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Do One Thing And Do It Well. Why Discovery Is So Well Suited For Streaming Success
Discovery's decision to maintain synergy between their linear and streaming products is likely a big reason why the service is doing so well just one month in.
HBO Max, Disney+ Bet On Premium Puts Pressure On Competition
Early data on the consumer appeal of new premium content initiatives at Disney+ and HBO Max suggest their competitors will have to come up with a lot more money to continue to compete, and with more than just high-profile movies.
Is Live News The Next FAST Frontier?
Tubi announced a huge expansion of its News section, adding live 24-hour feeds from nearly 80 stations owned by four big groups. Is live news the hot new fashion for free streamers?
The Clubhouse Effect: Is Live Audio Just Live Video 2.0?
Is live social audio just a reinvention of live social video or is there more to Clubhouse and its kin than meets the eye?
European Streaming Hitting Records Too, Thanks to Netflix, Amazon
Netflix and Amazon were just as big in Europe's record year for streaming video as they have been in the United States, a new survey shows. But there were some distinctive Continental differences when you look further into the numbers.
What TV Shows Does Amazon's New CEO Watch?
Amazon is about to make Andy Jassy, the company's just anointed successor to Jeff Bezos and an expert on cloud computing, one of the most powerful people in Hollywood. So does this guy even watch TV?
The Rise Of The Smart TV Ecosystem
A look at the unexpected rise of a massive advertising and content ecosystem centered around smart TV OEMs.
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).
Does Roku Need To Invest In More Shows To Justify Sky-High Share Prices?
Roku's shares are up almost a third in less than two weeks. How to keep them there? We have an idea.
What Next For Roku After Record Week And Quibi Deal?
Roku set all kinds of records in January's first week, and made its first original-content deal. Where does it go from here?
How Did Streaming Video Services Fare In TV[R]EV's 2020 Report Card?
In a year when seven big subscription video services launched, Netflix ruled. How did all the competition grade out in TVRev's report card?
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.
TV In Transition
The point where more TV has more streaming-only viewers is fast approaching and the various players will need to adapt to that scenario. A look at how they might handle the transition.
Week In Review: Nielsen Wants To Make Linear Addressable Happen, Disney+ Creates A Little Magic
The one where we look at why Nielsen's new measurement plan is so revolutionary and why Disney+ is one of the brand's only bright spots this quarter.
Fox News Has A Problem. Its Name Is Newsmax
As viewers move away from cable, does a Fox News competitor with a strong streaming presence actually pose a threat to the cable news giant?
Week In Review: T-Mobile Forgets To Say 'May I?' & Comcast Wants Walmart To Build Them An X1 TV
The one where we look at why and how T-Mobile screwed up so badly with Vibe, and what the thinking is behind the rumored X1-powered Walmart TV.