
The Future Of Television. Dissected Daily.
NFL's Next Media Rights Deal Can Define League, Network Futures
The NFL's 2022 media rights should dictate a lot for both the league going forward and the fortunes of its various broadcast (and maybe streaming) partners.
What Does Streaming Mean for the Movie Studio That Altered Box Office Expectations Forever?
Recent comments from Marvel's Kevin Feige show a studio that may be pivoting faster to streaming than most would assume given its typical box office returns.
Roku Acts Like Streaming TV’s Bouncer. Can That Last?
Roku's latest deal with HBO Max shows it strength in the market, but will this dynamic last? (and what can Roku do if it doesn't)
VIZIO Explains SmartCast
VIZIO VP of Business Development Katherine Pond explains the SmartCast operating system
Disney Investor Day Shows Path to Put All Content Under One Umbrella
Disney announced a TON on Thursday, including the roadmap for an all-in-one streaming service down the line.
ESPN's Business Doesn't Work as a TV App Only... Yet
ESPN's going to shift to a TV app format (ESPN+ or otherwise) at SOME point... that point just won't come until other business concerns work themselves out.
Why Addressable Inventory Makes TV Advertising More Appealing to Brands
VIZIO VP, Network Partnerships Adam Gaynor talks about what makes addressable ads such an appealing option for brands on TV.
Twitch Won't Abandon Gaming Roots. It's Using Them to Inform Its Evolution.
Twitch is taking centerstage with the NFL and other content partners, but also can't lose what makes it unique at the same time.
Lackluster Thanksgiving TV Slate May Test NFL's Dominion Over Holiday
With just two games between bad teams on Thursday, the NFL's ability to grab audiences on Thanksgiving could be thoroughly tested.
Why Can't the Pac-12 Conference Just Figure Out TV?
The Pac-12's latest streaming announcement misses the mark once more as the league won't just focus on trying to get live games to fans.
How CryptoRTB’s Digital Signature Secures Video Ad Transactions
With digital TV growing by the day, it's more important than ever for ad solutions that facilitate secure, transparent transactions. AdLedger‘s CryptoRTB protocol addresses industry-wide concerns around fraud and privacy, as Beachfront President and Founder Frank Sinton explains in the video below.
Expanded NFL Playoffs Could Mean Extra $270 Million or More in TV Media Value for Ads
If the NFL expands the playoffs to 16 teams, TV ad data from iSpot shows that the league and its network partners could see a windfall of at least $270 million in media value compared to last year.
Election Night 2020: TV Ads and Viewer Insights
Which advertisers were all over election night coverage, and which broadcasts attracted the most viewers? Our data breakdown:
Who -- Other Than T-Mobile -- Needs TVision?
T-Mobile's TVision is yet another streaming service in a sea of them. Can it set itself apart in a crowded marketplace?
Gamut Explains How Unified Measurement Works
Gamut Co-Chief Operating Officer Soo Jin Oh explains how unified measurement works, after the company's recent partnership announcement with iSpot.
AOC Twitch Stream Shows Path Forward for Politics & Video Engagement
After drawing an impressive 435K viewers to just play "Among Us" and talk about voting, AOC identifies a path toward future voter engagement
Tubular Audience Ratings Making TV-Like Metrics a Reality for Social Video
The new Tubular Audience Ratings provide unique viewer and minutes watched data that make it easier to evaluate social video like TV.
NFL, College Football's Constant Rescheduling Shows Bubbles are Better for TV
After the NHL and NBA completed successful bubble playoffs, should the NFL and college football follow suit to save TV inventory?
Marvel's 22-Month Movie Gap Will Put New TV Endeavors to the Test
Black Widow's latest delay puts an even greater emphasis on Disney+'s Marvel shows to carry the flag for its highly profitable movie franchise.
What Exactly Would a Potential Buyer Get by Acquiring Quibi?
Quibi's potentially for sale. Who would actually want to acquire the struggling asset and what would any buyer actually get out of the deal?