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Marketing tech
fromDigiday
11 hours ago

Ad Tech Briefing: Disney and Mediaocean sound the death knell for the I/O

Disney and Mediaocean's partnership aims to streamline ad purchasing through Prisma Direct, reducing inefficiencies and costs in the media supply chain.
#netflix
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago
Business

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

Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day 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
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Can Netflix Failed Warner Bros. Merger Be What Sends Earnings Soaring?

Netflix's Q1 2026 results are anticipated to reflect strong organic growth despite the recent breakup fee from the Warner Bros. Discovery deal.
Television
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Opinion: Netflix is the Perfect Stock to Beat Inflation-and the Market

Netflix has outperformed the market with a 5% gain this year, showcasing resilience amid economic challenges.
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

One of the stars of smash hit comedy The Studio launches a quizshow: Best podcasts of the week

Mindy Kaling participates in Ike Barinholtz's trivia podcast, blending light-hearted chat with various topics.
#openai
Media industry
fromDigiday
23 hours ago

What OpenAI's TBPN deal reveals about branded entertainment's limits

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN highlights the value of authentic content in building audience relationships beyond traditional advertising.
Media industry
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

OpenAI takes on another "side quest," buys tech-focused talk show TBPN

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN will maintain its editorial independence while enhancing marketing and communications efforts.
#connected-tv
fromAol
3 days ago
Television

The rise of CTV IRL: Valuable TV audiences are no longer just sitting at home

Television
fromAol
3 days ago

The rise of CTV IRL: Valuable TV audiences are no longer just sitting at home

Connected TV is expanding into public spaces, transforming how audiences engage with content outside the home.
Television
fromMiami Herald
3 days ago

The rise of CTV IRL: Valuable TV audiences are no longer just sitting at home

Connected TV is evolving to engage audiences in social spaces like restaurants and gyms, reflecting a shift in consumer behavior towards experiences.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 week 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.
Film
fromVulture
3 days ago

The 13 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's film explores wedding anxieties and dark secrets, while reality shows continue to stir drama and relationships.
Tech industry
fromThe Motley Fool
4 days ago

Why I Wouldn't Touch Roku Stock Right Now | The Motley Fool

Roku's stock has declined significantly, despite recent revenue growth and profitability, due to structural challenges and high competition in the tech industry.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

Net Insight introduces programmable video production network | Computer Weekly

Programmable Trust Boundaries enable predictable live media interconnection across distributed networks and cloud environments.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 day ago

CNN builds in-house agent infrastructure as it prepares for AI-driven media trading

CNN plans to implement agentic infrastructure for media transactions by Q1 2027, focusing on testing and buyer behavior in 2026.
Independent films
fromInverse
4 days ago

Hulu Just Quietly Released The Trippiest Sci-Fi Movie Of The Year

College experiences often involve experimentation with substances, making it a fitting backdrop for coming-of-age stories like Pizza Movie.
Film
fromVariety
5 days ago

When Fandom Converts: How TikTok Is Driving Measurable Box Office Growth

TikTok has become a powerful engine for movie discovery, translating online engagement into real-world ticket sales.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Streaming Profits Are Up 72% Yet Disney Shares Are Down 17% This Year

Walt Disney reported strong Q1 FY2026 revenue but faced a significant drop in share price and negative social sentiment regarding Bob Iger.
Media industry
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Hollywood studios reach a tentative agreement with writers union

Writers Guild of America and AMPTP reached a tentative four-year agreement, ensuring health plan sustainability and addressing free work challenges.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
3 days ago

From Streaming To AI: Agency Leaders' Next Big Media Bets

Streaming platform consolidation is reshaping agency strategies, emphasizing precision and adaptability in targeting consumer attention.
fromVulture
5 days ago

New on Paramount+: April 2026

Arrival is a moody sci-fi drama about a linguistics professor, played by Amy Adams, who is tasked with finding a way to communicate with aliens that arrive on Earth.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The Testaments to Big Mistakes: the seven best shows to stream this week

Via tentative rebel student Agnes Mackenzie, the drama meticulously illustrates the ways disempowered people hoard what little agency they have in Gilead's oppressive environment.
Television
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
5 days ago

How purchase data is redefining TV ad performance and driving revenue

Advertisers must adopt modern strategies, including purchase-based segmentation, to effectively engage consumers in the evolving TV landscape.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
3 weeks 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.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

ABC Wins Big As CBS Continues Struggle in Q1 Ratings

ABC World News Tonight leads nightly news ratings, with CBS Evening News trailing significantly under Tony Dokoupil's leadership.
Marketing tech
fromMarketing Dive
1 week 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.
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Let's Wrap Up the MFL with a Few Small Charts

One Battle After Another dominated the awards race and even threw in some box-office points as well. Seven of the top-ten movies were Best Picture nominees at the Oscars, for what it's worth.
Film
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
5 days ago

TNT Sports moves to HBO Max: How to watch FA Cup, Champions League & Premier League

Subscribers to TNT Sports can now access the service through HBO Max, which has replaced Discovery+ for online streaming. Existing Discovery+ users can log in using their current credentials.
Television
Television
fromEsquire
5 days ago

Here's Your Full Release Schedule for 'Your Friends & Neighbors' Season 2

Coop embraces his dual life as a family man and burglar, facing new challenges in the upcoming season of Your Friends & Neighbors.
Media industry
fromDigiday
6 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: What publishers have to offer creators

Publishers are increasingly collaborating with creators to enhance revenue opportunities and audience reach.
Film
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Hollywood Is Dead: We Must Fight to Save the True Magic

Technological advancement in filmmaking has eliminated scarcity and bottlenecks that once created awe, diminishing the magic of cinema through abundance rather than enhancing it.
#streaming
Television
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

This company is turning YouTube videos into TV shows as streamers chase Gen Alpha

Streamers are launching creator content to attract Gen Alpha away from YouTube, with Pocket.watch leading the initiative.
Media industry
fromMoney Digest
1 week 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.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 weeks 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.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The State of the Game Show

The State of the Union has transformed from a constitutional requirement for the president to report to Congress into a monarchical spectacle where Congress defers to the president rather than treating him as accountable to them.
Television
fromInverse
6 days ago

What Will Happen In Paradise Season 3? Writer Teases A Massive [SPOILERS] Twist

Paradise reveals a complex narrative involving a quantum computer and time manipulation, culminating in significant twists across its seasons.
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

YouTube shows are closing in on traditional TV fast

Creator TV channels are emerging as a significant competitor to traditional TV, attracting advertisers with lower ad loads and substantial viewing hours.
Television
fromDigiday
1 week 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.
Television
fromThe Atlantic
1 week 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.
Media industry
fromOK Magazine
2 weeks ago

Why the Oscars Are Losing TV Viewers But Winning the Internet

The 2026 Oscars experienced declining television viewership but achieved record social media engagement, reflecting a fundamental shift in how audiences consume and participate in the event.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
4 weeks 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.
Television
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

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

Spring brings significant discounts on streaming services and devices, with Amazon's Big Spring Sale offering up to 50% off devices and 79% off services.
Media industry
fromDigiday
2 weeks ago

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.
Humor
fromThe New Yorker
11 years ago

Realistic TV Ratings

A set of satirical TV rating labels pairs mock codes with cynical, humorous content warnings about sexual content, bloat, unfulfilled plotlines, and cultural effects.
Media industry
fromExchangewire
3 weeks 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.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

YouTube TV will launch custom multiview and channel packages 'soon'

YouTube TV is getting ready to launch two major updates that will allow you to watch multiple non-sports channels simultaneously, as well as choose from 10 new paid plans focused on a range of topics, including sports, entertainment, and news. In his annual letter to users, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan says both of these changes will arrive "soon." YouTube TV has been slowly expanding its multiview feature over the past few years.
Gadgets
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
Apple
fromTheankler
1 month ago

Video Pods Are Eating TV. Apple Wants In

Apple adds web‑streamed video, adaptive playback, and dynamic ad support to its Podcasts app, entering video and ad markets to better compete with YouTube and Spotify.
Television
fromMen's Journal
3 weeks ago

NBC Cancels One of Its Priciest Reality Shows

NBC canceled Yes Chef! after one season due to high production costs and insufficient profitability despite stable viewership numbers throughout its run.
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Access Hollywood Canceled After Nearly 30 Years

Since its 1996 debut, Access Hollywood has aired nearly 12,000 episodes. Yet its most infamous segment was one that never made it to broadcast: in October 2016, weeks before the presidential election, The Washington Post obtained footage of then-candidate Donald Trump making lewd comments about women to Access Hollywood host Billy Bush.
Media industry
Television
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

Netflix Premium vs. Netflix Standard: I compared the subscriptions plans to find the best deal

Netflix Premium suits families of 4+ with simultaneous streaming needs, while ad-supported plans work for budget-conscious users willing to tolerate ads.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Netflix Has No Rivals

Netflix remains financially strong with 17.6% revenue growth and 12-14% projected 2026 growth, while media headlines exaggerate minor AI deals as competitive threats.
Television
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

The Best TV Shows of 2026 (So Far)

Despite industry turmoil, quality television continues thriving with acclaimed new seasons and innovative shows across multiple genres in 2026.
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

The Fictitious Capital of HBO's Industry

In the fourth season of Industry, everyone has a story to sell: a neutered fund or loveless marriage, shamed husbands, a life aimless after retirement, a payment-processing firm hampered by its ties to porn and sex work. These labels seem to indicate mistaken priorities or misplaced trust. But they are just narratives to be refined or redefined. Everything is up for grabs if you tell the right story.
Television
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 month ago

Future of TV Briefing: WTF is server-guided ad insertion?

Server-guided ad insertion enables low-latency, targeted ad delivery in live streaming by combining client-side flexibility with server-side cushioning to minimize buffering and delays.
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.
Television
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 months ago

Interactive CTV Ads Were Mostly Talk - Until Now | AdExchanger

Interactive CTV advertising moved from theoretical demos to practical, mainstream adoption in 2025, driven by better ad tech, measurement, formats, and advertiser familiarity.
Media industry
fromObserver
2 months ago

Social Platforms Are Moving Onto TV Screens-Industry Experts Explain Why

Social video viewing is expanding from phones into TVs and living rooms, blurring lines between social platforms and traditional television while boosting creator-driven content.
Television
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Apple TV's The Hunt finally has a premiere date

Apple TV's French drama The Hunt premieres March 4 after plagiarism delays; Gaumont now credits it as based on Douglas Fairbairn's novel Shoot.
fromVulture
2 months ago

Every TV Show Canceled in 2026 So Far

Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, pickup order to lack of renewal. Here we bid farewell to the canceled shows of 2026. Less than a month into the year (and last lunar year not even over) and shows are already starting to drop. This post will serve as living tribute to the TV we're going to miss in 2027. Don't cry because they're over, smile because hopefully there are some sort of residuals in place for the workers.
Television
Television
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

47 Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2026

2026 television features returning hit series, spinoffs, and final seasons from acclaimed shows, promising another strong year for small-screen storytelling.
fromDigiday
2 months ago

Future of TV Briefing: How AI agents prime TV advertising for 'premium automation'

As he explained, programmatic standards like the OpenRTB protocol have enabled computer programs to buy ads on behalf of humans. But the ad formats and inventory types purchased by those programmatic tools have been pretty simplistic, relatively speaking. By that I mean when compared to the complexity of a traditional TV ad buy, where the audience has to be forecasted ahead of time and there are all kinds of rules regarding which advertiser gets what ad slot in which program.
Television
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
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.
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