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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…

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…

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…

Netflix is leveraging the final season of Squid Game to reinforce its long-term commitment to Korean storytelling. Speaking at the APOS summit, VP Don Kang emphasized that Korean content is now a foundational part of the platform’s global strategy. While…

ViX is on track to become the fastest-growing major streaming service in the Americas in 2025, with an 18% subscriber increase projected by Ampere Analysis. Its hybrid freemium model, strong advertising revenue (expected to account for 60% of 2025 revenue),…

Park County, the company owned by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, has threatened legal action against incoming Paramount executive Jeff Shell, accusing him of interfering in the show’s next streaming deal. They allege Shell directed Netflix and…