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VIZIO’s Inscape: 27.4% of TVs Watched Baseball in October
Baseball tune-in was big on VIZIO TVs, per data from Inscape. Over 27% of devices tuned into at least a minute of baseball in October.
Hulu’s Future Could Get Much Brighter If Comcast Stays Involved
If Comcast truly intends to keep its 33% stake in Hulu, the service suddenly becomes a much bigger priority for Disney.
Will American Athletic Conference’s Expansion Gamble Work For TV?
The AAC replaced key departures with six new members. But do any of them register when it comes to what matters most? (interest from TV audiences)
What Really Is First-Party Data?
If you asked ten ad tech veterans what constitutes first-party data, you’d likely get ten responses that all map back to identity. From email addresses to demography, the industry’s view on what defines first-party data tends to focus exclusively on audience data. But are we missing part of the point? What about context and all of the data associated with it too? Shouldn't we be paying attention to that too?
‘Squid Game’ Is King But Netflix Has A LOT Of Other International Hits Coming
Netflix has a huge international hit with ‘Squid Game,’ but with 45 production and acquisition teams around the globe, its overseas content pipeline is a huge competitive advantage.
What Would Happen To ESPN Without Disney?
If Disney actually does explore spinning ESPN off, what does that mean for the “Worldwide Leader” trying to operate on its own?
ESPN Adds Wild Card Monday Night Games, But Streaming Future Still Up In Air
ESPN signed yet another big rights deal, for Monday Night NFL playoff games. But as it racks up mega-deals, questions continue to grow about how long the Worldwide Leader can remain on the shrinking Pay TV bundle before it must fully embrace the direct-to-consumer streaming future.
Live Entertainment Has Come To Streaming, Launching A New Era
Live sporting events were the last exclusive part of the cable bundle; new box office releases were similarly exclusive. Their arrival to streaming signals that we have arrived at a tipping point.