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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.
7 Services For Just $11.32/Month: Creating The Ultimate Streaming Bundle Hack
Want to get Netflix, Hulu, Max, Apple TV+, Paramount+, VIX and Peacock for just $11.32/month? Here is how.
Olympics Buzz Fuels Growth In Earned Media Value For Peacock
Peacock racked up $30.9 million in EMV during the month, a 48% increase from its May EMV, per CreatorIQ.
The Emmys Need To Get Out Of Their Own Way
While TV is thriving, the Emmys refusal to make sense out of their confusing category structure will only serve to turn viewers away from the show.
Titan OS And The Continued Rise Of The Independent TV Operating System
The launch of Titan OS’s new ad product is jus the latest step forward in the rise of the independent TV operating systems. Alan Wolk unpacks what it all means.
‘Bridgerton’ Drives Growth In Earned Media Value For Netflix
Nicola Coughlan saw her TikTok audience grow by 25x since January and has a 13.58% engagement rate on the platform, per CreatorIQ.
Apple TV+’s Larger Opportunity With Live MLS Action
Apple TV+ has a huge opportunity with MLS to do away with old structures around live sports programming and schedules, but hasn’t really done so yet.
Power Surge: Smart TVs That Only Stream See Electric Bump
In Q1 2024, 58% of smart TVs solely streamed content — a notable three percentage point jump from Q4 2023, per Inscape.
Book Adaptations Fuel Max’s April Growth in Earned Media Value
Max’s $25.9 million April EMV represented a 20% increase from March, per CreatorIQ
What Is TNT Sports Without The NBA?
As TNT Sports is reportedly about to lose NBA rights, there’s a real question around where it goes from here.
NFL, Rebundling Shows Netflix Has Already Won Streaming Wars
Between the reported NFL Christmas deal and streaming competitors looking for rebundling liferafts, it certainly looks like Netflix has emerged victorious in the so-called “streaming wars.”
NBA’s New Media Rights Deals Would Let League Have It Both Ways
The NBA’s on the precipice of landmark media rights deals that would see it thread the needle perfectly between streaming and linear TV.
Seattle Kraken-Amazon Deal May Hint At What’s Next For Local Sports Rights
Kraken games will appear locally on Amazon (and broadcast TV). And it may show what’s next for local sports rights.
Why Controlling The TV’s Operating System Matters
This excerpt from our new report explains why controlling the TV OS has become so critical.
Taylor Swift, ‘Eras Tour’ Concert Film Fuel Increase in Earned Media Value for Disney+
CreatorIQ’s March analysis of the video streaming landscape reveals the service grew EMV by 50% month-over-month
Stadium-Chicago Sports Plan Shows New, Old Approach To RSNs
Chicago sports is going to embrace a new, old approach to RSNs, and it could provide a roadmap for how other teams manage local rights going forward.
ZEASN's Ronny Lutzi On Why Independent TV Operating Systems Are The True Mavericks of the TV World
In this Q&A from our new report on The TV OS Wars, ZEASN’s Ronny Lutzi lays out the case for independent operating systems.