Why live sport is a 'magic serum' for TV - but not everyone is winning
Live sports broadcasting is thriving, even as traditional TV viewership declines, with record media rights values driving continued demand and investment.
Future of TV Briefing: The top trends and developments that will shape the future of TV in 2025
2024 serves as a foundational year for significant industry changes expected in 2025.
Major mergers and reshuffling in the TV and streaming sectors are anticipated ahead.
The outcomes of last year's developments will accelerate changes in 2025.
27 Shows to Watch This Winter
Winter television is set to be busy with many highly anticipated shows returning after delays due to 2023's strikes.
YouTube TV is raising prices again. Here's how much you'll soon be paying
YouTube TV's monthly subscription will increase from $73 to $83 starting January 2025, attributed to rising content costs.
Despite the higher prices, YouTube TV continues to grow in subscriber numbers, currently at 8 million.
Why live sport is a 'magic serum' for TV - but not everyone is winning
Live sports broadcasting is thriving, even as traditional TV viewership declines, with record media rights values driving continued demand and investment.
Future of TV Briefing: The top trends and developments that will shape the future of TV in 2025
2024 serves as a foundational year for significant industry changes expected in 2025.
Major mergers and reshuffling in the TV and streaming sectors are anticipated ahead.
The outcomes of last year's developments will accelerate changes in 2025.
27 Shows to Watch This Winter
Winter television is set to be busy with many highly anticipated shows returning after delays due to 2023's strikes.
YouTube TV is raising prices again. Here's how much you'll soon be paying
YouTube TV's monthly subscription will increase from $73 to $83 starting January 2025, attributed to rising content costs.
Despite the higher prices, YouTube TV continues to grow in subscriber numbers, currently at 8 million.
Here's how to watch Knicks, Rangers games if you lost MSG with Optimum
Optimum cable subscribers lost MSG Network access due to expired contracts and high fee demands, impacting New York sports fans.
No Movement in MSG Networks/Optimum Carriage (Dis)Agreement
The ongoing dispute over MSG Networks' carriage agreement with Optimum reflects deeper issues in traditional broadcasting amidst the rise of streaming services.
Here's how to watch Knicks, Rangers games if you lost MSG with Optimum
Optimum cable subscribers lost MSG Network access due to expired contracts and high fee demands, impacting New York sports fans.
No Movement in MSG Networks/Optimum Carriage (Dis)Agreement
The ongoing dispute over MSG Networks' carriage agreement with Optimum reflects deeper issues in traditional broadcasting amidst the rise of streaming services.
How Netflix took on live TV - and got ready to take on the NFL
Netflix is betting on the importance of live programming in an on-demand world, responding to shifting viewer demands.
What 2025 Has In Store For Media, Advertising, Streaming, And Theaters
In 2025, the entertainment industry is poised for change, facing both opportunities and challenges amid regulatory shifts and evolving audience preferences.
Like Squid Game'? Stream These 9 New Korean Dramas Next
Netflix's investment in K-dramas signifies the genre's growing significance following the success of 'Squid Game.'
Southern Australia Bans Junk Food Ads on Public Transport; WWE Raw Hits Netflix; Amazon Plans Expansion into UK Broadband
South Australia bans junk food ads on public transport to address obesity.
WWE Raw is now available on Netflix, marking its departure from traditional TV.
Amazon plans to launch a broadband service in the UK via Project Kuiper.
How Netflix took on live TV - and got ready to take on the NFL
Netflix is betting on the importance of live programming in an on-demand world, responding to shifting viewer demands.
What 2025 Has In Store For Media, Advertising, Streaming, And Theaters
In 2025, the entertainment industry is poised for change, facing both opportunities and challenges amid regulatory shifts and evolving audience preferences.
Like Squid Game'? Stream These 9 New Korean Dramas Next
Netflix's investment in K-dramas signifies the genre's growing significance following the success of 'Squid Game.'
Southern Australia Bans Junk Food Ads on Public Transport; WWE Raw Hits Netflix; Amazon Plans Expansion into UK Broadband
South Australia bans junk food ads on public transport to address obesity.
WWE Raw is now available on Netflix, marking its departure from traditional TV.
Amazon plans to launch a broadband service in the UK via Project Kuiper.
Disney to merge Hulu + Live TV with Fubo, challenging YouTube TV
Disney and Fubo are merging Hulu + Live TV with FuboTV to create a new dominant digital pay-TV provider, sparking significant changes in streaming services.
How the Big Streaming Services Stack Up Heading Into 2025
2024 solidified Netflix and Disney+'s positions in the streaming war with significant subscriber growth and strategic service integrations.
Fubo combining with Disney's Hulu + Live TV; lawsuit against Venu Sports settled
Disney's Hulu + Live TV acquires significant stake in Fubo, enhancing streaming service offerings and settling litigation against Venu Sports.
Why Disney was willing to pay up to help launch a new sports streamer
Disney and partners settled with Fubo to relaunch Venu, merging Hulu + Live with Fubo to create a significant new sports streaming service.
Disney Wins Box Office Race In 2024
Domestic ticket sales have not fully recovered post-COVID, emphasizing a shift to streaming services.
Disney's dominance in box office reveals the continued allure of franchise films.
Disney Raises Dividend 33%, but Stock Lags Market
Disney raised its dividend by 33% despite ongoing financial struggles and uncertain future.
Disney to merge Hulu + Live TV with Fubo, challenging YouTube TV
Disney and Fubo are merging Hulu + Live TV with FuboTV to create a new dominant digital pay-TV provider, sparking significant changes in streaming services.
How the Big Streaming Services Stack Up Heading Into 2025
2024 solidified Netflix and Disney+'s positions in the streaming war with significant subscriber growth and strategic service integrations.
Fubo combining with Disney's Hulu + Live TV; lawsuit against Venu Sports settled
Disney's Hulu + Live TV acquires significant stake in Fubo, enhancing streaming service offerings and settling litigation against Venu Sports.
Why Disney was willing to pay up to help launch a new sports streamer
Disney and partners settled with Fubo to relaunch Venu, merging Hulu + Live with Fubo to create a significant new sports streaming service.
Disney Wins Box Office Race In 2024
Domestic ticket sales have not fully recovered post-COVID, emphasizing a shift to streaming services.
Disney's dominance in box office reveals the continued allure of franchise films.
Disney Raises Dividend 33%, but Stock Lags Market
Disney raised its dividend by 33% despite ongoing financial struggles and uncertain future.
How streaming apps are measuring performance amid ongoing streaming wars
Streaming services are integral to households, with Americans heavily investing in subscriptions and engaging primarily through mobile apps.
Warner Bros Discovery Stock Is Still a Mess
Warner Bros. Discovery's restructuring aims to improve operations, but its financial challenges raise questions about effectiveness and future revenue growth.
Apple's answer to getting people to watch TV+: a weekend freebie.
Apple offers a free trial weekend for AppleTV+ to attract new subscribers amidst competitive streaming landscape.
YouTube TV Hikes Monthly Price to $82.99, a 14 Percent Increase
YouTube TV's monthly subscription price is increasing to $82.99 due to rising content costs, with a 14% increase implemented for new subscribers immediately.
How streaming apps are measuring performance amid ongoing streaming wars
Streaming services are integral to households, with Americans heavily investing in subscriptions and engaging primarily through mobile apps.
Warner Bros Discovery Stock Is Still a Mess
Warner Bros. Discovery's restructuring aims to improve operations, but its financial challenges raise questions about effectiveness and future revenue growth.
Apple's answer to getting people to watch TV+: a weekend freebie.
Apple offers a free trial weekend for AppleTV+ to attract new subscribers amidst competitive streaming landscape.
YouTube TV Hikes Monthly Price to $82.99, a 14 Percent Increase
YouTube TV's monthly subscription price is increasing to $82.99 due to rising content costs, with a 14% increase implemented for new subscribers immediately.
The rise of streaming documentaries makes selecting films challenging, but some classics, like The Other Side of the Mirror, are essential for understanding Bob Dylan's evolution.
Shoppers Are Revealing The Extremely Overpriced Items They No Longer Can Afford In 2024
Movie ticket and concession prices have significantly increased, making outings less affordable for families.
The pandemic has changed movie-watching habits, leading families to prefer streaming services.
Christmas movie supply is surging on streamers - and services are cashing in
Christmas movie supply on streaming platforms peaked in 2020, reflecting increased viewer demand during the pandemic.
Holiday movies generated $132 million in revenue in Q4 2023, emphasizing their lucrative status.
Defector Watches A Christmas Movie: 'The Christmas Quest' | Defector
Streaming services release a plethora of over 100 new Christmas movies each holiday season, emphasizing the trend of festive films.
17 holiday movies to stream right now with a Prime Video subscription
Amazon Prime Video offers extensive holiday movie options, accessible for subscribers, with a 30-day free trial for non-members.
Defector Watches A Christmas Movie: 'The Merry Gentlemen' | Defector
A new wave of Christmas movies, including The Merry Gentlemen, sparks diverse reactions from audiences based on their love or disdain for holiday films.
Christmas movie supply is surging on streamers - and services are cashing in
Christmas movie supply on streaming platforms peaked in 2020, reflecting increased viewer demand during the pandemic.
Holiday movies generated $132 million in revenue in Q4 2023, emphasizing their lucrative status.
Defector Watches A Christmas Movie: 'The Christmas Quest' | Defector
Streaming services release a plethora of over 100 new Christmas movies each holiday season, emphasizing the trend of festive films.
17 holiday movies to stream right now with a Prime Video subscription
Amazon Prime Video offers extensive holiday movie options, accessible for subscribers, with a 30-day free trial for non-members.
Defector Watches A Christmas Movie: 'The Merry Gentlemen' | Defector
A new wave of Christmas movies, including The Merry Gentlemen, sparks diverse reactions from audiences based on their love or disdain for holiday films.
Spotify Employees Say It's Promoting Fake Artists to Reduce Royalty Payments to Real Ones
Spotify has been using 'ghost artists' to reduce royalty payouts to real musicians, prioritizing cheap, generic music through its 'Perfect Fit Content' program.
Music tells the story of our lives and trusty old Last.fm does it better than gaudy Spotify Wrapped
Spotify's financial distribution model unfairly compensates popular artists over lesser-known musicians.
Spotify Wrapped is criticized for lacking authenticity and failing to represent genuine music experiences.
Spotify Employees Say It's Promoting Fake Artists to Reduce Royalty Payments to Real Ones
Spotify has been using 'ghost artists' to reduce royalty payouts to real musicians, prioritizing cheap, generic music through its 'Perfect Fit Content' program.
Music tells the story of our lives and trusty old Last.fm does it better than gaudy Spotify Wrapped
Spotify's financial distribution model unfairly compensates popular artists over lesser-known musicians.
Spotify Wrapped is criticized for lacking authenticity and failing to represent genuine music experiences.
Configuring the best proxy servers in your favour - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Proxies act as intermediaries that enhance security, speed, and anonymity while browsing the web.
Streaming demoted in SiriusXM business plan
SiriusXM shifts its focus back to core subscriptions, utilizing streaming as a supplemental service amidst challenging marketplace conditions.
You'll spend almost $200,000 in your lifetime on streaming, cable TV, mobile, and internet
Consumers underestimate the cumulative cost of subscriptions over their lifetime, with total expenses significantly exceeding typical big-ticket purchases.
TCL TVs will use films made with generative AI to push targeted ads
Advertising strategies are evolving in TV, with OSes enabling targeted ads and using AI for content creation, exemplified by TCL's new approach.
T-Mobile Targets Consumers, Small Businesses with Three Plans
T-Mobile introduces three new internet plans catering to home and small business customers, emphasizing affordability and straightforward features.
Sharing your Max password? That's about to get more difficult
Discovery Max to crack down on password sharing similar to Netflix, starting gentle reminders and will implement stricter measures by 2025.
"Colin From Accounts" and the Joys of Second-Tier Streaming
Paramount Plus, despite its sizeable audience, still faces challenges in becoming a dominant player in the streaming market.
4 CTV ad spend trends to track in 2025
By 2026, nine streaming services are expected to generate over $1 billion in ad revenue, illustrating rapid market expansion.
CTV viewership is rising faster than its ad spend, highlighting a potential imbalance in the market.