Tag: digital transformation

Channel 4 has named former Warner Bros. Discovery exec Priya Dogra as CEO, succeeding Alex Mahon. Dogra joins as the U.K. broadcaster pivots toward in-house production, IP ownership, and a digital-first future under its five-year transformation strategy. The move follows…

Rebecca Avery is calling out a major myth in streaming: that tech transformation is enough. Using Seven West Media as proof, she shows that real results only come when companies align culture with technology. SWM didn’t just launch AI and…

The Streaming Wars and StreamScoop examine whether streaming killed the pay-per-view model or simply transformed it. Once the crown jewel of sports entertainment revenue, PPV has shifted into the digital era as UFC and WWE pivoted to streaming-centric premium live…

Google’s Sanjay Gupta spotlighted Asia-Pacific as the future epicenter of global storytelling, driven by a tech-enabled creative boom and AI’s transformative power. Speaking at APOS, Gupta cited exponential growth in content consumption and creation across Asia, alongside examples of AI…

ESPN’s success with The Pat McAfee Show has sparked industry speculation that Netflix will soon follow suit, striking deals with top podcasters and YouTubers to bring exclusive live content to its platform. While Netflix has already dipped into the space…

Ask Skip calls out legacy media for faking transformation while quietly executing a slow-motion collapse. Instead of real strategic pivots, companies are slashing costs, consolidating teams, and staging investor theater—all to buy time until an acquisition. True reinvention would require…

Channel 4 is pivoting its business model by launching in-house production and exploring majority acquisitions of content producers, marking a major departure from its 40-year reliance on external indie partners. Enabled by the U.K.'s Media Act 2024, the shift includes…

Jeff Blackburn, former Amazon exec and key architect of Prime Video, is returning from retirement to become Chairman and CEO of Tennis Channel. His appointment marks a major strategic shift for Sinclair, which is aiming to transform Tennis Channel into…

Sky’s 2024 Attention Index highlights a major shift toward on-demand viewing in the UK, with smart TVs and mobile devices becoming the go-to screens. Despite this, live sports — especially football, F1, and darts — continue to anchor linear TV.…

For the first time, streaming revenue in Europe has overtaken public service broadcasting (PSB), hitting €38.4 billion ($40.3 billion) by 2029, while PSB revenue stagnates at €27.9 billion ($29.3 billion). With Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon driving growth through price hikes…