The Future Of Television. Dissected Daily.
The People Vs. Google, And The Shoppers Who May Win
Mike Shields takes on the People vs. Google in his latest column for TVREV.
Streaming Insights: Viewer Experience, Preferred Content and More
An in-depth survey from MX8 Labs reveals how consumers really feel about the streaming landscape.
Paramount’s Potential Station Sale Puts Local TV In The Crosshairs
Paramount's potential sale of a group of major-market independent stations poses pressing questions as to the future of local broadcasting.
Netflix Doesn’t Need To Go All-In On Live Sports To Be Major Player
Starting 5 is yet another smart play by Netflix to get into the sports conversation consistently without breaking the bank.
DNC, NFL Lead for Live TV Viewership Last Week
Combined across all networks, coverage of the Democratic National Convention accounted for nearly 5% of all minutes watched on TV Aug. 19-25, per Inscape.
Over Half Of College Football’s Audience Is Controlled By Two Conferences
iSpot data shows that this year's Big Ten and SEC could combine for over 57% (or more) of this year's college football viewing... which has some larger ramifications for the sport.
The Future Of CTV: Data, Creativity, And Technology In Advertising
Teads' Natalie Bastian discusses the latest trends in CTV advertising with Scope3's Brian O'Kelley in our latest Thought Leaders Circle video.
Netflix’s 150 Percent Problem, Fubo’s Gift To Venu
Netflix boasts impressive ad sales growth, but some industry insiders remain skeptical about the audience. Meanwhile, Fubo's legal victory may have given Venu an easy way to bail on the ill-conceived service.
Target Shows How Advertising Is Coming Full Circle For Retailers
Target's ad network, Roundel, is booming thanks to its popular Target Circle membership.
Who’s Actually Watching Local TV News?
The answer is a complex blend of station-brand-loyal older viewers, rural audiences, and a disparate smattering of genre-defying younger cohorts who don’t really “watch television” at all.
The Zendaya Effect: Turning Every Release Into A Cultural Moment
How successful franchises create cross-pollinating funnels of viewer interest, driving renewed engagement with older installments at a low cost.
Olympics-Related Posts Generated 44% of Peacock’s July Earned Media Value
Peacock racked up $53.1 million in Earned Media Value in July, a notable 55% month-over-month increase, per CreatorIQ.
As Streaming Consolidates, Netflix Keeps Gaining Upper Hand
If you can watch most content on most platforms, doesn't that just push every consumer toward consolidating around only subscribing to Netflix?
TV Program Ranking: NFL, MLB Lead for Watch-Time
NFL preseason games captured a 2.48% viewership share across Aug. 12-18, per Inscape.
The New Local Heroes: How Cadent Is Helping Regional MSOs Make The Shift To Streaming
Cadent's Paul Ranger on how their new deal around addressable is helping regional MSOs successfully navigate the shift from linear to streaming.
What Is Precise.AI And Why Does Consent Matter? Two Tech Founders Explain It To A Teenager
Two tech founders, one teen talking data and advice for accomplishing cool things. Also a write up from their AI bot, named Bob.
What’s A Head Of Agency Investment Do? Mike Bregman Of Havas Media Explains It To A Teenager
We all see ads, and we know brands want to get in front of us to feel something and to buy something. But how do brands know what to do?
The NCTC’s Very Smart Bundle Play, iSpot Gets JICced
The NCTC launches a streaming skinny bundle of the sort that consumers have been asking for, iSpot gets the JIC's full blessing for use as national currency.
As Walmart Goes, So Does The Ad Economy?
Big box companies are betting on retail media for profits, but expanding beyond their platforms may reduce its effectiveness and long-term appeal.
RSNs In Flux, Chicago-Style
The regional sports network (RSN) industry is in a state of flux, and few markets exemplify both the chaos and transformation more than Chicago

