
The Future Of Television. Dissected Daily.
Is CABSAT Becoming The IBC Of The Middle East?
From packed panels to side events and boat parties, Yann Colléter explains why CABSAT might just be where the future of media tech in EMEAPAC is being shaped.
The Streaming Wars Might Be Renamed The Platform Wars
As the streaming wars shift to platform wars, Jo Redfern explores why YouTube—not Netflix—may hold the key to the future of sports media and monetization.
What’s Possible: KERV + WBD On Making Shoppable Content Actually Work
In our final What's Possible videos, KERV’s Marika Roque and WBD's Derek Gatts discuss how KERV's technology is helping to power WBD's new shoppable platform, and why shoppable content is about to become the next big thing on CTV.
YouTube Has The Largest Share, But The Battle To Monetize Streaming Viewers Is Just Getting Started
YouTube’s share of viewers rises to 12.4% in April ,according to Nielsen
Hot List: TV’s Debt to Soldiers, Elmo’s New Home, ESPN in Flux
This Memorial Day, TVREV reflects on the sacrifices that made American media possible, exploring how the post-WWII TV boom shaped culture and conflict—and what might’ve been lost if history had turned out differently.
N Is For Netflix, Ad-Supported Amazon’s Amazing Amount Of Adoption
Why Netflix’s Sesame Street play puts them in the “W” column and some new numbers about how many ad-supported subscribers Amazon really has. (A lot!)
ESPN’s Streaming Challenge: How To Sell To An Audience That May Not ‘Need’ You
ESPN’s price model for a new streaming service makes financial sense. But how does it sell consumers on needing it?
Local TV Isn’t Ready For A Retail Future — But It Has No Choice
Today’s media economy increasingly favors “retail” or direct-to-consumer (DTC) models - yet local TV has almost no direct relationship with its audience.
Wanna Watch The Game? Stay In the Car, Says Gracenote
‘Gracenote is uniquely positioned to bring personalized sports experiences to the connected car space.’ - Trent Wheeler, head of innovation at Gracenote.
Smart TVs, Slim Margins And Strategic Resets: What’s Keeping European Streamers Up At Night
A new study from VODProfessional provides fresh insight into what Europe’s top TV executives are really thinking about at 2AM.
More Studies Show Streaming Gains
Biggest streaming title is ABC’s long-running drama ‘Grey’s Anatomy’
What’s Possible, Part 2
In Part 2 of our “What’s Possible” video series, we hear from more industry thought leaders on what the future will look like.
How The Big Charter-Cox Deal Will Impact The TV Business
Also: Cross-platform TV ad measurement company iSpot names Steven Millman as chief scientist
Hot List: Follow The Money, Use The Data, Save Democracy?
This week’s Hot List dives into how following the money explains Amazon’s rise in TV, the growing role of data in Upfronts, and why platforms, publishers, and even baseball must adapt to win both attention and ad dollars.
Max Has A First Name Again, Four Big Takeaways From The Upfronts
WBD is putting the “HBO” back in Max. We look at why and what it means in a macrotrend kind of way. Plus the four big trends we saw at the Upfronts this year.
2025 Upfronts: The Year Data Became The Product (Finally)
The biggest story of the 2025 Upfronts? TV isn’t just content anymore—it’s infrastructure.
In The Public Interest: Why Broadcasters Should Carry C-SPAN
Carrying C-SPAN could serve as a broadcaster bargaining chip in negotiations with the FCC, helping to secure favorable regulatory treatment such as relaxed ownership caps and support for the costly ATSC 3.0 transition.
Something’s New, Something’s Old At The Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront
Netflix rolls out big numbers and said its ad-tech suite is coming to a market near you
Aging Audiences Are Forcing TV To Rethink Content For Everyone
In his latest Marconi piece, Christian Knaebel argues that as global audiences age, TV must rethink its youth obsession and start designing for longevity.
Fox Using Late-Season NFL Saturday Slate To Battle ESPN For Attention
Fox and the NFL are taking aim directly at ESPN’s College Football Playoff games with a pair of marquee December Saturday contests this season.