Texas and Oklahoma Jumping to SEC Would Have Major TV Implications
There are significant reverberations for sports TV assuming Texas and Oklahoma are actually bound for the SEC Read More
Week In Review: Nielsen Under Attack, Netflix’s New Numbers
The one where we look at the real story behind the move to disaccredit Nielsen and why Netflix’s latest earnings are nothing to worry about. Read More
Who’s Still Advertising with Tucker Carlson at the End of Q2 2021?
At the end of Q2, we dig into the data on who’s still advertising with Tucker Carlson. Read More
College Football Playoff Expansion is Sort of About Fan Interest — But Mostly, TV Dollars
The College Football Playoff seems prepared to expand from four to 12 teams. TV, as expected, is the biggest reason for the shift. Read More
The Future of Sports Streaming? It’s On Display in Miami, Starting This Weekend
MLS Club Inter Miami’s new streaming experience with Streamlayer plots a course toward the future of how we watch sports. Read More
Loki ‘Most Watched’ Disney+ Series Premiere. Was It Most-Promoted?
Nearly halfway through 2021, the Marvel shows on Disney+ have been everything the parent company hoped they would be. WandaVision‘s mystery and a 17-month void of Marvel content helped drive Read More
Is Netflix’s Lack of Momentum (vs. Streaming Competitors) Worrisome?
With momentum surging around streaming overall, is Netflix about to be left behind relative to its biggest competitors? Read More
MGM Deal Could be Amazon’s Strongest Streaming Move Yet
Amazon’s latest move pushes the streaming wars toward a battle of big-dollar acquisitions. Read More
By the Numbers: Discovery & WarnerMedia Combine for Huge Reach on TV, Social Video
Just how big would a Discovery/WarnerMedia company be? A look at the combined footprint on social video and TV. Read More
Would Netflix’s ‘N-Plus’ Be a Value-Add, or More Digital Clutter?
It’s clear what Netflix might want to do with something like N-Plus… but does anyone need it? Read More
Here’s How Apollo Makes its Verizon Media Acquisition Worthwhile
Apollo’s ability to turn Yahoo into a larger sports betting player could make or break the Verizon Media acquisition. Read More
The Future of Sports on TV: Q&A with Beachfront’s Tom St. John
TV[R]EV speaks with Tom St. John, head of partnerships at Beachfront, about the state of sports on television heading into NewFronts/upfronts. Read More
NHL TV Rights with Disney, Turner Emphasize Streaming Future (While Keeping One Foot in Linear)
The NHL secures a 3x increase in TV rights. And while the focus is on linear, streaming is what could be the biggest benefit of these deals by the end of it. Read More
Sony Deal is Disney’s Latest Play to Own Home Entertainment Market
Disney wants to own home entertainment (and really, all of entertainment). The Sony deal is the latest move to help them do just that. Read More
Netflix Subscriber Numbers Aren’t Cause for Alarm Yet
Netflix subs didn’t meet expectations this past quarter — and may not in Q2 either. But that’s not necessarily cause for alarm. Read More
Netflix and Sony Deal is Everything Both Parties Need Most
Netflix’s deal with Sony is $1 billion well spent, and provides a lot of benefits for both companies involved. Read More
Who’s Still Advertising with Tucker Carlson at the End of Q1 2021?
At the end of the first quarter, some advertisers still appear to be sticking with Tucker Carlson. Who might those brands be? And who has departed since January? Read More
Does the NFL Think it Can Even Bowl Over Valentine’s Day?
Fans won’t “love” the NFL for pitting its biggest day against Valentine’s Day plans. And networks and restaurants probably won’t either. Read More
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. Read More