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fromDailywire
1 day ago

Google Is Using Its Monopolistic Playbook To Take Over Your TV

Google is expanding its dominance in television through YouTube TV, employing monopolistic ad practices and significantly increasing subscription costs.
Marketing tech
fromMarketing Dive
1 day ago

Viant acquires TVision to realize CTV advertising trifecta

Viant acquires TVision Insights for $40 million to enhance ad measurement and improve programmatic ad-buying capabilities.
fromScary Mommy
3 days ago

TV Show Cancellations & Renewals 2026: A Running List Of What's Safe (Or Not)

Falling in love with a show can lead to heartbreak if it gets canceled before you feel like you got any real closure.
Television
Film
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Best Movies to Stream This Month

April brings a mix of horror films and documentaries, including 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and Louis Theroux's Inside the Manosphere.
#netflix
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago
Business

Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Say Buy the Netflix Dip: Is Wall Street Right to Ignore the Q2 Guidance Scare?

fromAdExchanger
4 days ago
Media industry

Don't Worry About Netflix - It's Doing Fine Without Warner Bros. Discovery | AdExchanger

Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Netflix Rises as Price Hikes, Ad Revenue Growth, and Live Sports Signal a New Phase of Profitability

Netflix stock is rising due to price hikes, ad revenue growth, and a new live sports strategy.
Media industry
fromAV Club
3 days ago

Netflix is adding a vertical video feed to compete with YouTube

Netflix will launch a redesigned mobile app featuring a TikTok-like vertical video feed focused on promoting its shows and movies.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Say Buy the Netflix Dip: Is Wall Street Right to Ignore the Q2 Guidance Scare?

Netflix shares fell 10% after mixed Q1 2026 earnings, beating revenue but missing EPS, with divided analyst opinions on future performance.
Marketing tech
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Got $1,000? Netflix vs. Spotify - Only One Deserves Your Money Right Now

Netflix and Spotify are at critical junctures, with Netflix focusing on ad tiers and Spotify relying on premium subscribers for growth.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
4 days ago

Don't Worry About Netflix - It's Doing Fine Without Warner Bros. Discovery | AdExchanger

Netflix's decision to forgo acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery will not affect its operating margin outlook, as it continues to grow revenue and membership.
Television
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Netflix plans to add a vertical video feed, use AI for recommendations | TechCrunch

Netflix is launching a TikTok-like vertical video feed and expanding AI use for content creation and recommendations.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Netflix Rises as Price Hikes, Ad Revenue Growth, and Live Sports Signal a New Phase of Profitability

Netflix stock is rising due to price hikes, ad revenue growth, and a new live sports strategy.
Media industry
fromAV Club
3 days ago

Netflix is adding a vertical video feed to compete with YouTube

Netflix will launch a redesigned mobile app featuring a TikTok-like vertical video feed focused on promoting its shows and movies.
#amazon
Media industry
fromMoney Digest
3 weeks ago

The Popular Streaming Platform You Didn't Know Was Part Of Amazon's Portfolio - Money Digest

Amazon's acquisition of Twitch in 2014 has significantly impacted its growth and consumer offerings, enhancing its position in the live-streaming market.
Media industry
fromMoney Digest
3 weeks ago

The Popular Streaming Platform You Didn't Know Was Part Of Amazon's Portfolio - Money Digest

Amazon's acquisition of Twitch in 2014 has significantly impacted its growth and consumer offerings, enhancing its position in the live-streaming market.
LA Clippers
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Amazon Prime stream cuts out in OT of Heat-Hornets play-in game

Amazon Prime Video experienced a stream outage during the Miami-Charlotte play-in game, causing fans to miss crucial game moments.
#streaming
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Wall Street Is Punishing Netflix on Guidance, but Price Hikes Reveal the Real Story

Streaming remains essential for families despite economic challenges, with Netflix reporting strong revenue growth but facing stock decline due to missed guidance.
Television
fromForbes
6 days ago

The TV And Movie Content That Drove Social Media In 2025

Younger generations prefer social media recommendations for TV and movies over traditional streaming platform suggestions.
Media industry
fromExchangewire
1 week ago

The Stack: Streaming Shake-Up

Streaming platforms are evolving with new technologies and partnerships, indicating significant shifts in the entertainment industry landscape.
Television
fromEsquire
3 days ago

The Best HBO Max Shows of 2026 (So Far)

HBO remains strong in 2026 with acclaimed dramas, comedies, and new unscripted shows despite uncertainty from potential acquisition.
fromVulture
3 days ago

The 9 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

The second season appears to go in a The White Lotus-esque direction with Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan as a couple whose fight is witnessed by two country-club employees.
Film
Marketing tech
fromTheWrap
5 days ago

Paramount Revenue Chief Teases Streaming Advertising and Tech Improvements, 'Complete Evolution' of Pluto

Paramount is merging its streaming services into a unified platform by mid-2026 to enhance content recommendations and advertising capabilities.
#roku
Television
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Roku hits a major milestone with 100 million users

Roku has over 100 million households streaming with its devices, solidifying its position in the competitive streaming market.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Roku lets anyone watch local news for free: How to find your NBC, ABC, and CBS stations

Television
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Roku's ad-free streaming service was already a great deal - now it's adding Disney movies

Roku's Howdy streaming service offers ad-free viewing for $3 a month with plans to add content from Disney and Warner Bros.
Television
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Roku hits a major milestone with 100 million users

Roku has over 100 million households streaming with its devices, solidifying its position in the competitive streaming market.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Roku lets anyone watch local news for free: How to find your NBC, ABC, and CBS stations

Television
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Roku's ad-free streaming service was already a great deal - now it's adding Disney movies

Roku's Howdy streaming service offers ad-free viewing for $3 a month with plans to add content from Disney and Warner Bros.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
6 days ago

TelevisaUnivision Joins The Streaming Self-Service Bandwagon | AdExchanger

TelevisaUnivision launches self-serve ad platform for streaming inventory targeting US Hispanic audiences.
fromEMARKETER
1 week ago

Brands advertising on 9 streaming platforms command a third of US streaming TV ad spend

Advertisers running on all nine streaming platforms account for 34% of US streaming TV ad spending, according to a March report from MediaRadar.
Marketing tech
#reed-hastings
Media industry
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Reed Hastings is leaving Netflix after 29 years

Reed Hastings is leaving Netflix's board to focus on philanthropy and other pursuits after a long tenure with the company.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Netflix co-founder and chair Reed Hastings to leave board | TechCrunch

Reed Hastings is leaving Netflix's board to focus on philanthropy and other pursuits after significantly impacting the company's culture and success.
Media industry
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Reed Hastings is leaving Netflix after 29 years

Reed Hastings is leaving Netflix's board to focus on philanthropy and other pursuits after a long tenure with the company.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Netflix co-founder and chair Reed Hastings to leave board | TechCrunch

Reed Hastings is leaving Netflix's board to focus on philanthropy and other pursuits after significantly impacting the company's culture and success.
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

HBO Max comes to India via exclusive JioHotstar deal | TechCrunch

HBO Max will be available to JioHotstar subscribers as an add-on starting at ₹49 (about $0.50) per month, featuring content from HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Studios.
Television
Wearables
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Hulu, Disney Plus, and the Pixel Watch 4 are among this week's best deals

Multiple tech deals are available this weekend including discounted Hulu and Disney Plus bundles, Google Pixel Watch 4, 4K streaming devices, and microSD Express cards for Switch 2.
Marketing tech
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
3 weeks ago

Global Streaming Subscription Revenue Tripled In Five Years, Poised to Top $200 Billion by 2030

Global streaming subscription revenue surpassed $150 billion in 2025, with projections of $202 billion by 2030 due to price increases and ad-supported tiers.
Business intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

3 Beaten-Down Streaming and Media Stocks Worth Watching: AMCX, ROKU, SE

Three beaten-down streaming and media stocks present distinct investment opportunities based on business fundamentals, cash flow generation, and debt management rather than valuation multiples alone.
Marketing tech
fromMarketing Dive
3 weeks ago

The battle for attention on CTV: Premium video platforms vs. YouTube

VAB partnered with TVision to analyze CTV content consumption across various platforms, revealing significant lifts in brand metrics.
fromZDNET
1 month ago

How to save money on YouTube TV: Consider these 12 cheaper packages (including live sports)

The streaming TV service recently rolled out a dozen different packages that are cheaper than the full-access plan -- currently $83 a month. Instead of paying for everything, you can pay only for the channels you actually watch.
E-Commerce
#connected-tv
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
4 weeks ago

Sussing Out 'Performance TV' | AdExchanger

Advertisers view connected TV as a performance multiplier, but it remains primarily suited for branding and upper-funnel goals.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
4 weeks ago

It's Time For CTV To Fix Its Accuracy Problem | AdExchanger

Connected TV advertising prioritizes scale over accuracy, leading to unreliable audience targeting and ineffective marketing strategies.
Digital life
fromPCMAG
11 years ago

Netflix Dominates Web Traffic as Cord Cutters Gobble Data

Netflix accounts for 34.21 percent of peak downstream Internet traffic in North America, far exceeding other streaming services.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 month ago

Beyond Programmatic: A New Model For Buying Premium CTV Inventory | AdExchanger

Programmatic guaranteed and direct IO are two approaches to CTV advertising, each with unique advantages and limitations affecting cost, transparency, and execution.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Stealing cable has evolved: the new face of TV piracy

SuperBox devices enable inexpensive access to pirated live TV and sports through a network of resellers and Chinese makers, bypassing cable and streaming subscriptions.
fromAdExchanger
2 months ago

Can I Help You Find Something?; The Streaming Fortress Prison | AdExchanger

Last October, PayPal an integration with OpenAI so that ChatGPT users could transact within the app. Apparently, PayPal is now ready to take that idea to other retailer chatbots. Of course, now that ChatGPT is making its foray into advertising , other LLMs and chatbots are bound to follow suit, if they haven't already done so. Walmart, for instance, rolled out ads in its generative AI agent Sparky earlier this month.
Artificial intelligence
Digital life
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

HBO Max's password-sharing crackdown is going global

HBO Max will expand its password-sharing crackdown globally starting in 2026, following successful enforcement in the US that generated additional revenue through paid sharing fees.
Television
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Is Binge-Watching TV Really a Pastime?

Binge-watching television has become a prevalent pastime in America, but it can lead to negative psychological effects like anxiety and depression.
Television
fromDigiday
3 weeks ago

Future of TV Briefing: WTF is the DASH TV universe study at the center of the latest Nielsen drama?

The TV universe study is essential for measuring U.S. TV viewership and establishing baseline numbers for audience segmentation.
#youtube-tv
#streaming-services
Media industry
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Paid streaming for cheapskates is having a moment

Streaming services have raised prices significantly in 2025, prompting consumer backlash and cancellations, while Roku's budget-friendly Howdy service at $2.99/month targets price-sensitive viewers with older catalog content.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Television

The best streaming deals right now: Hulu, Disney+, Paramount+, and more

Media industry
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Paid streaming for cheapskates is having a moment

Streaming services have raised prices significantly in 2025, prompting consumer backlash and cancellations, while Roku's budget-friendly Howdy service at $2.99/month targets price-sensitive viewers with older catalog content.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Television

The best streaming deals right now: Hulu, Disney+, Paramount+, and more

Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 month ago

The Best Way To Embrace Convergent TV? Break Down The Silos Between Linear And Streaming | AdExchanger

Marketers must adopt convergent TV strategies that blend linear and streaming approaches rather than debating programmatic versus direct buying methods.
Media industry
fromExchangewire
1 month ago

Shifts in Streaming: Competition, Collaboration, and Consolidation

Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros creates a streaming giant with 200 million subscribers, consolidating major entertainment assets and reshaping the competitive TV landscape.
Television
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Consumers are embracing advertising on TV streaming services, report reveals

Free, ad-supported streaming (AVOD/FAST) now leads viewer ad engagement as consumers accept ads when clear value is offered, and streaming viewing surpasses linear.
fromConsequence
1 month ago

HBO Max and Paramount+ to Be Merged Into Single Streaming Service

As we said, we do plan to put the two services together, which today gives us a little over 200 million direct to consumer subscribers. We do plan for that to be able to operate with independence, so that HBO can, candidly, do what it does incredibly well.
Media industry
Television
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Are we witnessing the death of traditional TV?

The Oscars will move from ABC to YouTube in 2029, reflecting shifting audience viewing habits and a move toward streaming for major live events.
Television
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

What can brands learn from the changing television landscape?

High-quality, platform-agnostic television content attracts diverse audiences across traditional and OTT platforms, creating opportunities for producers and brands to engage viewers in new ways.
Television
fromZDNET
2 months ago

T-Mobile customers might get Hulu and Netflix for free - here's how

T-Mobile now includes Hulu with ads and Netflix at no extra cost on Experience Beyond, Go5G Next, Better Value phone, and All-In Home Internet plans.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Growing pains: Industry has shown that bigger isn't always better

We don't need proof, says one short-seller out for the kill, because we finally have a good story to tell. Cooked books can be explained as simply a misalignment between the velocity of my vision and the velocity of regulation, according to the slippery fintech entrepreneur Whitney Halberstram. The gap in between is where smart people have always made money.
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