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YouTube is projected to surpass Disney in total revenue as soon as this year, with a 2024 figure of $54.2 billion, according to Michael Nathanson of MoffettNathanson. The platform is driving growth across advertising, subscriptions, and YouTube TV, with significant…

JioHotstar has surpassed 100 million paid subscribers, establishing itself as India’s leading streaming platform. The milestone reflects its scaled strategy, blending aggressive pricing, telecom partnerships, and a diverse content portfolio across sports, entertainment, and cultural events.

YouTube took the top spot in Nielsen’s February 2025 Media Distributor Gauge with an all-time high 11.6% share of U.S. TV viewing, surpassing Disney and marking its second No. 1 finish since Nielsen began tracking by distributor. YouTube’s connected TV…

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…

Disney is doubling down on sequels, reboots, and familiar IP as its core content strategy, with CEO Bob Iger confirming at the 2025 shareholder meeting that more of the same is coming. After past box-office stumbles, Disney has found consistent…

Skip highlights that Disney may have unintentionally leaked the name of its upcoming DTC ESPN streaming service—ESPN All Access—during the 2025 CTV Connect conference. While not officially confirmed, the name surfaced publicly for the first time. Skip points out the…

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…

The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) has filed lawsuits against two U.S. operators of illegal IPTV services, targeting Brandon Weibley’s “Shrugs” and “Zing” and Zachary DeBarr’s “Outer Limits IPTV.” The suits seek injunctions and millions in damages as part…

Disney has cut 200 jobs across ABC News and its entertainment networks, shutting down FiveThirtyEight and consolidating teams. A+E Networks is rebranding as A+E Global Media, ditching its cable-era baggage to go all-in on streaming, FAST, and digital content. While…

Fubo reported $1.58 billion in 2024 revenue (up 19% YoY) and 1.676 million North American subscribers (up 3.6% YoY). The company is expanding its bundling strategy with new sports and entertainment packages, including a skinny broadcast and sports bundle launching…