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Among Subscription Streamers, Disney+ Stands Out for Viewer Ad Recall
As part of its study on streaming platforms, MX8 Labs surveyed viewers about brand recall, attention and if ads actually influenced them to make a purchase.
‘Emily in Paris’ Stars Fuel Increase In Netflix’s Earned Media Value
Netflix increased its Earned Media Value by 13% from July to August, per a CreatorIQ analysis.
Study: Creator Retention Helps Streamers Grow Earned Media Value
A new report from CreatoriQ found that the number of creators posting about streaming services grew 28% in H1 2024, resulting in a 56% increase in Earned Media Value.
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.
Report: More Smart TVs Are Solely Streaming
Inscape’s Q2 2024 report reveals that 60% of smart TVs only streamed content during the quarter — a record high.
How Long Can Disney Hold Out As Rivals Shape Football Season For Fans?
ESPN's controlled the narrative around college football for decades. What happens if it loses that footing via the DirecTV dispute?
Fall Sports Highlight Consolidation Needs For Streaming Consumers
VIZIO and ESPN have both introduced new offerings designed to simplify the convoluted sports rights landscape for consumers.
Streaming Insights: Viewer Experience, Preferred Content and More
An in-depth survey from MX8 Labs reveals how consumers really feel about the streaming landscape.
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