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Disney's Full Return to Movie Theaters Will Meet New, Lasting Challenges
When Black Widow comes to theaters and streaming in July, it'll meet an entirely new environment that challenges Disney's "event" emphasis for theatrical releases.
How Disney+ Pushed Ads Promoting 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'
In the lead-up to its newest Marvel show, here's how Disney+ built hype with TV and social video ads.
NFL's New TV Rights Deal is Exception, Not Rule for Upcoming Sports Negotiations
The NFL cashed in on network's desire to secure linear TV's future... and set up the peaceful transition to streaming.
What's the Point of Awards Season When What's 'New' Doesn't Matter Anymore?
Award season is highlighting the fact that everyone's just watching what they want at this point, whether that's live or on-demand.
New TV[R]EV & iSpot Special Report: Addressable TV Reach
TV[R]EV's latest report shares new data from iSpot on how addressable ad impressions exploded in 2020, and which industries fueled that rise.
ESPN's NHL TV Rights Deal Show New Positioning for Hulu, ESPN+
ESPN's new deal with the NHL is an evolution in how Disney utilizes streaming services ESPN+ and Hulu.
WandaVision and the Renewed Case for Weekly, Serialized TV
WandaVision's weekly approach helped fuel even greater conversation about the show, and provides further proof that streaming TV should opt for weekly release schedules.
Amazon Prime Video, Creators and Fixing the Clunky User Experience
Amazon's new deal with Donald Glover plots a path toward more curation, channels and a better user interface.
Who Needs the Other More: ESPN or the NFL?
Disney would prefer to avoid paying double the current rate on its next NFL deal. So who has the leverage here?
Sports Media Rights: Current TV Deals and What's on the Horizon
The next few years. of sports media rights negotiations have an opportunity to alter TV... if any of the rightsholders really change, of course
Return of EA Sports’ College Football Game Opens Esports to New Fans
The coming return of EA Sports' popular college football game could spawn an influx of new esports fans young and old.
What's the Future of the Super Bowl as a TV Event?
Super Bowl ratings declining set off some alarm bells -- but the more interesting conversation is around what it means for the future of the game on TV.
Which Brands Drove Super Bowl Advertising for Autos?
Auto brands are traditionally some of the biggest advertisers during the Super Bowl, but hung back a bit in 2021 with just four spots for the industry.
Scattered Audiences Put Spotlight on Transparency as Video Publishers Uncover New Revenue Streams
New members to the Global Video Measurement Alliance highlight how social video's about to scale up as a revenue opportunity.
NBC Sports Network's Demise Wasn't Due to Too Much Sports on TV
NBC's move to sunset NBCSN wasn't about sports -- it was about keeping cable afloat as it pivots to streaming.
Tubular Labs: TV Doubles Down On Social Video Heading Into 2021
Tubular Labs CRO Denis Crushell discusses how TV -- streaming and linear -- is utilizing social video to grow viewership in 2021.
Franchises are What Stops Churn for Streaming Services
Churn is going to become an increasing problem for streaming services... unless they're able to harness the power of franchises, of course (no easy feat).
Inside Disney+'s 'WandaVision' Premiere Ad Push
You've probably noticed some "WandaVision" ads in recent weeks. Here's a look at just how much Disney and Marvel have pushed the show in advance of the premiere.
Sports League Expansion, and How Lost Revenues and Media Rights Factor In
Lost revenues for the major sports leagues in the U.S. could mean expansion is in the works to pocket more cash (via rights deals and expansion fees)
What's Left of Tucker Carlson's Advertisers (So Far) in 2021?
Who's still advertising during Tucker Carlson Tonight? A look at the handful of brands left.