Amazon Prime becomes the #1 movie library in the US... Ad share soars
Amazon Prime becomes the No. 1 movie library in the U.S.. Ad share soars. Amazon's share of the digital advertising market continues to grow. Amazon reported an 18% increase in ad revenue to $17.29 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024, the company said.
Deepseek phobia shakes up media entertainment industry in Korea and the U.S.
A gen AI model developed by Chinese AI company DeepSeek has the potential to revolutionize the entertainment industry, but it's also making waves around the world due to a privacy scandal.
Add a new host from Fox News: Lara Trump
Lara Trump’s new role at Fox News marks an unusual move: a close relative of a high-profile political figure launching a prime-time show on a major news network while that figure (Donald Trump) still wields significant political influence.
Politics helps YouTube's record ad sales. Tops $10 billion for the first time in Q4
YouTube achieved a significant milestone in Q4 2024, surpassing $10 billion in ad revenue for the first time. The platform's ad sales reached $10.473 billion, representing a 13.8% year-over-year increase from $9.2 billion in Q4 2023.
Animated blockbusters, Disney Earnings Boosted by ‘Moana 2,
Hype for animated blockbuster "Moana 2" saved Disney. Moana 2's box office success in theaters boosted Disney's earnings for the final quarter of 2024, while Disney+ and Hulu's return to profitability helped the company beat analysts' expectations.
Spotify posts first profit in 18yrs...Global #1 streaming Service
In 18 years, Spotify has achieved business results commensurate with its global popularity. In 2024, Spotify posted its first annual profit since inception, giving the company the capital and momentum to focus on "accelerated execution" without compromising profitability.
FOX, launching multi-streaming platform for FAST+SVOD
Fox, the only one of the four major U.S. major TV networks - ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX - that has never had a paid, comprehensive streaming service, is reportedly considering launching its own SVOD platform.
The Battle of TV Blackouts: Negotiating for the Survival of the Media Industry
The battle over program carriage fees and retransmission consent fees, which are paid for the use of channels, is deepening.
Canadian Ad tech startup StackAdap is really something.
StackAdapt, a Canadian programmatic advertising platform, has raised $235 million (USD) in a funding round led by Teacher's Venture Growth, Ontario's teacher investment arm. That's more than 345 billion won in Korean won.
Hollywood never got back to pre-strike days
Variety analyzes the contents of "TV& Film in Flux" a quantitative analysis of the changes in the production scene since the advent of streaming, which shows how the production scene in Hollywood has changed as of 2025.
Comcast, our future is not only in streaming. The importance of a "broadcast + streaming strategy"
Comcast, our future is not in streaming. The importance of a "broadcast+streaming strategy" Comcast was once the number one cable TV provider in the United States.
Production down after strike, but TV series costs up 35%
The 2024 U.S. film and TV industry experienced significant shifts influenced by the lingering effects of the 2023 labor strikes, evolving viewer habits, and changing production strategies. Here’s a detailed analysis of key trends across sectors.