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Amazon CEO Questions Spending, Threads Takes On Twitter
Why Andy Jassy’s not wrong to question Amazon’s content spend and our TVREV take on Threads vs Twitter.
The Top Four Media Conversations I Am Having This Summer
The continued impact of carriage fees, streaming ad budgets, FAST channels vs FAST services and LinkedIn vs Twitter.
Twitter Is A Platform In Search Of A Purpose
Twitter is facing many problems, but the more existential one of why it exists may be the most pressing.
Branded Content Is The Star Of The Newfronts, BlueSky Dispatch
Data-driven branded content makes a splash at this year’s Newfronts, but is the splash BlueSky is making actually sustainable?
The Return Of The Fail Whale, Is Roku Streaming’s Cassandra?
Twitter is facing more than just an advertiser exodus while Roku’s gloomy predictions may mask an even bigger problem.
How Did MLB Teams Engage Fans With Video During The Lockout?
MLB clubs were faced with a challenge this offseason, when the lockout meant no posts about current players. So how’d they get around that to stay engaged with fans on social video?
OK Boomer—Neil Young And The Spotify Seven Show Us How Social Influence Really Works
Neil Young’s Spotify boycott over the music platform’s hosting of controversial podcast host Joe Rogan highlights some interesting realities about influence in today’s expansive media landscape.
Netflix and Squid Game: Using Viewership Data to Win the War on Engagement
Streaming businesses can’t always predict what consumers will want until they have a consumer’s attention, which is why data is essential to win that precious engagement. By now you’ve surely heard of the Netflix smash hit Squid Game, the dystopian South Korean series that has become an international phenomenon. More than 142 million households have viewed the series in just under a month after its launch, smashing the previous record of 82 million held by Bridgerton and making it the most viewed title on Netflix ever.
AMC’s ‘The Walking Dead’ Final Season Premiere Generates Twitter Buzz
After 11 successful seasons, the popular zombie thriller series The Walking Dead is coming to an end. Fans have been waiting for this season for a while – the season 10 finale, along with the entirety of season 11 were delayed due to the pandemic – leaving fans hungry for a conclusion to the story. We took a look at how the final series premiere performed against competitors on the same night, how this season premiere compares to the season 10 premiere (which aired before the pandemic), and the Emotional Reactions fans demonstrated as they start to come to terms with their favorite show coming to an end.
Inside Disney+'s 'WandaVision' Premiere Ad Push
You've probably noticed some "WandaVision" ads in recent weeks. Here's a look at just how much Disney and Marvel have pushed the show in advance of the premiere.
Democratic National Convention: 24% of TVs Tuned Into 2020 DNC
Despite the altered format, this year's Democratic National Convention still wound up on a LOT of televisions (and some other screens as well).
NBA Leaning Into Fans, Digital Video With Restart in Orlando
The NBA's kept a vibrant digital presence during quarantine, and now looks to cash in on that and #NBATwitter in-game as the league returns.
Boycotting Facebook? Time To Take Another Look At TV
Brands that are joining in the Facebook boycott next month would do well to take a second look at television which is more targetable than ever while remaining brand safe.
Pikachu, Toy Story Make Big Splash With Social Video First
Two kid-friendly franchises dropped trailers online this Monday, and audiences happily watched millions of times on social media.
For One Play, J.R. Smith Took Over Twitter During the NBA Finals
The narrative of Game One of the NBA Finals was LeBron James's breakout performance... until J.R. Smith forgot the score.