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Why FAST Owners Should Stop Launching New Channels And Start Marketing The Ones They Have
Why FAST channels often get lost in the shuffle and how new AI-powered social media solutions can help get them noticed.
Data: Netflix Beats Other Streamers for Content Appeal
The red giant also ranks highest for overall experience and ad experience, per data from MX8 Labs.
The Most Interesting Findings From The NBA’s Unsealed Media Deals
The unsealed details of the NBA’s new media rights deals with Amazon and NBC shed a lot of light on where the league’s headed (and especially what Amazon wants to do with sports and shoppable ads).
Europe Strikes Back: Titan OS’s Local-First Strategy in the CTV Wars
Titan OS made quite a splash at MIPCOM last week, with its Sony Pictures Entertainment announcement. We look at why independent operating systems like Titan hold so much promise as alternatives to Big Tech.
The Jargon Wars: Mapping TV’s Out Of Control Lingo
Evan Shapiro’s TV Taxonomy highlights how industry jargon had resulted in an out-of-control Tower Of Babel, and a look at the negative effects of all that discord.
Those ‘Mormon Wives’ Helped Hulu Grow Earned Media Value in September
Thanks in part to social buzz around “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” Hulu saw a 66% month-over-month increase in Earned Media Value in September, per CreatorIQ.
Former NBC Marketing Boss Apologizes For Creating The Trump Illusion': 'I Helped Create A Monster’
Guest author Jon Accarino tells the story of his former boss, one time NBC marketing chief John D. Miller.
Diamond Sports Group Pilots The End Of Current RSN Model
Diamond Sports Group could potentially lose 11 of its remaining MLB team rights deals for 2025. Such a move could expedite the end of the current RSN model, and DSG's involvement in regional sports altogether.
Among Subscription Streamers, Disney+ Stands Out for Viewer Ad Recall
As part of its study on streaming platforms, MX8 Labs surveyed viewers about brand recall, attention and if ads actually influenced them to make a purchase.
‘Emily in Paris’ Stars Fuel Increase In Netflix’s Earned Media Value
Netflix increased its Earned Media Value by 13% from July to August, per a CreatorIQ analysis.
Study: Creator Retention Helps Streamers Grow Earned Media Value
A new report from CreatoriQ found that the number of creators posting about streaming services grew 28% in H1 2024, resulting in a 56% increase in Earned Media Value.
Annoying Vs. Entertaining: Ad Experiences On FASTs
As part of its streaming services study, MX8 Labs analyzed consumer preferences for some of the most popular FASTs.
Report: More Smart TVs Are Solely Streaming
Inscape’s Q2 2024 report reveals that 60% of smart TVs only streamed content during the quarter — a record high.
How Long Can Disney Hold Out As Rivals Shape Football Season For Fans?
ESPN's controlled the narrative around college football for decades. What happens if it loses that footing via the DirecTV dispute?
Fall Sports Highlight Consolidation Needs For Streaming Consumers
VIZIO and ESPN have both introduced new offerings designed to simplify the convoluted sports rights landscape for consumers.
Streaming Insights: Viewer Experience, Preferred Content and More
An in-depth survey from MX8 Labs reveals how consumers really feel about the streaming landscape.
Netflix Doesn’t Need To Go All-In On Live Sports To Be Major Player
Starting 5 is yet another smart play by Netflix to get into the sports conversation consistently without breaking the bank.
Olympics-Related Posts Generated 44% of Peacock’s July Earned Media Value
Peacock racked up $53.1 million in Earned Media Value in July, a notable 55% month-over-month increase, per CreatorIQ.
As Streaming Consolidates, Netflix Keeps Gaining Upper Hand
If you can watch most content on most platforms, doesn't that just push every consumer toward consolidating around only subscribing to Netflix?
What Early Details Around The Venu Streaming Service Tell Us
Details are coming out around the Venu streaming service, which also creates more questions.