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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 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.
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.
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.
#connected-tv
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fromAol
1 day 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
1 day 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.
Television
fromAol
1 day 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
1 day 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
fromForbes
1 day 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.
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
#roku
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.
Television
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

Roku's ad-free streaming service was already a great deal - now it's adding Disney movies

Roku's Howdy streaming service offers ad-free viewing for $3 a month with plans to add content from Disney and Warner Bros.
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.
Television
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

Roku's ad-free streaming service was already a great deal - now it's adding Disney movies

Roku's Howdy streaming service offers ad-free viewing for $3 a month with plans to add content from Disney and Warner Bros.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day 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
fromVulture
1 day 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.
fromKotaku
23 hours ago

YouTube's Gaming Historian Steps Back After 15 Years

"Today I'm announcing I will no longer be making Gaming Historian videos. There's nothing dramatic behind it, I promise."
Games
Social media marketing
fromZDNET
2 days ago

How Flipboard's new Surf app lets you merge social feeds, YouTube, and RSS to escape the algorithm - finally

Flipboard Surf aims to create a customizable social network experience by integrating various content types without relying on algorithms.
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
fromKotaku
1 day ago

AI-Generated Interview With One Piece Actor Published By Esquire

Esquire's Joy Ling stated, 'We were stoked to have some face time with the Japanese-American actor, but his schedule prevented it. With a driving need for a feature, we had to be inventive.'
Humor
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

HBO's "The Last of Us" isn't just a trans representation failure. It's a huge step backwards. - LGBTQ Nation

Casting a cis woman as Lev in The Last of Us undermines trans representation and authenticity in media.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
5 days ago

New audio ad service seeks reach + relevance

StreamGuys launched SGcreative, an audio advertising service targeting the U.S. Hispanic market in partnership with Nueva Network.
Music production
fromRAIN News
4 days ago

Streams up; downloads down. RIAA's 2025 year-end report

Total 2025 revenue for the radio industry reached $11.5 billion, with paid subscriptions and vinyl sales driving significant growth.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 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.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 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.
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
Independent films
fromInverse
2 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.
Games
fromGame Informer
5 days ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - April 3

Darth Clark returned to Game Informer, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was released, marking significant events in the gaming industry.
fromTechdirt
2 days ago

Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram's Use Of 'PG-13,' Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start

Meta has agreed to 'substantially reduce' its references to PG-13 and include a rather remarkable disclaimer: 'There are lots of differences between social media and movies.'
Social media marketing
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 days ago

Digital entertainment grew 7x faster than the UK economy - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK digital entertainment sector hit £13.5 billion in revenue in 2025, reflecting a 7.1% year-over-year growth, significantly outpacing the general economy's growth rate of 1.3%.
Digital life
#indie-games
Video games
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Indie Pass is a forthcoming subscription service exclusively for indie games

Indie Pass is a new subscription service for indie games launching on April 13, offering over 70 titles for $8 per month.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Indie Pass is a new subscription service just for indie games

Indie.io launches Indie Pass, a subscription service for indie games, priced at $6.99 per month, featuring over 70 titles starting April 13th.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Indie Pass is a forthcoming subscription service exclusively for indie games

Indie Pass is a new subscription service for indie games launching on April 13, offering over 70 titles for $8 per month.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Indie Pass is a new subscription service just for indie games

Indie.io launches Indie Pass, a subscription service for indie games, priced at $6.99 per month, featuring over 70 titles starting April 13th.
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
fromVariety
3 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.
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.
fromVulture
3 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
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.
Social media marketing
fromBenzinga
5 days ago

Performance Comparison: Meta Platforms And Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Met

Thorough company analysis is essential for investors, focusing on Meta Platforms and its competitors in the Interactive Media & Services industry.
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.
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.
#youtube
Television
fromMakeUseOf
6 days ago

This free web app turns YouTube into a cable TV experience - and it's my favorite way to watch ad-free

Channel Surfer transforms YouTube into a nostalgic cable TV experience, offering a free, ad-free viewing option with a classic interface.
Television
fromMakeUseOf
6 days ago

This free web app turns YouTube into a cable TV experience - and it's my favorite way to watch ad-free

Channel Surfer transforms YouTube into a nostalgic cable TV experience, offering a free, ad-free viewing option with a classic interface.
Marketing tech
fromMarketing Dive
6 days 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
fromFox News
2 days ago

Fox News tops all news brands on YouTube with record-setting 1.5 billion video views during Q1 2026

Fox News Media dominated YouTube in Q1 2026 with 1.5 billion views, outperforming competitors significantly.
#streaming
Television
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 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
6 days 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.
fromtechsciencetoday
4 weeks ago

Something Has Changed About Amazon Fire TV - And It's Actually Not Half Bad

Previously, users only saw a generic "Learn More" button beneath an ad for a movie or show. You couldn't tell whether the content was free or carried a price tag. Now, Amazon introduced more buttons to make things less ambiguous. They launched buttons titled "Watch Free," "Watch Now," or "Watch Live" that are supposed to improve transparency.
Gadgets
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
3 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
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.
Media industry
fromAndroid Police
5 days ago

A fast-growing trend is having a big impact on Android entertainment apps

Short Drama apps are transforming the entertainment app market, with increased ad revenue and a shift towards ad-supported models.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
3 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.
#streaming-services
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago
Television

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

Media industry
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Paid streaming for cheapskates is having a moment

Streaming services have raised prices significantly in 2025, prompting consumer backlash and cancellations, while Roku's budget-friendly Howdy service at $2.99/month targets price-sensitive viewers with older catalog content.
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago
Television

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

Television
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Disney+ gets its own time-sucking vertical video section

Disney+ launches Verts, a vertical short-form video feed similar to TikTok and YouTube Shorts, designed to increase user engagement and compete with social media platforms.
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.
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.
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.
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
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

Survey: Is the streaming infrastructure ready for some football?

Content delivery network provider Netskrt's "State of the ISP Survey" found that live sporting events are the global infrastructure's most daunting streaming challenge and that the biggest worry is traffic generated by American football. The long-term study - conducted between May and August 2025 - includes input from 55 global internet service providers (ISPs). Almost eight in ten survey respondents (78%) said sports cause them the most concern related to streaming reliability. Of these, 70% pointed to American football as the most challenging sport to deliver. International football (soccer) is quickly approaching similar levels.
Soccer (FIFA)
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.
Music
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Scaling the Charts: A Business Case for Accelerating Digital Streaming Momentum

Online music platforms increase access and tracking, while consistent releases, strategic promotion, and audience engagement drive sustained chart success and revenue growth.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Stealing cable has evolved: the new face of TV piracy

SuperBox devices enable inexpensive access to pirated live TV and sports through a network of resellers and Chinese makers, bypassing cable and streaming subscriptions.
Mobile UX
fromTech Times
2 months ago

Netflix Reinvents Its Mobile App to Compete in a Social-First Video Era

Netflix is redesigning its mobile app toward a mobile-first, social, short-form experience with vertical swipeable feeds to reduce discovery friction and compete for user attention.
Television
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Amazon Prime Removing 4K Streaming Access, Locking Behind It New Extra Paywall

Amazon Prime is removing 4K streaming from standard Prime membership and requiring a new $5/month Ultra tier to access it, further reducing the value of the base Prime subscription.
Media industry
fromExchangewire
1 month ago

FreeWheel & Dynata Research Finds Streaming Content Wins Over Viewers, but Intrusive Ads Can Harm Their Experience

European streaming viewers prioritize content availability and value, with 83% satisfied overall, though ad-supported viewers find ads more intrusive than traditional TV watchers.
Digital life
fromPCMAG
11 years ago

Netflix Dominates Web Traffic as Cord Cutters Gobble Data

Netflix accounts for 34.21 percent of peak downstream Internet traffic in North America, far exceeding other streaming services.
Television
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

You'll now have to fork out for an additional subscription if you want to watch 4K content on Prime Video

Amazon rebrands its ad-free Prime Video tier to Ultra at $5/month, removing 4K streaming from the standard tier and requiring the paid upgrade for UHD content.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Game consoles built streaming - until it outgrew them

Hulu ended support for the original Nintendo Switch app, and Netflix will discontinue its PlayStation 3 app, marking legacy-console streaming support shutdowns.
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.
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.
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
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.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

The Guide #233: From Wonder Man to Girl Taken, here's one thing to watch on every streamer

A curated guide recommends lesser-known streaming shows across multiple platforms, featuring niche dramas, classic adaptations, and archived documentaries rather than widely-discussed popular series.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Netflix will quietly VANISH from 87 million devices today

Netflix has announced that its streaming service will stop working on Sony's gaming console from today. Affected users should have been sent a notification on their device, which reads: 'Unfortunately, Netflix will no longer be available on this device after March 2, 2026. Visit netflix.com/compatible devices to see a list of supported devices.'
Television
Media industry
fromDigiday
2 months ago

In Graphic Detail: Why platforms are turning social video into living room TV

Big tech is shifting focus to living rooms, prioritizing social and short-form video, serialized brand content, and ad budgets away from traditional TV.
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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