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Will streamers band together to create a sports broadcast hub? ESPN is trying to persuade competitors to jump on board, and revenue pressures could sway them.
Article
| Mar 6, 2023
Film and TV companies are expanding into video games: Whether it’s mobile games, mid-budget indie titles, or mega-franchise blockbusters, Hollywood’s next frontier is gaming.
Article
| Feb 23, 2023
Disney pivots to a streaming-first strategy: Strong subscriber growth and theme park revenues helped the entertainment company overcome higher expenses and flatlining revenues from linear television.
Article
| Feb 11, 2022
Scandal and branding issues are catching up with Harry Potter: The latest film is struggling domestically, and international box offices might not save it.
Article
| Apr 19, 2022
Netflix’s spending changes are affecting its brand: Fallout from layoffs and difficulty producing hits are forcing the streamer to reexamine its image.
Article
| May 19, 2022
Streamers are clamoring for video game adaptations: Netflix’s latest animated series shows why game publishers and streamers are striking so many deals.
Article
| Sep 29, 2022
For ViacomCBS, becoming a streaming titan is the top goal: The media giant is rebranding as Paramount, touting its streaming products’ growth.
Article
| Feb 17, 2022
Netflix and other streamers are doubling down on Japanese animation: Half of Netflix’s 222 million subscribers watched anime last year.
Article
| Apr 5, 2022
Ad-supported video is the new streaming gold rush: Disney, HBO, Discovery, and even Netflix have toyed with or launched ad-based viewing channels
Article
| Mar 10, 2022
Sony’s service game push could be good for advertisers: The lucrative model could be a platform for its rumored ad program
Article
| May 27, 2022
Gaming’s labor problem could affect its brand opportunities: The industry is experiencing rapid consolidation, but workers are pushing back.
Article
| May 9, 2022
A quarter of US adults recently cut their spending on video streaming subscriptions due to inflation, per a Morning Consult survey. Slightly less cut back on music streaming subscriptions (24%) and cable or satellite TV (23%). Across all entertainment categories studied, more adults either didn’t pull back or didn’t pay for the product or service in the first place.
Article
| May 24, 2023
A Disney purchase of Hulu would upend the streaming industry: Comcast CEO Brian Roberts said it’s willing to sell its stake to Disney, ending a stalemate.
Article
| May 17, 2023
Price hikes helped Disney offset subscriber losses: Disney remained relatively still in its earnings report, but the year ahead will have major shifts.
Article
| May 11, 2023
At the time of this writing, videos with the #BookTok hashtag have 45.9 billion global views, and several media outlets have credited the community with reviving the print publishing industry. We spoke with Samantha Boures, manager of media and influencer marketing at Book of the Month, about how the company works with BookTokers.
Report
| Mar 30, 2022
Through a multiyear agreement, PayPal will become Live Nation’s preferred payment partner.
Article
| Apr 4, 2023
HBO and the Oscars fought for Sunday’s primetime viewers: The finale of blockbuster show “The Last of Us” aired during Hollywood’s biggest night.
Article
| Mar 17, 2023
A writer’s strike would make streaming’s stock market problems worse: Writer and producer pay has fallen 23% in 10 years despite record profits, but streamers are hesitant to spend.
Article
| Mar 16, 2023
Record viewership for women’s sports is finally making brands take notice: A coalition of brands and sports leagues is pressuring networks to give women’s sports primetime slots.
Article
| Mar 8, 2023
Can Fox turn Tubi into a major streaming brand? The free, ad-supported streaming service is in a strong position to weather a difficult chapter.
Article
| Feb 14, 2023
Despite a tightening ad market, the Super Bowl powers on: Fox has sold out spots for Sunday’s game, with prices stabilizing after last year’s jump.
Article
| Feb 7, 2023
CNN+’s rough launch shows consumers prefer entertainment-first streaming: Executive shakeups, distribution issues, and more have led to a tepid start.
Article
| Apr 14, 2022
Each year, our analysts dig into media and device usage across the world. In total, we looked at 44 markets. Here’s a look at eight key insights our analysts found in the United States and Canada.
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| Nov 7, 2022