Tag: short-form content

Netflix will relaunch a new mobile app later this year focused on short-form video and vertical feeds to drive more daily engagement. The update’s designed to increase how often users open the app by introducing swipeable clips from shows, films,…

Basics of Streaming breaks down how the creator economy has become foundational infrastructure for the streaming industry. What began as individual talent has evolved into programmable distribution networks that drive engagement, discovery, and retention. From short-form content and live video…

DramaBox, the Singapore-based microdrama platform, is teaming up with U.S. entertainment network Stage 32 to recruit and train new writing talent as it targets the lucrative American market. The partnership includes a free invite-only incubator and a global writing competition…

Fox Entertainment has taken an equity stake in Holywater, a Ukrainian vertical video startup known for AI-driven microdramas. As part of the deal, Fox will produce over 200 vertical titles for Holywater’s My Drama app and integrate Fox IP into…

MicroCo, a new joint venture from Cineverse and Banyan Ventures, will launch a U.S. streaming platform focused on microdramas, with one-to-two-minute episodes. The leadership team includes Jana Winograde and Susan Rovner, and the platform will use Cineverse’s existing streaming technology.…

Wells Fargo analyst Steven Cahall believes Netflix should invest in high-value, short-form content and exclusive creator deals as a core strategy to reach its $1 trillion market cap goal by 2030. He sees this move as a third growth pillar—alongside…

Moonbug Entertainment is partnering with Sanrio for a major “CoComelon” and “Hello Kitty” crossover launching in 2026, signaling an aggressive expansion of its global franchise strategy. At the APOS conference, Candle Media’s Kevin Mayer also revealed Moonbug’s music streams surpassed…

ReelShort is leading the U.S. micro drama market, offering bite-sized, vertical-format series that cater to mobile users. The genre, which originated in China and generated $6.9 billion in revenue last year, has found a growing audience in the U.S., where…

Bleacher Report has secured a multi-year partnership with the NFL to distribute official highlights, game recaps, and content from major events like the Super Bowl. The deal strengthens Bleacher Report’s portfolio while helping the NFL engage younger fans, 33% of…