Tag: media companies

Skip examines Roku's intensified focus on "platform revenue" at a time when some media companies are increasingly looking for ways to bypass platform fees. This tension signals a potential shift in the industry as content providers strive to regain control…

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…

JW Player and Connatix have merged to form JWP Connatix, creating a comprehensive video technology and monetization platform. The new company will focus on CTV and serve broadcasters, publishers, and advertisers, offering advanced data insights, global reach, and hybrid monetization…

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…

Jeff Zucker sees opportunities for media companies to create their own sports events and leagues as live sports rights are locked into long-term deals. He highlights the potential of "owned and operated" properties like Netflix's sports events and Redbird's Players…

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…

A federal judge has set an October 6, 2025, trial date for Fubo's antitrust lawsuit against Disney, Fox Corp., and Warner Bros. Discovery, following allegations that the companies formed an anti-competitive joint venture, Venu Sports. Fubo claims these media giants…

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…

Synamedia’s Senza is a $10 streaming device that shifts its functionality to the cloud, allowing advanced features like split-screen viewing and animations on low-cost hardware. Aimed at TV operators and media companies, it reduces the need for expensive devices, though…

YouTube surpassed Disney as the most-watched media company in the U.S. in July 2024, accounting for 10.4% of total TV viewing according to Nielsen’s Media Distributor Gauge. We look at how a surge in younger viewers, particularly those aged 2-17…