Paramount+ is launching its Premium and ad-supported Basic tiers in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria starting March 26. The move follows similar rollouts in Canada, the UK, and Australia, with nearly half of signups in those markets now coming from non-standard…
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…
ESPN is in talks to acquire NFL Media in a deal potentially worth $2 billion, aiming to fold key assets like RedZone, NFL Draft coverage, and original programming into its upcoming DTC brand. This move mirrors ESPN’s historic 1987 NFL…
Skip analyzes Apple TV+’s $1 billion annual losses and argues that the service isn’t about streaming dominance—it’s a high-end marketing expense. Despite 45 million subscribers and billions spent on originals, Apple TV+ remains a mid-tier player, serving more as a…
Warner Bros. Discovery isn’t axing Looney Tunes out of spite—it’s just chasing the numbers. With kids glued to YouTube and longtime fans aging out of key demos, WBD sees little reason to keep classic Looney Tunes on Max, especially when…
Roku tested an unskippable ad that played before users could even reach the home screen, triggering immediate backlash from frustrated customers. While the test was limited, the overwhelmingly negative response highlighted growing concerns about platform-driven advertising, even for users paying…
Skip argues that Sonos made the right call by canceling its planned streaming box, codenamed Pinewood, which had no real place in the crowded streaming hardware market. The $400 device was rumored to feature an ad-driven operating system, making it…
SiriusXM is laying off 160 employees, about 3% of its workforce, as it refocuses on digital streaming and in-car technology amid growing competition from on-demand audio platforms. The company has struggled with slowing revenue growth, a declining self-pay subscriber base,…
ESPN+’s streaming failure during UFC 313 couldn’t have come at a worse time, with UFC’s exclusive negotiating window set to expire on April 15. The glitch-filled pay-per-view frustrated fans who paid $79.99, and UFC President Dana White didn’t hold back…
Skip breaks down Warner Bros. Discovery’s loss of NBA media rights and CEO David Zaslav’s attempt to spin it as a strategic win. While Zaslav has successfully cut costs and improved WBD’s financial standing, the company underestimated NBCUniversal’s aggressive bid…
