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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.
Comcast's Q4 profits were helped by "Wicked" and Peacock.
Comcast, which owns major U.S. legacy media including cable TV and NBC Broadcasting, reported a strong fourth quarter of 2024, driven by the theatrical success of Wicked and the strength of its streaming service Peacock.
Short form and TV are friends, not foes
The dawn of the social video era ushered in the heyday of short-form (under a minute) content. The majority of content distributed on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc. is midform (around 10 minutes) or shorter.
In the age of multiplatform, brand loyalty and personalized experiences matter
“The streaming market is rapidly expanding across multiple platforms (OTT/CTV/FAST/in-vehicle/smart devices, etc.). Strategies are needed to drive brand loyalty and profitability through high-quality ad experiences and innovative collaborations.”
ABC News Agrees to AI Protections for Writers
As gen AI moves deeper into news and other content creation, unionized writers at ABC News have succeeded in securing protections for the company's use of AI.