Tag: streaming platforms

Gracenote’s new Data Hub and 2024 State of Play report provide insights into SVOD catalogs, covering content types, exclusivity, and global trends across major platforms. Insights from the Data Hub help streaming platforms, content creators, advertisers, and journalists understand catalog…

The Wrap report reveals that major streaming companies like Netflix, Disney, and Paramount are expected to reach a record $126 billion in content investment this year, according to Ampere Analysis. This surge is largely directed towards streaming, with $40 billion…

Xumo, the Comcast-Charter JV, is expanding its retail reach by partnering with Target to sell Hisense-made Xumo smart TVs at nearly 2,000 stores and on Target.com. This partnership aims to boost Xumo's holiday sales and positions it against established smart…

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…

Philo has expanded its distribution by launching its live and on-demand TV service on LG Smart TVs. Subscribers can now access Philo’s $28-a-month package, which includes 70+ channels and 75,000+ on-demand titles, directly through the Philo app on LG Smart…

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…

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 He argues that corporate intermediaries and outdated content rating systems exert excessive control over what’s deemed suitable, likening it to mafia-like…

Cineverse launched CineSearch, an AI-driven tool offering personalized content recommendations across multiple streaming platforms, including Netflix. Developed with Google Cloud AI and other partners, it enhances content discovery by analyzing user preferences and viewing habits.

Gracenote and Amagi have partnered to streamline and accelerate FAST content monetization. The collab integrates Gracenote’s metadata enrichment services with Amagi’s cloud-based SaaS tech, helping content owners manage and distribute their programming more efficiently.

YouTube TV users are reporting a major home screen redesign across platforms like iOS, Roku, and Xbox, prioritizing on-demand and "Resume Watching" content over live TV. The update pushes live channels further down the page, with promotional banners like NFL…