Roku reported strong Q1 results with $1.02 billion in revenue, up 16% YoY, driven by platform revenue growth and increased streaming hours. The standout move was its $185 million acquisition of Frndly TV—not for its content, but for its business…
Apple was referred to federal prosecutors for potential criminal contempt after a judge ruled it violated a 2021 court order and continued its anticompetitive App Store practices. The decision undercuts the justification for Apple’s 30% platform tax and could destabilize…
Ted Sarandos is positioning Netflix as the new entertainment establishment, aggressively dismantling legacy Hollywood norms. In recent appearances, he called the theatrical window outdated, dismissed Apple TV+ as a billion-dollar marketing play, and criticized Warner Bros. Discovery for abandoning the…
Lionsgate and STARZ have finalized their long-awaited corporate separation, with both companies set to trade independently starting in May. The move is designed to unlock shareholder value by eliminating the “conglomerate discount” and positioning each brand as a more attractive…
Kirby argues that Canela Media’s launch of Club Canela—a rewards-based engagement program—is more than a clever product tweak; it’s a wake-up call for the entire streaming industry. As platforms struggle with churn and diminishing viewer loyalty, Club Canela showcases a…
NESN has partnered with ViewLift to power a summer relaunch of NESN 360, enhancing its DTC platform with better streaming infrastructure and fan engagement tools. This move follows a strong performance across digital and linear platforms, with a 204% YoY…
Amazon is developing Vega, a proprietary, Linux-based operating system to replace Fire OS and eliminate its reliance on Google's Android infrastructure. Vega is already running on Echo Show devices and will soon power Amazon’s streaming hardware, giving the company full-stack…
Dimension Studio has launched an end-to-end AI-powered production pipeline, moving beyond experimental generative AI into full-scale operational use. Developed by its R&D division, the pipeline streamlines every phase of production — from ideation to delivery — enabling smaller teams to…
Netflix crushed Q1 2025 earnings with $10.54B in revenue and a 32% operating margin, but the real shift came with its decision to stop reporting subscriber counts—signaling a permanent pivot from growth optics to monetization metrics. By ditching the outdated…
Gen Z is reshaping the subscription economy with an average of seven services and $940 in annual spend, prioritizing flexibility, bundles, and perks over loyalty. Premium social subscriptions like Snapchat+ and X Premium are gaining traction, while traditional video streaming…
