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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.
Will WBD Buy Paramount, Will Amazon Bail Out Diamond Sports?
Why WBD’s purchase of Paramount might serve to make them even more churn-proof and why Amazon’s decision to bail out Diamond Sports might reverberate throughout the industry.
How FAST Platforms Are Bridging The Gap Between Old School TV And New School Streaming
Brandon Katz explores FAST platforms, with their mix of linear and on-demand programming, help older consumers make the transition to streaming.
Roku Loves Instacart (But Not Wall Street), Pluto TV Loves The Tonys
Why Roku’s Wall Street troubles continue despite notable subscriber growth and how Paramount continues to spin the Pluto TV flywheel.
Nielsen Revises Gauge Metrics, Bally Goes Bankrupt
The three most interesting takeaways from Nielsen’s revised The Gauge ratings plus what happens to streaming RSNs now that Diamond’s gone bankrupt.
With EyeQ, Pluto TV And Paramount Look To Streamline Streaming
Pluto TV’s Christo Owns on how Paramount’s EyeQ lets advertisers buy across Paramount’s entire streaming ecosystem.
FASTs Are The New Cable, Part 2: Advertising
TVREV’s new deep dive into the booming FAST advertising ecosystem is here with insights, projections and our usual wit.
How Pluto TV Benefits From Its Relationship With Paramount (And Vice Versa)
Pluto TV’s Jeff Shultz explains their mutually beneficial relationship with parent Paramount, and how together, they create a flywheel effect.
Tom Ryan On The Value Of Curation And The Early Days Of Pluto TV
Co-Founder Tom Ryan explains how hands-on curation helps to set Pluto TV apart from other FASTs in the latest Innovator Spotlight from our report FASTs Are The New Cable
Special Report: FASTs Are The New Cable
From the team who coined the term, the definitive report on the booming FAST ecosystem.
Kelly Day On Putting Paramount Plus, Pluto Across The Planet
It’s a big planet, with a lot of TV watchers. And getting as many of them a chance to watch Paramount Plus, Pluto, and now, SkyShowtime, is Kelly Day’s job as ViacomCBS’ president of international streaming services.
Streaming Leads Record Home Entertainment Revenues, Including Possible $1 Billion In PVOD
The huge haul of home entertainment dollars that’s washed into Hollywood during the pandemic set another record in the first half of 2021, according to new figures from industry organization Digital Entertainment Group. And that record $15.7 billion doesn’t even include as much as $1 billion in premium VOD revenues that studios aren’t reporting publicly, a top studio executive said.
Magnite Buys SpotX, Pluto To Help Promote CBS Shows
The one where we look at consolidation in the streaming TV ad space and the wisdom using FASTs to promote content on Flixes.
Week In Review: Quibi Goes To YouTube, AMC Goes To Pluto
The one where we continue to SMH at Quibi's antics but give a thumbs up to AMC's deal with Viacom's Pluto TV
How AVOD Provides an Answer to Subscription Fatigue
Ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) services are providing free options for the digital TV ecosystem while also providing a value proposition for brands.