highlighted record services revenue, reaching $24.97 billion, a 12% increase from last year, driven by growth in paid subscriptions and expanding AI features. iPhone sales, totaling $46.22 billion, also surpassed expectations, bolstered by the new AI-enabled iPhone…
AWS reported Q3 revenue of $27.45 billion, slightly missing estimates but achieving five consecutive quarters of growth. AI revenue more than doubled year-over-year, with AWS’s operating margin reaching a record 38%. High demand is constrained by chip shortages, as AWS…
Jack highlights how self-service and automation are revolutionizing digital ad inventory buying, with tools that enable brands to manage campaigns and target audiences directly. This shift not only improves efficiency and transparency but also allows smaller brands to compete with…
