The Future Of Television. Dissected Daily.
Does Local Sports Media's Future Lie in the Stars?
A first-of-its-kind deal to bring live streaming games of a major professional sports team to fans at no cost could be the death knell for RSNs.
The Emmys Need To Get Out Of Their Own Way
While TV is thriving, the Emmys refusal to make sense out of their confusing category structure will only serve to turn viewers away from the show.
TV Program Rankings: Cable News Programs Rise Over Weekend
Weekend coverage on Fox News drove watch-time increases for many of its top programs (especially those typically airing during weekdays only).
The Disney+/Hulu Combo Platter: Ultimate Churn Solution Or Too Much Of A Good Thing?
Is the combination of Hulu’s new content with Disney’s classics the right way to keep viewers in place? Or is single-serve the way to go? Brandon Katz has some thoughts.
‘Measuring’ The Difference At Cannes This Year
Telly’s Bob Ivins offers up some theories on why TV measurement did not seem to be on anyone’s lips at Cannes this year.
Paramount’s Anne Becker Sees AI As Human Potential Amplifier In Marketing
Known for her background as a journalist and passion for documentary storytelling, Anne has a unique perspective on leveraging AI to enhance human capabilities in marketing.
Skydances With Paramount, The NBA Takes On Amazon
Why Ellison has no choice but to try to make Paramount a tech company and what to make of the NBA’s decision to tap Amazon.
Tom Flanagan, Man of Many Talents, Explains Versatility to a Teenager
Tom has done a lot in his career. He gives advice and explains how new company the Kickback is an educational, entertainment, and media platform with a series of live stream events focused on gaming culture.
Madhive’s Luc Dumont On Reach Extension And Advertising’s Shift To Local
Introducing our video series called “Why Advertising Is Shifting To Local”, where we talk to industry leaders at the 2024 Cannes Lions Festival.
Where Are The Chinese Retail Media Networks?
Amazon is feeling the heat from Temu and Shein. But when are these Chinese companies going to build out big retail media networks, if they aren't already?
The Inefficiency Of Selling Linear and Streaming TV Separately
Unifying linear and streaming TV ad sales into premium and non-premium categories can boost efficiency and profitability. And why it’s time for someone to take the first step to making that happen.
MLB, Wimbledon Score For TV Watch-Time
Games captured a 1.85% viewership share across July 1-7, per Inscape.
Universal Hit Or Olympic Miss? Peacock’s $2 Bet On Subscriber Loyalty
NBCU announced plans to raise the price of Peacock… just in time for the Olympics. But do they have the content demand to justify the price rise once the games are over?
Breaking The Linear Habit: How Advertisers Can Win With Samsung’s Revised Take On The Rule Of 40
In this Q&A, Samsung Ads’ Justin Fromm explains why new viewership data indicates advertisers should put an even greater emphasis on streaming.
Digital Ad Giants Are Chasing Commerce Gold
Digital ad giants like Meta and YouTube are partnering with retail media networks to prove their impact on sales, while struggling digital publishers explore potential collaborations to gain similar credit.
Presidential Debate Wins for TV Watch-Time
The debate simulcast captured a 2.16% viewership share, beating the Olympic trials and other sports for watch-time across June 24-30.
Watch Alan Wolk Explain TVREV to a Teen
Rio Damata sits down with Alan Wolk, the co-founder and lead analyst of TVREV, to discuss TVREV's role in the television industry and how the company navigates the intersection of streaming and advertising.
Would A Paramount+ Peacock Partnership Profoundly Pivot The Streaming Landscape?
How much do Paramount+ and Peacoock’s content libraries overlap and what advantages would be gained from their potential partnerships? Brandon Katz unpacks.
Weather Or Not?
Timely local TV weather forecasts are vital for safety during severe weather, but can be significantly delayed if accessed via streaming. Will ATSC 3.0/NextGen come to the rescue?
Bundles, Bundles, Bundles: What We Learned At The Stream TV Show
The StreamTV Show had a lot of takeaways. Our top four include the OS Wars, Contextual Targeting, Local Goes Steaming and the Evolution of FASTs.

