
The Future Of Television. Dissected Daily.
Why Disney’s Distribution Model Might Be The Most Interesting In Media Right Now
In the first of a series of wide-ranging interviews with industry icons, Justin Lebbon sits down with Disney’s Rita Ferro in Cannes to discuss everything from ESPN to bundling to the future of linear.
Does Content Overlap Matter In Streaming Bundle Era?
While Disney+ tries to avoid crashing its fandom content into each other, those shows can collide with major Hulu programs — something that becomes more apparent when it’s all under one roof. But should that matter anymore?
What Disney+ Adds With Cocomelon Licensing Deal
Disney+ adding Cocomelon is a smart move to bring in potential new viewers. But it could also work to flatten kids programming options in a way that erodes Disney’s advantage.
ESPN’s Streaming Challenge: How To Sell To An Audience That May Not ‘Need’ You
ESPN’s price model for a new streaming service makes financial sense. But how does it sell consumers on needing it?
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?