CuriosityStream posted a 46% revenue jump in Q3 to $18.4 million, driven by strong growth in DTC streaming and content licensing. Despite a slight widening of its net loss due to stock-based compensation, the company posted positive adjusted EBITDA and…

Roblox has expanded its License Manager and Licenses catalog to all eligible IP holders, enabling more creators to develop games based on popular shows, movies, and brands. Originally launched with partners like Netflix and Lionsgate, the platform now allows any…

The NBA is seeing notable growth in direct-to-consumer (DTC) viewership for local games, with 15% of the local audience now tuning in through team-specific streaming platforms, up from single digits in prior years. Streaming as a whole now accounts for…

YouTube creators are transforming into diversified entrepreneurs, building standalone businesses that reduce their reliance on ad revenue. MrBeast leads the pack with his booming snack brand Feastables, now generating more revenue than his media content. Other creators like Emma Chamberlain,…

TikTok has launched Travel Ads powered by Smart+, a new ad solution that helps brands promote hotels, flights, and destinations using dynamic, personalized creatives. The platform leverages its travel intent model and Smart+ AI to target high-intent users and automate…

ESPN and Penn Entertainment are ending their partnership and shutting down ESPN Bet on December 1, marking a swift and costly failure less than two years after launch. The $1.5 billion, 10-year deal struggled with market relevance, ethical scrutiny, and…

ESPN has named DraftKings its exclusive official sportsbook and odds provider starting December 1, with full product integration across ESPN platforms expected by 2026. DraftKings will power the betting tab in the ESPN app and offer features like its sportsbook,…

Netflix has greenlit a sequel to KPop Demon Hunters, awarding Sony a $15 million bonus after the animated film became the platform’s most-watched title this summer. The revised payout brings Sony’s total earnings to $40 million, excluding other revenue streams…

The Trade Desk reported 18% year-over-year revenue growth to $739 million in Q3, with net income rising to $116 million, fueled by innovations on its Kokai platform and strong demand for data-driven ad solutions. The company maintained over 95% customer…

Lionsgate reported a 21% drop in revenue to $475.1 million and a narrower $46 million operating loss in fiscal Q2, reflecting reduced film and TV output following its Starz separation. While motion picture revenue fell 33%, segment profit jumped due…