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Demographics Are Destiny: Streaming’s Growth Playbook
Different streamers appeal to different demographics. Brandon Katz explains why they need to stop being so complacent about who is watching.
The Most Interesting Findings From The NBA’s Unsealed Media Deals
The unsealed details of the NBA’s new media rights deals with Amazon and NBC shed a lot of light on where the league’s headed (and especially what Amazon wants to do with sports and shoppable ads).
Sports Advertising Is More Expensive And Crowded Than Ever. Here’s How Brands Can Stand Out
VIZIO's Adam Bergman details how, in a crowded and costly sports ads space, brands can stand out by using centralized content hubs like VIZIO's Sports Zone for exclusive, high-impact ad placements.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Universal Hit Or Olympic Miss? Peacock’s $2 Bet On Subscriber Loyalty
NBCU announced plans to raise the price of Peacock… just in time for the Olympics. But do they have the content demand to justify the price rise once the games are over?
Would A Paramount+ Peacock Partnership Profoundly Pivot The Streaming Landscape?
How much do Paramount+ and Peacoock’s content libraries overlap and what advantages would be gained from their potential partnerships? Brandon Katz unpacks.
Reported New Media Rights Deal Cements NBA As TV’s No. 2 Property
The NBA’s new TV deal is going to change the way we watch sports, and how the league’s perceived as an entertainment property for the foreseeable future.
The Great Rebundling Continues, Roku’s MLB Steal
Comcast just took The Great Rebundling to the next level and what you need to pay attention to, plus why the MLB on Roku is an even bigger deal than it seems.
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.
NFL’s 18-Game Goals Could Power Impressive TV Expansion
The NFL’s quest for an 18-game schedule seems like it’ll happen at some point, and could spur yet another lucrative subdivision of its TV rights as a result.
The NFL Refuses To Be Commoditized By Sports Streamer
The NFL wants no part of a super sports streamer, since it puts the rest of televised sports on an equal playing field.
New Joint Venture Flattens Sports Streaming In Wake Of Media Rights Battles
Some of sports’ biggest rights holders are combining forces, in a move that makes us wonder what the point of escalating rights fees were to begin with.