Rebecca Avery of Integration Therapy argues that metadata is not just a technical concern but a core business asset that directly impacts revenue, rights enforcement, and operational efficiency. Poorly governed metadata slows decision-making, drives up manual intervention, and erodes trust…

Ask Skip addresses whether it's time to leave media after being laid off—and the hard truth is, traditional media is in strategic decline. But storytelling, strategy, and talent still matter—just not in the same places. The future lies at the…

Radial Entertainment has launched following Oaktree Capital’s acquisition of FilmRise and merger with Shout! Studios. The combined entity brings together 70,000 titles, creating one of the largest independent distributors in film and TV. Oaktree plans to scale Radial through additional…

Netflix will begin carrying live content from NASA+ later this summer, marking its first U.S. partnership with a third-party live feed provider. The deal adds rocket launches and mission coverage to Netflix’s lineup, but more importantly, signals the company's growing…

Ampere Analysis reports that short-form video now surpasses streaming, broadcast TV, and gaming in daily usage, with 63% of the global online population engaging with platforms like TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels daily. The format’s rapid growth is fueled…

Basics of Streaming breaks down the essential role of encoding, the process that compresses and formats raw video into streamable files optimized for various networks, devices, and resolutions. Encoding powers the scalability, efficiency, and quality of digital video delivery, making…

Disney and Charter have expanded their 2023 carriage deal, restoring eight previously dropped linear channels to Spectrum TV and adding ad-supported Hulu to Spectrum TV Select at no extra cost. The agreement extends the companies' multiyear partnership and deepens a…

From the Archives traces how the founders of adRise pulled off a rare pivot, turning a B2B infrastructure play into a direct-to-consumer powerhouse with Tubi. By leveraging backend distribution deals to quietly build its own content library, Tubi avoided costly…

Amazon is executing a dual-platform streaming strategy in India, targeting subscription-ready audiences with Prime Video and mobile-first, ad-supported users through Amazon MX Player. Prime Video is investing in premium originals and theatrical releases, while MX Player is focused on scaled…

ISS has recommended Paramount Global shareholders vote against the re-election of Shari Redstone and three other board members, citing concerns over the company’s dual-class capital structure and executive compensation practices. The proxy adviser’s move adds pressure as Paramount awaits regulatory…