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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…

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…

TelevisaUnivision reported mixed Q2 results, with revenue down 4 percent to $1.2 billion due to FX headwinds and advertising softness, particularly in Mexico. ViX, its streaming platform, was a bright spot, surpassing 10 million subscribers and helping drive 10 percent…

Netflix is placing 12% more ads per hour on original content than licensed titles, according to new data from Ampere Analysis. The strategy highlights Netflix’s intent to monetize its most-watched programming without overloading the platform with ads. It’s one of…

Rebecca Avery urges media companies to rethink vendor relationships that have become too embedded. While vendors offer speed and expertise, unchecked reliance can weaken internal agility, clarity, and control. She outlines how to reset these partnerships with intentional boundaries and…

Fox Nation has secured exclusive rights to Real American Freestyle (RAF), a new wrestling league co-founded by Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff, signaling its most aggressive push into live sports. This move lets Fox test low-cost, niche sports programming that…

Fox closed its 2025-26 upfront with over $2 billion in advertiser commitments, marking double-digit volume growth year over year. Sports led the charge, while Tubi saw a 35 percent increase in commitments and Fox News attracted more traditional advertisers amid…