Kirby riffs on Apple's new deal with Amazon to bring Apple TV+ to Prime Video Channels, viewing it as a concession that Apple has missed a larger opportunity in the streaming wars. While the partnership provides Apple with scale, it…
Plex has launched a Movie and Show Reviews feature, allowing users to review and share insights on content with their social networks. Kirby reflects on this move, comparing it to a past project for Myspace TV, and notes that Plex's…
Sources tell The Streaming Wars that Starz is on the verge of soft launching its streaming bundle with BritBox, priced at $14.99 per month and set to go live on Thursday. This move allows Starz to bypass third-party platforms like…
Kirby argues that the streaming industry should categorize subscribers into three groups: wholesale, third-party direct, and true direct-to-consumer (DTC). This approach would offer more transparency and reveal the actual customer relationships media companies hold. However, Kirby contends that the industry…
Disney has launched its own password-sharing crackdown following Netflix’s successful model, aiming to convert unauthorized users into paying subscribers. This strategy mirrors Netflix's approach, which led to significant subscriber and revenue growth. We explore why other platforms like Max are…
Victory+, a new ad-supported streaming service from the Dallas Stars and APMC, launched to broadcast Stars and select Anaheim Ducks games, bypassing traditional RSNs. This direct-to-consumer model challenges the declining RSN framework. APMC’s Chief Strategy Officer, Narendra Nag, explained to…
In Part 2 of our two-part series, we explore how media companies can navigate the crowded streaming landscape by deciding where to distribute their content. Licensing content to platforms like Netflix provides immediate revenue and global reach but may diminish…
Netflix's resurgence of older shows like Prison Break and Suits, which have seen significant viewership increases years after their original runs, highlights the importance of content distribution strategies in the streaming era. The "Netflix Effect" breathes new life into legacy…
We look at why The Trade Desk's entry into the TV operating system market signals a pivotal shift in the battle for control over the living room entertainment experience. As companies like Roku, Amazon, and Google have dominated this space,…
Edgar Bronfman Jr. withdrew his $6 billion bid for Paramount, clearing the way for Skydance Media to complete an $8 billion merger deal with the media company. Bronfman’s bid faced significant financial scrutiny and tight deadlines, which ultimately led to…
