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In Global Content Wars, Netflix's Hefty Investment in Overseas Programming Outstrips Amazon
Does winning on a global basis means investing in more non-US content? Netflix seems to think so and that’s why they’re way ahead of Amazon
Iger Wins The Mouse Wars, The NBA Lends A Shoulder To Roku
Whither goes the Mouse House, so goes the industry. Or at least the old school media companies. Why Iger’s win matters plus why having an NBA shoulder channel is a huge win for Roku.
Old Wine, New Bottles: Quantifying Hollywood's Continued Reliance On Remakes And Revivals
Hollywood has long been criticized for its over reliance on tried and true IP. But which streamers are most guilty of jumping on this trends? The results will surprise you.
Streaming's Round Trip: How Netflix Went From Borrowing Content To Originals And Back Again
Netflix’s round trip voyage—from licensing to originals and back again, is a good window into how the streaming business model keeps shifting. But is this latest move a good one? Brandon Katz has the goods.
Does TV Need To Better Cater To Generation TikTok?
A new report says Gen Z is watching less TV and more social media. Should streamers be worried? Mike Shields unpacks.
Beyond Netflix: Can Streaming Rivals Leverage IP Strengths?
While much of the media seems to have handed Netflix the streaming crown, IP properties and a focus on quality might soon alter that perception.
Netflix Keeps Veering Mainstream, VIZIO’s FAST Success
There’s a good reason Netflix is moving towards more mainstream content and what VIZIO’s very good Q4 tells us about the direction of the TV OS Wars.
Price Hikes, Bundles and Syndication: Streaming Reacts To Its New Reality
Changing consumer habits and a maturing streaming industry are leading to some new trends, price increases being among the more visible.
Netflix Keeps Growing, Peacock’s Potential Churn Issue
Why Netflix’s programming strategy is helping them gain new users and what they have to do to keep up momentum, will Peacock’s record subscriber gain prove to be a boon or an illusion?
Netflix Pins Down YouTube’s No. 1 Sports Franchise, the WWE
The biggest part of Neflix’s new rights deal with the WWE is how popular wrestling is on YouTube, and how that may be a huge boost to Netflix’s subscriber (and ad) base.
The Year Behind: How Our 2023 Fearless Predictions Panned Out
How did our 2023 predictions pan out? Alan Wolk takes a quick look back.
How FAST Platforms Are Bridging The Gap Between Old School TV And New School Streaming
Brandon Katz explores FAST platforms, with their mix of linear and on-demand programming, help older consumers make the transition to streaming.
Peacock, Netflix See Gains in Earned Media Value
With insights from CreatorIQ’s latest analysis of music and video streaming services.
Hot List: Privacy, Transparency and Truth
This week’s TVREV highlights, and more news across the industry.
Could The New Disney+/Hulu App Dethrone Netflix?
Data from Parrot Analytics indicates that a combined Disney+/Hulu app checks all the boxes in its quest to overtake Netflix as the #1 streaming app.
The Great Rebundling Will Be Ad-Supported, RIP Norman Lear
Why The Great Rebundling is going to be all about ad-supported SVOD and a look at how Norman Lear forever changed TV.
At Netflix, A Few Hits Subsidize Many Misses
New research from Parrot Analytics shows how at Netflix, a handful of hits are what’s paying for all those misses.
Sports Score for Streamers’ Earned Media Value
Food Network, Bleacher Report helped fuel a 26% month-over-month increase in Max’s Earned Media Value, per CreatorIQ.
Will Box Office Hits Finally Help Netflix Get Traction In India
With the rights to two big box office hits, is Netflix poised to actually become a player in the Indian market?
Hot List: TV Industry Drama; Hope, Pain & Complexity
This week’s TVREV highlights, and more news across the industry.