With TikTok's potential U.S. shutdown looming, Big Tech companies like Meta, YouTube, Snapchat, Substack, and X are aggressively courting TikTok creators to their platforms. Snapchat is running influencer campaigns, Substack is offering cash prizes and expanded video features, and YouTube…
The Streaming Wars is launching a podcast exploring the challenges and innovations shaping the media and entertainment industry. The podcast will spotlight key companies, emerging trends, and the talented individuals driving the sector forward.
3D TVs were once hailed as the future of home entertainment but became a cautionary tale of overhype and unmet expectations by 2017. We unpack why they failed—despite industry backing and Avatar's success—and reveals lessons for avoiding similar missteps in…
The Texas Rangers have partnered with Victory+ for exclusive streaming rights starting in the 2025 season, offering fans a $100 annual subscription for all regular-season and select Spring Training games. This move reflects the broader industry shift from the RSN…
Kirby examines AI’s growing influence in Hollywood, from content production to personalized TV experiences, as highlighted by a Hub Entertainment Research survey and CES 2025 innovations. While AI enhances efficiency and discovery, concerns remain over job displacement and its role…
Sling TV has launched Unlimited DVR, offering unlimited content storage for $5/month. The feature allows subscribers to record and store content for nine months, skip ads, and access recordings across devices. This enhancement adds flexibility and value as streaming services…
Sonos CEO Patrick Spence announced his resignation following fallout from a disastrous May 2024 app overhaul that hurt the company’s sales, reputation, and stock value. Interim CEO Tom Conrad, a Sonos board member since 2017 and former Pandora executive, will…
AWS CEO Matt Garman, in an interview with The Verge, discussed his first six months leading the $110 billion business. He highlighted AWS’s efforts to scale cloud services, innovate with AI, and address energy demands with renewable and nuclear power…
Disney announced that its streaming services—Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+—averaged 157 million global monthly active users (MAUs) and 112 million domestic MAUs over the past six months. The metrics exclude Hotstar and are based on users watching ad-supported content for over…
