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For Now, Sports’ TV Approach Needs Both Linear and Streaming
Recent events show more concerted efforts for sports to be available on both streaming and linear as the two sides realize they need each other for this whole ecosystem to work…
Omnicom And IPG Become One, WBD Makes Nice With Comcast
Mergers tend to stifle innovation, but this one may open up some unexpected opportunity. Meanwhile, WBD pulls out an end-of-year victory (of sorts) thanks to the Philly kids.
Hot List: Stuffed with TVREV Originals
From all of us at TVREV, we wish you a HAPPY THANKSGIVING. Here’s some Sunday reading that still tastes good on Monday
Why Broadcast, Not Cable Is The Peacock's Golden Feather
Peacock’s success is being driven by NBC’s broadcast programming. Which, Brandon Katz explains, is likely another reason why they are jettisoning their cable networks.
Is Comcast’s Cable Dump Aimed At Station Groups, Venu Is Screwed (Again)
The case for why local broadcasters should be all over NBCU’s cable networks and why WBD’s deal with the NBA is another nail in Venu’s coffin.
The Great Rebundling Continues, Roku’s MLB Steal
Comcast just took The Great Rebundling to the next level and what you need to pay attention to, plus why the MLB on Roku is an even bigger deal than it seems.
Hot List: TV Industry Drama; Hope, Pain & Complexity
This week’s TVREV highlights, and more news across the industry.
Disney Now Owns All Of Hulu, The World Series Tanks
Hulu is all DIsney’s now—what that means and what DIsney needs to do about it. Plus why MLB needs to be worried about the World Series abysmal ratings.
Streaming Prices Rise, Xumo Joins The OS Wars
Why Netflix won’t be the only streaming service to raise prices and a look at the latest entrant into the OS Wars and what they’ve got going for them.
Media Companies Battle For Social Video Dominance
In January, Disney and Paramount fought it out to see which media property had the highest reach amount U.S. YouTube and Facebook audiences.
Peacock Drops FAST, WBD Gives FAST Channels To Roku And Tubi
Is Xumo why NBCU is shutting down free Peacock and why WBD was smart to sell off some of its library content to Roku and Tubi.
Everybody Wants Hulu. Streaming’s Carriage Fee Issue
Why Disney and Comcast desperately want Hulu and what happens next plus why the lack of carriage fees on streaming may be a bigger issue than many realize.
The Sky Stops Falling On Netflix, Hulu Is Disney’s New Superhero Franchise
The big issues confronting Netflix coming out of their Q2 earnings calls and why a resurgent Hulu may be an issue for Disney.
Netflix Looking For Advertising Tour Guide, NCTC Considers Comcast’s Flex OS
Our thoughts on the best advertising partner for Netflix, why smaller MVPDs would benefit from a turnkey streaming TV solution.
The Upfronts Tackle Hybrid Viewing, Comcast Does Some Future-Proofing
The upfronts confront a hybrid linear/streaming future, Comcast get the value of the TV OS.
The Smart TV OEM NewFronts
Highlights from the Emerging Smart TV Ecosystem at the 2022 NewFronts which were all about CTV.
When Each Public Streaming Company Will Report Earnings This Quarter
As a service to our readers, we’re compiling all the earnings calls scheduled by the relevant companies in the streaming space.
Disney+ Parental Controls Could Seal Hulu’s (Eventual) Fate
Parental controls further blur the lines between Disney+ and Hulu on-demand, putting the latter service at a crossroads.
Comcast Should Be All-In Or All-Out On Hulu
If Comcast feels strongly enough about the need to pull content from Hulu and move it to Peacock, it might as well be all the way out on service it currently co-owns with Disney.