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Holiday Hot List: Netflix Wins A Bad Fight, VIZIO Shows Holiday Spirit
PLUS: TikTok is digital North Korea and PBS stations going independent
Netflix Wins A Terrible Fight.
Netflix is investing in consumer experiences to change how its viewed by customers. Even when the main event sucks, it wins.
Why Did ‘Avatar: Fire And Ash’ Open So Much Smaller Than ‘The Way Of Water?’
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ opened 34% smaller than ‘The Way of Water’ at the box office. That’s hardly a disaster, but it’s worth examining further.
TikTok Is Just Digital North Korea
In the brave new world of Feudal Media, users have no idea they’re trapped inside a bubble. And how to fix it.
Why The Oscars Wanted YouTube
A big win for YouTube, but in many ways an even bigger win for the movie industry, which is counting on YouTube to revive its fortunes.
Can Local PBS Stations Go Independent? Can They Afford Not To?
Stations that once relied on PBS for national programming, interconnection infrastructure, and brand recognition now face three unattractive options: raise unprecedented levels of private funding, dramatically scale back operations, or reinvent themselves entirely.
What VIZIO’s Holiday Viewership Data Is Telling Advertisers About The Evolution Of Streaming
An examination of viewership data from VIZIO shows a clear migration to streaming platforms during the holidays, as viewers turn to on-demand platforms to get their fix of both new and nostalgic titles.
Tube Trends: What The Oscars Moving To YouTube Means
YouTube taking over the Oscars broadcast changes how big events reach a broad TV audience (as YouTube expands itself further as a traditional TV alternative).
Most Efficient, Most Volatile, Most Fragile: A Genre-By-Genre Look At Conversion
Film genres all fall under the larger umbrella of movie entertainment, but do they behave differently when you examine how audiences respond to them? A recent study revealed key advantages and vulnerabilities that offer plenty of practical takeaways.
Hot List: Abnormal Is The New Normal
PLUS: Alan Wolk looks at what porn can teach us about the future of AI, Jesse Redniss on Disney’s OpenAI deal, and more
The Warner Bros Game Of Thrones: Understanding The Strategies
TVREV’s new infographic lays out all the issues in the ongoing battle to see who will buy Warner Bros… or the most valuable part of it.
What Porn Can Teach Us About The Future Of AI, Are Movies Really Dead?
Why the porn industry is such a good barometer of how new media technologies are being adopted. Plus is the era of theatrical-release movies kaput?
The Billion-Dollar Sandbox: Why Disney’s Deal With OpenAI Is The “Netflix Moment” For GenAI
Disney's $1 billion OpenAI deal is a game-changer for IP licensing, but by feeding its core characters and stories to a third-party platform, the company risks repeating the "Netflix mistake."
It May All Come Down To CNN
In a recent interview, President Trump indicated he regarded the sale of CNN as key to the Warner Bros. deal. We unpack.
The CW’s Next Act Could Be Its Strangest Yet
The CW risks becoming a network whose primary purpose is to serve the strategic and financial interests of its parent companies — not the needs of viewers, creators, or its local affiliates.
Tube Trends: How Netflix Would Upgrade YouTube Footprint With Warner Bros.
One of the biggest assets in a potential Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. could be its enormous YouTube audience.
AI For Content Discovery Flunks The Follow-Through
New research from veed analytics reveals that while AI chatbots may be good at finding TV shows, they still can’t get the links right.
The 210 DMA Upgrade: How LG, CCR and AdImpact Are Making Local Work for CTV Buyers
A new collab between LG Ad Solutions, AdImpact and CCR Media looks to make local CTV buying easier and more data driven across every US DMA.
From Hype To Habit: Comscore's New Report Explores How Consumers Really Use AI
Comscore’s new report on how, where, when and why consumers are using AI offers a raft of surprising insights and discoveries. We unpack.
Paramount Makes The Expected Counteroffer
David Ellison’s unsurprising counteroffer/hostile bid for Warner Bros. is just the latest chapter in the saga. Here’s why it’s a boon for conspiracy theorists everywhere.

