Spotify beat expectations on Premium subscriber and MAU growth in Q2 2025, with 276 million subscribers and 696 million users. However, the company missed revenue and gross margin guidance and posted a net loss of €86 million, down from a…

Warner Bros. Discovery has finalized executive leadership and branding plans for its corporate split into Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, targeting completion by mid-2026. Warner Bros. will oversee streaming and studio operations like HBO and DC Studios, while Discovery Global…

Family content has become a critical driver of both box office performance and streaming platform engagement, according to new research from Ampere Analysis and others. Studios are leaning into theatrical-first strategies for big-budget family titles, while streamers rely heavily on…

Paramount Global received final FCC approval to merge with David Ellison's Skydance, clearing the path for the $8 billion deal to close within weeks. The vote, however, was not without political tension. Commissioner Carr cited Skydance’s plans to scale back…

New Parks Associates data shows D2C sports viewers are the most valuable audience in streaming, spending an average of $111/month and engaging weekly. Yet fragmentation, buffering, and poor UX continue to undermine that value. Platforms that invest in delivery, interactivity,…

NBCUniversal is considering launching a new cable sports channel that would repurpose Peacock’s live sports lineup, including NBA games under its new rights deal. The move runs counter to the company’s broader strategy of spinning off many of its cable…

YouTube reported $9.8 billion in Q2 2025 ad revenue, up 13% year-over-year and surpassing Wall Street expectations. Shorts now monetizes at parity with long-form video, signaling its rise as a serious ad product. With 12.8% of U.S. TV usage—far ahead…

From the Archives revisits Shomi, a Canadian streaming JV between Rogers and Shaw that launched in 2014 to compete with Netflix. Despite strong content and a curated approach, Shomi faltered due to limited initial access, regulatory hurdles, and market timing,…

Comcast has launched StreamStore, a centralized platform for Xfinity customers to manage and purchase streaming apps, bundles, and on-demand content. The move positions Comcast as a key aggregator, offering over 450 apps and channels, including bundles like StreamSaver. This comes…

Ask Skip dismantles the debate over whether YouTube qualifies as TV, asserting that the platform has already replaced traditional television. With dominance in viewership across demos, outsized creator reach, and growing ad budgets, YouTube isn’t redefining TV, it already did.…