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Amazon finally euthanizes Freevee, folding it into Prime. Meanwhile Netflix releases big new subscriber numbers but what do they really mean?

Disney's streaming services turn a profit, but is it sustainable? Meanwhile, the Pelicans fly the Diamond coop. A look at both streaming economics and the shifting landscape of sports broadcasting.

With new originals like “Big Mood” Tubi’s been on a winning streak this spring. We sat down with Tubi’s Cynthia Clevenger in a new video series to understand why.

A deep dive into why linear channels make so much sense for everyone in streaming. Plus the growing frustration with the ad side of the business’s failure to actually solve any of the problems it’s supposed to be solving and where the blame actually lies.

Scheduled from April 29th to May 2nd in New York City, the agenda for this four-day gathering promises to unveil the latest trends and innovations in digital video, shaping the future of ad-supported streaming platforms.

Kirby Grines, Founder & CEO at 43Twenty, delves into the power of linear as a content discovery mechanism, and how it still holds an exciting future in streaming TV.

What Samsung’s latest report on FASTs told them about why viewers keep coming back to FAST services and why great stories still matter.

In this interview from CES 2024, Geoff Clark, CEO at acTVe FAST Channels, talks about how the FAST ecosystem has evolved over the years and where we are headed.

Brandon Katz explores FAST platforms, with their mix of linear and on-demand programming, help older consumers make the transition to streaming.

This week’s TVREV highlights, and more news across the industry.

This week’s TVREV highlights, plus our Local TV Report, the WGA won, iSpot’s MRC accreditation, and more across the industry.

Niche streaming services can find a way to survive amid ever-expanding competition, but they need to be smart about it, a panel of industry analysts said this week. It won’t be easy, but maybe even more challenging for the biggest streaming companies.

Why SVOD services rolling out linear channels is a smart move and why the iSpot-Conviva deal is perfect for today’s hybrid ecosystem.

Building a sustainable streaming-video company is a complicated business. Four executives from Vizio, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Amagi, and TelevisaUnivisiion talked best practices and lessons learned as part of a recent event designed to help Latin American startups navigate the challenges of the streaming video industry. Among other tips: take care of your distribution partners, and get clear on which data matters to your business, especially for targeting ads and program suggestions.

The NewFronts digital video advertising showcase included one imposing, yet often overlooked competitor, Amazon. Its presentation featured an array of ad-supported video operations and new features that position the e-commerce giant to thrive in an ad-driven video future.

Nothing about Netflix’s quarter is surprising so here’s how to bounce back, Apple’s NFL deal i all about the ads.