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Google Making Gains In The OS Wars, Co-Viewing Helps Boost Streaming Reach
The TVOS wars heat up as Google makes gains and Roku solidifies its holds on the US. Meanwhile, viewer-per-household stats assume greater importance.
Endeavor Wants The Sports Entertainment Content Title Belt
As a combined business, WWE and UFC aren’t going to be put in a box, and are likely to make billions in TV and streaming negotiations.
CCR Media Is The Database ACR Is Built On
With ACR assuming an even larger role in the measurement universe, CCR’s media monitoring expertise takes the spotlight.
How Video-Level Data And Content Identifiers Solve The Transparency Problem In CTV
IRIS.TV VP of Marketing Rohan Castelino explains the benefits of content-based targeting: “You are what you watch.”
Men’s, Women’s NCAA Basketball Neck and Neck For Watch-Time
NCAA basketball tournaments lead Inscape’s most recent ranking of the most-watched TV programming, while NBA jumps into the top five and MLB takes sixth place.
Streaming May Be In Flux, But Disney And YouTube Are In Control
The latest consumer research from PCH and ESHAP reveals some surprising strengths for Disney, YouTube and vMVPDs.
Baseball Is Back, What To Look For At The Upfronts And Newfronts
A look at baseball’s pivot to streaming RSNs and how that affects more than just sports, plus how to navigate the Upfronts and Newfronts like a pro.
How NBCU Could Use Vanderpump Rules To Boost Peacock
If you’re not going to use Peacock to get the most out of the increased interest in Vanderpump Rules right now, then what’s the point of having a network-aligned streaming service?
Weekly Watch-Time for Women’s Basketball Jumps Up
Although the 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament remains the No. 1 program week-over-week, it saw a decline in watch-time. Meanwhile, the women’s tournament increased its share of viewership and moved into third place.
Hot Takes: The 2023 Upfronts And Newfronts
TVREV’s Thought Leaders Circle members share their thoughts and predictions for this year’s Upfronts and Newfronts.
Week In Review: Netflix With Ads Takes Off, Peak TV Shuts Down
The bigger news around Netflix’s ad business taking off plus all the ways the end of peak TV is good for the industry.
TikTok CEO’s Opaque Platitudes Before Congress Mean It’s Time For Brands To Step Back From Platform
TikTok Chief Executive Officer Shou Zi Chew was called before the Committee to testify as members of Congress leveled accusations of inadequate moderation, censorship of content made by minority groups in the US, and data security.
Where Could Teams Turn Without Regional Sports Networks?
With uncertainty swirling around Bally Sports RSNs, as many as 42 U.S. teams are potentially affected — and none more than MLB clubs that are about to start the 2023 season.
Just How Much Is March Madness Dominating Live TV Viewership?
Data from Inscape reveals just how much time people are spending watching March Madness live this year.
Magnite’s Paige Bilins On The Lack Of Transparency In Streaming
In this video from our FAST report, Magnite’s Paige Bilins explains why lack of transparency is such an issue and how to solve for it.
Advertisers Report Seeing Real Results With VIZIO Home Screen Sponsorships
VIZIO’s case study measured the impact of three different Home Screen activations across multiple advertiser categories in delivering against brand KPIs.
Nielsen Revises Gauge Metrics, Bally Goes Bankrupt
The three most interesting takeaways from Nielsen’s revised The Gauge ratings plus what happens to streaming RSNs now that Diamond’s gone bankrupt.
When Does The Bubble Burst On Skyrocketing Sports Rights?
The world of sports TV rights has been one long escalator up, but it may finally be ending, as broadcast and cable audiences keep shrinking and regional sports networks collapse. Can streaming truly pick up the slack, at a reasonable price? The answer has big implications for the leagues, teams, players and fans.
Why Waste A Perfectly Good Media Recession
UK Media executive Daniel Winner offers tips on how the industry can best weather turbulent times.
TV Data Shows How Women’s Basketball Still Gets Deprioritized
Before the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments tip off, we dive into how the women’s game still isn’t getting its due.