Week In Review: Univision Launches Prende, LG Revamps Its TV Interface
The one where we explain why LG’s new interface is a bigger deal than it might seem and offer some suggestions for Univision’s Prende Read More
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) Read More
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. Read More
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? Read More
Week In Review: LG Buys Stake In Alphonso, Roku and Amazon Pass 50M Users
The one where we lay out the wisdom of the LG/Alphonso deal and dissect what it means that Roku and Amazon now have over 50 million users apiece. Read More
NFL’s Next Media Rights Deal Can Define League, Network Futures
The NFL’s 2022 media rights should dictate a lot for both the league going forward and the fortunes of its various broadcast (and maybe streaming) partners. Read More
The Year Ahead: Our Fearless Predictions For 2021
TV[R]EVs Top 10 TV Predictions of 2021 Read More
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? Read More
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. Read More
Week In Review: HBO And Roku Strike A Deal, Sony Buys Crunchyroll for $1.175B
The one where we look under the hood of the HBO/Roku deal and discuss why Sony paid $1.2B for Crunchyroll. Read More
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) Read More
Week In Review: Disney Goes Very, Very Big, Measurement Goes To Impressions
The one where we commend Disney for doubling down on their key advantages in the streaming wars and examine how iSpot and Nielsen’s new measurement systems are going to let advertisers feel good about streaming. Read More
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. Read More
The Last Gasp Of The GRP
As cable news networks fight over GRP-based ratings, the rest of the TV industry is moving on to streaming and impressions, meaning we may be watching the death throes of yet another part of the TV ecosystem. Read More
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. Read More
ESPN’s Business Doesn’t Work as a TV App Only… Yet
ESPN’s going to shift to a TV app format (ESPN+ or otherwise) at SOME point… that point just won’t come until other business concerns work themselves out. Read More
Week In Review: 10 Reasons Why Discovery+ Is A Winner, Warner To Show All 2021 Movies On Max
The one where we list 10 reasons why Discovery+ is in very good shape and look at Warner’s movie-window shortening/Max subscriber boosting plan Read More
Twitch Won’t Abandon Gaming Roots. It’s Using Them to Inform Its Evolution.
Twitch is taking centerstage with the NFL and other content partners, but also can’t lose what makes it unique at the same time. Read More