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9 hours ago
Intellectual property law

Italian court orders Netflix refunds after ruling price hikes illegal | TNW

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from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Institutional Investors Pile Into Netflix Even as Company Executives Head for the Exits

Netflix shows a divide between bullish analyst ratings and insider selling, indicating mixed signals for investors.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
14 hours 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.
Intellectual property law
fromTNW | Eu
9 hours ago

Italian court orders Netflix refunds after ruling price hikes illegal | TNW

Netflix's price increases from 2017 to 2024 violated Italian consumer law, leading to a court ruling for refunds and price rollbacks.
Television
from24/7 Wall St.
3 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.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Institutional Investors Pile Into Netflix Even as Company Executives Head for the Exits

Netflix shows a divide between bullish analyst ratings and insider selling, indicating mixed signals for investors.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
2 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.
Marketing
fromCity AM
1 day ago

World Cup no longer has global audience - and that's a marketers challenge

The World Cup is evolving, presenting new challenges for fans and brands due to its expanded format and diverse audience engagement.
Tech industry
fromThe Motley Fool
2 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.
Photography
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Eddy Cue on how iTunes became Apple's services blueprint

"It truly revolutionized music, and it really gave us a whole different perspective of what services can do," Cue said.
Apple
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Peak Devs Call Out Entitled Gamers Who Want Endless Free Updates

Endless support for games is not guaranteed; updates are considered a bonus, not a right.
Film
fromVariety
4 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.
5 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
5 hours 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.
fromNo Film School
2 days ago

How a $30K Animated Indie Scored a Theatrical Run - Then Landed on HBO

Glander and producer Payson made Boys Go to Jupiter with a tiny team and a $30,000 budget, showcasing the potential of indie filmmaking in animation.
Independent films
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
3 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.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

From the phone to the plex: why TV shows are turning into movies

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man achieved over 25 million views on Netflix in three days, showcasing the shift from cinema to streaming.
Television
fromAol
2 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.
fromVulture
4 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
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Spotify's ad exchange grew its programmatic ad base, but buyers want more

Spotify's ad exchange significantly increased its programmatic advertiser base, achieving 222% growth in active advertisers since its launch.
European startups
fromInfoQ
2 weeks ago

QCon London 2026: From DVDs to Global Streaming How Netflix's Commerce Architecture Actually Evolve

Netflix evolved its commerce architecture from real-time US-based billing to a hybrid global system supporting 130+ countries through pragmatic incremental changes driven by regional payment method differences.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
6 days 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.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Netflix Retreats: The Streaming Giant Faces Its Toughest Balancing Act Yet

Netflix stock declined 3% following a 23.2% monthly surge, driven by profit-taking and concerns over a $42.2 billion Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition funded through bridge financing that increases debt and interest expenses.
Media industry
fromFortune
1 day ago

3 reasons OpenAI buying daily tech show TBPN for hundreds of millions isn't totally crazy | Fortune

Knowing when to sell is crucial for startup success, as demonstrated by TBPN's timely sale to OpenAI.
#openai
Media industry
fromArs Technica
2 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.
Media industry
fromArs Technica
2 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.
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.
Media industry
fromIndieWire
4 days ago

To Access Stranded Capital, Filmmakers Need to Learn Demand-Side Thinking

Shifting from supply-side to demand-side thinking is crucial for independent filmmakers to attract investment and audience interest.
Media industry
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Media Briefing: Publishers debate the value of AI licensing and GEO

Publishing executives discussed the challenges and opportunities of AI search optimization and licensing deals during the Digiday Publishing Summit.
Media industry
fromDigiday
4 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.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Netflix Stock Ready For 50% Surge

Netflix stock rose to $90 after withdrawing from an $83 billion Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition, positioning it for a potential 50% surge to $135 as the company maintains strong subscriber growth and profitability.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Netflix or Paramount: who would be the best new owner of Warner Bros?

Netflix made a deal to buy the Warner Bros side of the company—its studio and streaming businesses—late last year, but Paramount Skydance has been undeterred, aggressively pursuing what it claims to be a better offer for the entire WBD operation. After several failed attempts at a hostile takeover, WBD is considering a final Paramount offer, to which Netflix will have the opportunity to counter.
Film
Marketing tech
fromwww.cnbc.com
1 month ago

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.
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.
#media-consolidation
Media industry
fromExchangewire
2 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.
fromTruthout
1 month ago
Media industry

Netflix Bows Out of Warner Bros. Discovery Bid After Skydance Raises Offer

Netflix withdrew from bidding for Warner Bros. Discovery, allowing Paramount Skydance to proceed with a $111 billion acquisition that would give the Ellison family control of both CNN and CBS News.
Media industry
fromExchangewire
2 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.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Link: Netflix simpler story without Warner Bros. Discovery deal

Why now? It's a simpler story. Without the Warner Brothers Discovery acquisition. I didn't really understand why they were going after that to begin with, but now you can focus on the fundamentals.
Television
#netflix-wbd-merger
fromWIRED
1 month ago
US politics

Netflix Says if the HBO Merger Makes It Too Expensive, You Can Always Cancel

fromWIRED
1 month ago
US politics

Netflix Says if the HBO Merger Makes It Too Expensive, You Can Always Cancel

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.
#mergers--acquisitions
fromFortune
1 month ago
Television

Paramount has 7 days to raise its offer for Warner Bros. after Netflix waives exclusivity | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
Television

Paramount has 7 days to raise its offer for Warner Bros. after Netflix waives exclusivity | Fortune

Media industry
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros. after Paramount's offers 'superior' deal

Warner Bros. Discovery agreed to merge with Paramount after Netflix declined to match Paramount's $111 billion offer, ending a major Hollywood bidding war.
Film
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

What to know about Netflix's landmark acquisition of Warner Bros. | TechCrunch

Netflix acquired Warner Bros. film and television studios, HBO and HBO Max, consolidating major franchises and reshaping Hollywood's streaming landscape.
Media industry
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Netflix is getting a bunch of cash from its broken WBD deal. We've got some ideas on what it can do with it.

David Ellison transformed Paramount into Netflix's biggest streaming threat in under a year and is positioned to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, while Netflix received $2.8 billion as a consolation prize.
#streaming-consolidation
Media industry
fromFortune
1 month ago

3 things we will never know after Netflix pulled out of the Warner Bros. bidding, handing it to Paramount | Fortune

Paramount Skydance won the Warner Bros. Discovery bidding war over Netflix, leaving unresolved questions about theatrical distribution, streaming consolidation, and Hollywood's future structure.
Media industry
fromFortune
1 month ago

3 things we will never know after Netflix pulled out of the Warner Bros. bidding, handing it to Paramount | Fortune

Paramount Skydance won the Warner Bros. Discovery bidding war over Netflix, leaving unresolved questions about theatrical distribution, streaming consolidation, and Hollywood's future structure.
#netflix-acquisition-strategy
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Why did Netflix back down from its deal to acquire Warner Bros.? | TechCrunch

Netflix withdrew its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery due to shareholder concerns, wavering commitment after Paramount's increased offer, and Trump administration guidance against overpaying.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Why did Netflix back down from its deal to acquire Warner Bros.? | TechCrunch

Netflix withdrew its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery due to shareholder concerns, wavering commitment after Paramount's increased offer, and Trump administration guidance against overpaying.
#media-acquisition
Media industry
fromInverse
1 month ago

What Does Paramount Buying Warner Bros. Mean For You?

Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery will merge Paramount+ and HBO Max into a single streaming service, reducing subscription costs for consumers despite concerns about creative independence under David Ellison's leadership.
Business
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Paramount sweetens its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery with 'additional benefits'

Paramount increased incentives and extended its tender deadline while offering $30 per share to win control of Warner Bros. Discovery but lacks majority shareholder support.
#merger-and-acquisition
fromFortune
1 month ago

Netflix walks away, saying Warner was 'always a 'nice to have' at the right price, not a 'must have' at any price' | Fortune

We believe we would have been strong stewards of Warner Bros.' iconic brands. But this transaction was always a 'nice to have' at the right price, not a 'must have' at any price. Netflix's co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters explained their decision to withdraw, emphasizing that while they valued the opportunity, the financial terms no longer justified proceeding with the acquisition.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Paramount wins the battle for Warner Bros after Netflix declines to match the bid

Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's superior bid for Warner Bros Discovery studios, citing that the deal was no longer financially attractive at the required price.
Media industry
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

Now What? 7 Big Questions We Have Now That Paramount - Not Netflix - Is Buying Warner Bros. Discovery

Netflix withdrew from a $82.7 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, allowing Paramount-Skydance to acquire WBD for $111 billion instead.
Media industry
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Netflix backs away from offer to buy Warner Bros. | CBC News

Netflix withdrew its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery assets after Paramount Skydance raised its offer to $31 per share, making Netflix's $27.75 offer financially uncompetitive.
Television
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Netflix beats revenue estimates as subscriber count climbs 325 million

Netflix beat Wall Street revenue estimates, surpassed 325 million subscribers, and revised an $82.7 billion all-cash offer to acquire Warner Bros Discovery's studios and franchises.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
1 month ago

Other Than Buying Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount Skydance's Priority Is Streaming Revenue Growth | AdExchanger

Paramount Skydance prioritizes streaming growth with 10% YoY DTC revenue increase and expects $30 billion total revenue in 2025, while pursuing Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition at $31 per share.
Television
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

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.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Why Warner Bros. Discovery dialed up the heat in its latest rejection of Paramount

WBD used pointed language, calling Paramount's bid the "largest leveraged buyout in history by a wide margin" and tying its potential failure to previous big LBOs that didn't close on the initially agreed-upon terms. In its new filing, WBD also described Paramount's financial condition as "not strong," noting that its credit was already rated "junk" by S&P before the "extraordinary amount of debt financing" required by the deal.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Netflix and Paramount deals are both wrong for Warner Bros Discovery and democracy

Donald Trump wants CNN sold. He has said so repeatedly and publicly, demanding it should be sold in any deal involving Warner Bros Discovery. Now one of America's largest media companies is racing to oblige him, while another looks to consolidate its power. Wednesday's House judiciary hearing on streaming competition where lawmakers voiced concern over the Trump administration's influence and a potential merger's toll on consumers made clear just how dangerous both options are for free speech, audiences and democracy itself.
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