From the Archives revisits Pivot, Participant Media's short-lived attempt to build a socially conscious cable network for millennials. Launched in 2013, Pivot aimed to disrupt linear TV with activist-driven content and digital features, but its reliance on traditional cable distribution…
Fox Corporation exceeded Q2 revenue estimates, with strong ad performance across cable news, live sports, and streaming. Tubi delivered record growth and profitability. However, rising programming and marketing costs squeezed profit margins, leading to a post-earnings dip in the stock.
Disney named Josh D’Amaro its next CEO, aligning leadership with a $60 billion investment in parks and experiences. His operational success in that division reflects Disney’s shift toward long-term, capital-intensive growth. Media remains key but now supports broader business goals,…
Fubo ended Q4 2025 with 6.2 million North American subscribers, about 100,000 fewer than before its Hulu + Live TV merger. The company posted a $96.3 million pro forma loss on $1.5 billion in revenue, with individual performance hidden by…
Disney finalized its acquisition of NFL Media in exchange for a 10 percent stake in ESPN, giving the NFL ownership in a key broadcast partner. Bob Iger declined to comment on how this changes ESPN’s rights position or editorial independence.…
Basics of Streaming breaks down why streaming platforms must manage revenue like a portfolio instead of chasing a single model. SVOD, AVOD, TVOD, and licensing each serve different audience behaviors and market needs, and combining them provides flexibility, stability, and…
Nielsen’s 2025 streaming rankings crowned Stranger Things and Squid Game as the year’s most-watched originals, with Netflix claiming five of the top ten shows. Seth MacFarlane was named the first-ever Streaming Icon of the Year, logging over 60 billion viewing…
UFC 324 became the most watched exclusive live event in Paramount+ history, pulling in an average live streaming audience of 4.96 million. The January 24 event drew 7.18 million global households and peaked at 5.93 million concurrent streams. It also…
Fox Entertainment and Dhar Mann Studios signed a multi-year deal to produce 40 vertical video series for Holywater’s MyDrama app. Mann keeps IP ownership, while Fox handles global distribution and gains early access to a fast-growing format. The deal blends…
Rebecca Avery of Integration Therapy spotlights how streaming companies are undermining their own agility by cutting middle management in the name of efficiency. As the industry faces mounting complexity, gutting the very layer that translates strategy, coordinates teams, and builds…
