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Television

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

fromThe Verge

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

The 4 streaming services I swear by - and my bill is just $40 a month

90% of US households have a paid subscription to a video-on-demand service, averaging $71 for four services.

Streaming Platforms Are Embracing Vertical Video. But At This Point, Is It Worth It? | AdExchanger

Streaming services are adopting vertical video features to enhance content discovery, but currently lack advertising opportunities.

fromZDNET

Television

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

fromThe Verge

Paid streaming for cheapskates is having a moment

more#streaming-services

New Study: CTV Content Adjacency Drives 4X Brand Lift in Key Categories

Contextual relevance significantly enhances brand perception and can quadruple brand lift compared to industry averages.

fromTelecompetitor

Roku and Samsung continue leading the connected TV platform sector: Report

Control of the platform layer is central to competition in the connected TV market. Operating systems determine what content consumers see, how services are positioned, and how advertising is delivered.

Television

NBCU's Peacock Is Officially On Its Way To Profitability | AdExchanger

NBCUniversal's 'Legendary February' generated $2.2 billion in ad sales, driving significant revenue growth for Comcast and Peacock.

5 hours ago

Meta Will Run Your Entire Ad Campaign With AI. Should You Let It

Meta's Advantage+ suite automates AI ad campaigns, simplifying the process for small businesses and improving cost efficiency.

fromNeil Patel

Connected TV Advertising Explained

CTV advertising offers precise targeting and measurement, with streaming now dominating ad-supported TV viewing.

Video games

Forget Generic Gaming Plays: 3 ETFs Reveal the Real Digital Entertainment Divide

Digital entertainment, including video games and esports, is a major consumer category with diverse investment opportunities and varying fund performances.

#netflix

Business

Netflix Is Being Misunderstood By Investors - Again. Why the 9% Dip Looks More Like an Opportunity Than a Warning

Business

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

fromAol

Media industry

Netflix's next attempt at growth takes on TikTok and Instagram Reels

fromVulture

Television

Are Netflix and Apple TV Fighting?

fromTNW | Netflix

Media industry

Netflix authorises $25 billion share buyback after stock falls 10%

fromYahoo Finance

Media industry

Netflix's next attempt at growth takes on TikTok and Instagram Reels

Business

Netflix Is Being Misunderstood By Investors - Again. Why the 9% Dip Looks More Like an Opportunity Than a Warning

Netflix's stock dipped despite decent quarterly results, driven by a softer guidance and investor concerns about future growth.

Business

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.

fromAol

Netflix's next attempt at growth takes on TikTok and Instagram Reels

Netflix plans to launch a vertical video feed to enhance user engagement and content discovery on mobile devices.

fromVulture

Are Netflix and Apple TV Fighting?

Netflix has reverted to its own content player on Apple TV, removing several user-friendly features and causing dissatisfaction among users.

fromTNW | Netflix

Netflix authorises $25 billion share buyback after stock falls 10%

Netflix's board approved a $25 billion share repurchase program, boosting shares by 1.5% after a mixed Q1 earnings report.

fromYahoo Finance

Netflix's next attempt at growth takes on TikTok and Instagram Reels

Netflix plans to launch a vertical video feed to enhance user engagement and content discovery on mobile devices.

Get Spotify's student discount and Hulu for just $6 a month - here's how

Spotify verifies student status through SheerID for discounts and requires annual re-verification to maintain the student rate.

fromThe Atlantic

How Short-Form Clips Took Over the Internet

Short video clips from long-form content have become the dominant unit of online media, surpassing traditional promotional roles.

Privacy professionals

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

Future of TV Briefing: The ambitious and alarming proposal fix to TV and streaming's identity crisis

Identity Infrastructure 2.0 aims to improve identity mechanisms in TV and streaming but raises significant privacy concerns for viewers.

#youtube

Social media marketing

YouTube reduces push notifications for unengaged subscribers

YouTube will limit push notifications for inactive subscribers to reduce overwhelm and enhance engagement.

fromFast Company

22 hours ago

Meet your favorite new way to watch YouTube

Channel Surfer transforms YouTube viewing into a classic TV experience with a grid-based channel guide and minimal distractions.

from9to5Google

YouTube ads surface in subscriptions feed as side-by-side ads hit more live content

YouTube is rolling out side-by-side ads and ads in the subscriptions feed, changing user experience significantly.

fromRAIN News

YouTube selects SiriusXM as exclusive audio ad rep

YouTube partners with SiriusXM Media for exclusive audio ad sales in the U.S.

Google confirms side-by-side ads are here for YouTube mobile

YouTube has introduced side-by-side ads for livestreams on mobile, muting audio during ad breaks to maintain video visibility.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

Ads are the worst thing about YouTube livestreams, but Google may have (loudly) fixed them

YouTube is testing a new mobile livestream ad format that plays below the video, allowing users to watch while ads play.

Social media marketing

YouTube reduces push notifications for unengaged subscribers

YouTube will limit push notifications for inactive subscribers to reduce overwhelm and enhance engagement.

fromFast Company

22 hours ago

Meet your favorite new way to watch YouTube

Channel Surfer transforms YouTube viewing into a classic TV experience with a grid-based channel guide and minimal distractions.

from9to5Google

YouTube ads surface in subscriptions feed as side-by-side ads hit more live content

YouTube is rolling out side-by-side ads and ads in the subscriptions feed, changing user experience significantly.

fromRAIN News

YouTube selects SiriusXM as exclusive audio ad rep

YouTube partners with SiriusXM Media for exclusive audio ad sales in the U.S.

Google confirms side-by-side ads are here for YouTube mobile

YouTube has introduced side-by-side ads for livestreams on mobile, muting audio during ad breaks to maintain video visibility.

Ads are the worst thing about YouTube livestreams, but Google may have (loudly) fixed them

YouTube is testing a new mobile livestream ad format that plays below the video, allowing users to watch while ads play.

more#youtube

Artificial intelligence

fromeLearning Industry

5 days ago

Cut The Cable

AI should be the finishing layer in educational tools, not the foundation, to reduce costs and improve reliability.

Games

fromArs Technica

Microsoft's Game Pass gets cheaper, loses launch day Call of Duty access

Game Pass subscriptions are reduced in price but will no longer include day-one access to new Call of Duty games.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Reed Hastings says the entertainment industry will be the least affected by AI

Entertainment jobs may be less vulnerable to AI disruption due to the human element in storytelling and performance.

Why Not Just Read AdExchanger?; Tubi Or Not Tubi | AdExchanger

Marketers struggle to differentiate ad tech vendors, creating opportunities for companies like CartographAI to provide neutral vendor reviews.

8 Ways Creators Can Monetize Away From Socials

Creators are diversifying income streams beyond brand deals, focusing on in-person events and digital services for stability and growth.

fromVulture

The 10 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

Anne Hathaway stars as a pop star reconnecting with a friend in the film Mother Mary, featuring music by notable collaborators.

How Streaming Platforms Use Algorithms and Recommendation Engine Systems to Personalize Content

Streaming algorithms and personalization systems transform content discovery and consumption, ensuring unique user experiences through a complex content pipeline.

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.

The Stack: Streaming Shake-Up

Streaming platforms are evolving with new technologies and partnerships, indicating significant shifts in the entertainment industry landscape.

fromTech Times

How Streaming Platforms Use Algorithms and Recommendation Engine Systems to Personalize Content

Streaming algorithms and personalization systems transform content discovery and consumption, ensuring unique user experiences through a complex content pipeline.

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.

The Stack: Streaming Shake-Up

Streaming platforms are evolving with new technologies and partnerships, indicating significant shifts in the entertainment industry landscape.

more#streaming

fromWorld Economic Forum

The Future of Media: A New Framework for Valuing Content

Media companies must adapt to digital consumption trends and innovate to enhance user experiences.

fromThe Atlantic

Life Isn't Easy in the OnlyFans Economy

Margo, a naive college student, turns to OnlyFans for financial survival after dropping out and becoming a single mother.

fromThe Hollywood Reporter

YouTube Partners With SiriusXM on Audio Advertising For Podcasts and More

SiriusXM partners with YouTube to enhance ad measurement for audio content, leveraging their combined reach in the podcasting space.

#paramount

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Internal Paramount presentation reveals its 2026 streaming goals and how much viewership has grown

Paramount aims for significant growth in streaming services, targeting double-digit revenue increases and a merger with HBO Max.

fromTheWrap

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.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Internal Paramount presentation reveals its 2026 streaming goals and how much viewership has grown

Paramount aims for significant growth in streaming services, targeting double-digit revenue increases and a merger with HBO Max.

fromTheWrap

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.

The Digital Shift: How Consumer Habits Are Forcing the UK Entertainment Sector to Innovate

UK consumers now abandon apps that take longer than three seconds to load, reflecting a significant shift in expectations across various sectors.

KeyBanc Lifts Roku Price Target to $140: Is the Streaming Stock Finally Turning the Corner?

KeyBanc raised Roku's price target to $140, indicating strong confidence in its Q1 performance and resilience in ad revenue.

Vevo Refines Upfront 2026 Strategy

Vevo introduces a tailored strategy for the 2026 Upfront season, focusing on bespoke brand solutions and innovative offerings like 'Artist Franchise'.

fromThe Hollywood Reporter

5 days ago

Microdramas Platform Verza TV Shifts Strategy Just 4 Months After Launch (Exclusive)

Verza TV is evolving to include horizontal videos and user-generated content while maintaining a focus on mobile entertainment.

fromVariety

TV's Next Upfront Really Isn't About TV: Where Will Ad Dollars Go?

Traditional TV ad spending is declining as streaming services gain popularity and advertisers shift focus.

An Audience So Nice You Bought It Twice (And That's Not A Good Thing) | AdExchanger

Brands struggle with siloed media plans, leading to wasted spend and reduced performance due to overlapping audience targeting across channels.

fromTech Times

YouTube Premium Lite vs Full Premium Subscription Comparison of Ad Free Music and Offline Features

YouTube Premium Lite offers an ad-free experience at a lower cost but lacks features like music streaming and offline downloads.

fromFuturism

Chinese Netflix Competitor Opens Floodgates to AI Slop

iQIYI plans to shift to primarily AI-generated content within five years, transforming its platform into a social media destination.

Taboola Launches Realize+

Taboola launched Realize+, an AI-powered performance marketing platform that automates campaign decisions to enhance conversions and reduce manual effort.

How native CTV is solving the channel's attention problem

CTV has entered a performance era, focusing on results and effective formats that turn viewer attention into action.

Buyers Are So Over Meta's Overhauls; PayPal Enters The TV Measurement Fray | AdExchanger

Dramatic changes in advertising platforms can disrupt customer experiences and analytics, leading to frustration and confusion.

How To Keep Growing Despite Major Digital Ad Changes

Businesses must adapt their ad strategies to navigate changing restrictions and maintain growth despite reduced flexibility.

Buyers Are So Over Meta's Overhauls; PayPal Enters The TV Measurement Fray | AdExchanger

Dramatic changes in advertising platforms can disrupt customer experiences and analytics, leading to frustration and confusion.

How To Keep Growing Despite Major Digital Ad Changes

Businesses must adapt their ad strategies to navigate changing restrictions and maintain growth despite reduced flexibility.

Can journalists really make a living on Substack? - Poynter

Independent journalism on platforms like Substack is increasingly seen as a viable career option for journalists seeking alternatives to traditional media outlets.

fromCBR

Say Goodbye to a Major Streaming Service as Prime Video Phaseout Begins

Prime Video replaces its Ad Free plan with a new, improved Ultra plan featuring higher pricing and enhanced streaming options.

fromTechCrunch

Beehiiv rolls out new creator tools, including webinars and customizable paywalls | TechCrunch

Beehiiv is evolving into an all-in-one platform for creators with new features like webinars, AI analytics, metered paywalls, and paid trials.

fromwww.cnbc.com

Comcast beats revenue, earnings expectations as broadband losses improve

Comcast's broadband customer losses improved significantly, with only 65,000 lost compared to 183,000 in the same period last year, indicating a positive shift in customer retention.

Media industry

Media Briefing: As traffic declines, publishers see gains in commerce conversions and CTR

Shrinking audiences are leading to stronger conversions and increased commerce revenue for some publishers.

#media-consolidation

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Media industry

Warner Bros and Paramount merger could reshape US media landscape

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.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Warner Bros and Paramount merger could reshape US media landscape

Concerns arise over media consolidation and partisan shifts with the Warner Bros-Paramount merger, facing regulatory scrutiny and potential political influence.

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.

more#media-consolidation

fromMarTech

A whole new way to think about TV advertising | MarTech

Television advertising is evolving with AI-driven product placements, addressing viewer engagement and improving return on ad spend.

Why live streaming is a borderless $4 billion global opportunity

The shift to streaming platforms is transforming live event viewing, requiring advanced programmatic advertising solutions for global audiences.

fromEMARKETER

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

Privacy technologies

fromZacks

Pardon Our Interruption

Enable cookies and JavaScript and disable or adjust script-blocking plugins to regain access when a site flags the browser as a bot.

Music

fromBusiness Matters

Scaling the Charts: A Business Case for Accelerating Digital Streaming Momentum

Online music platforms increase access and tracking, while consistent releases, strategic promotion, and audience engagement drive sustained chart success and revenue growth.

National Football League

fromFast Company

How Super Bowl streaming stopped being free

Watching the Super Bowl without cable now requires a paid Peacock Premium subscription in 2026; no free NBC stream or NFL mobile free access is available.

YouTube Is Raising Prices for Premium Subscribers

YouTube Premium prices are increasing, causing user frustration and dissatisfaction with the service.

fromPocket-lint

Digital life

YouTube is almost unusable now unless you pay for it

fromLifehacker

YouTube Is Raising Prices for Premium Subscribers

YouTube Premium prices are increasing, causing user frustration and dissatisfaction with the service.

fromPocket-lint

Digital life

YouTube is almost unusable now unless you pay for it

more#youtube-premium

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.

fromKotaku

Amazon Prime Removing 4K Streaming Access, Locking Behind It New Extra Paywall

Amazon Prime is removing 4K streaming from standard Prime membership and requiring a new $5/month Ultra tier to access it, further reducing the value of the base Prime subscription.

fromThe Drum

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.

Future of TV Briefing: How Netflix is shaking up the upfront deal model

Netflix is signing multi-year deals with advertisers that provide early access and first-right-of-refusal, moving beyond traditional upfront commitments and resembling tech-company retail media agreements.

fromThe Verge

Netflix's Warner Bros. merger puts rival streamers in survival mode

An $82.7 billion acquisition will force Paramount Plus, Disney Plus, Peacock, Apple TV, and other streaming rivals to change pricing, tiers, and content strategies.

fromwww.cnbc.com

Buy Netflix as ads, pricing power and generative AI drive growth, says CFRA

Netflix's advertising expansion, pricing power, and international growth position it for significant revenue acceleration, with advertising potentially contributing $1.5B-$3.0B in 2026.