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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…

The Streaming Madman critiques the artificial standards of "brand safety" and "premium content" in today's media and advertising landscape. He argues that corporate intermediaries and outdated content rating systems exert excessive control over what’s deemed suitable, likening it to mafia-like…

Apple is pulling back on theatrical releases after disappointing box office returns for films like "Killers of the Flower Moon" and "Napoleon." Despite an initial $1 billion annual investment in theatrical films, Apple will now focus on lower-budget productions, with…

ESPN has launched "Where to Watch," a universal guide on its app and website that helps users find live sports games across various streaming platforms. This move signifies ESPN's strategic shift towards becoming a central hub for sports fans, integrating…

Apple TV+ ranks third in U.S. audience demand for streaming originals with 8.4% but accounts for only 0.3% of U.S. TV screen viewing. Despite its high-quality content, Apple TV+'s limited library hinders mass-market appeal, with fewer than 20 million U.S.…

Streaming content production surged by 296% from early 2020 to mid-2024, but recent growth has slowed significantly, with the rate of new titles dropping from 11% pre-pandemic to 3.9% last quarter. This mirrors natural resource depletion, where slashed budgets and…

Apple reported record Q3 2024 revenue of $85.8 billion, a 5% increase year-over-year, driven by strong services sales and AI integration. Net income rose to $21.5 billion, with earnings per share beating estimates. Despite a slight decline in iPhone and…

Apple is likely planning an ad-supported Apple TV+ tier, indicated by meetings with the UK's BARB for advertising data collection. Initially launched in 2019 at $4.99/month without ads, Apple TV+ now costs $9.99/month. An ad-supported plan would likely return to…

Apple TV+ is reportedly planning to license older films from major Hollywood studios to boost its viewership, which is currently less than 1% according to Nielsen. Despite having acclaimed original content, the platform lags behind competitors. This move could help…

Digital TV Research projects that Netflix will grow from nearly 270 million to 313 million customers by 2029, while Disney+ will increase from 153 million to 193 million subscribers. Overall, global subscription streaming customers will reach 1.79 billion by 2029.…