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The Phygital Imperative: Why Media’s Next Big Move Is Back To Reality
Are consumers getting tired of too much virtualness? Christian Knaebel argues that they are and that’s why in-person “phygital” experiences are the next big thing.
Will Netflix Buy Warner Bros, The Return Of Jimmy Kimmel
Why would Netflix want to buy Warner Bros? There are plenty of reasons. And what non-politicla lessons can we take away from L’Affaire Kimmel?
The Comedian, The President And The Great Big Mess, How Korean TV Avoids Cord Cutting
Why Disney’s real motivation in axing Jimmy Kimmel may have been financial, not political and why Koreans are unlikely to ever cut the cord.
Streaming Rebundling Starts Putting TV Back Together
Bundles are returning in earnest now, as sports helps spur a return to centralized programming options for consumers (who have been clamoring for it).
The $1 Billion Problem: Why Disney May Be Hollywood's Only Winner in 2025
In a post-superhero, post-pandemic marketplace, Brandon Katz looks at how Disney’s big screen dominance could boost both theaters and Disney’s streaming bundle heading into 2026.
Iger Shakes Things Up: ESPN/NFL and Disney+/Hulu
Disney’s Bob Iger shook things up this week, announcing a major deal between ESPN and the NFL and a merger of the Disney+ and Hulu apps. Explainer-In-Chief Alan Wolk unpacks.
Jumelage Between European Broadcasters And Global Streamers
Three major partnership deals, each between a major streamer and a commercial broadcaster, have shaken up the European market. Bernd Riefler unpacks in the latest Marconi.
What Disney+ Adds With Cocomelon Licensing Deal
Disney+ adding Cocomelon is a smart move to bring in potential new viewers. But it could also work to flatten kids programming options in a way that erodes Disney’s advantage.
2025 Upfronts: The Year Data Became The Product (Finally)
The biggest story of the 2025 Upfronts? TV isn’t just content anymore—it’s infrastructure.
Hot List: When The Truth Is Hard To Find
2 weeks worth of TVREV originals and Measure snackables
Stop Trying To Make The Incomplete ‘Sports Streamer’ Happen
Just days after Venu’s death, DirecTV proposed an alternative… that’s also incomplete. So again: Why are we still trying this?
Hot List: CES, Venu, Meta and the LA Fires
TVREV Originals from Hanlon, Lafayette and Wolk.
Venu Gets Mouse Trapped, Zuck Might Have Stepped In It
Why Disney’s Fubo deal is likely the final nail in Venu’s coffin, How Meta’s Trump-pleasing privacy policies should benefit TV’s new SMB play.
Hot List: Predictions, Reflections, And Exclusives To Kick Off 2025
Rounding up 2024 with TVREV originals.
Inside ESPN’s Playbook For The Expanded College Football Playoff
ESPN is pulling out all the stops for the new 12-team College Football Playoff with enhanced production, big-name talent, and cross-network collaboration to drive ratings and engagement.
Sean Buckley on Magnite’s Mission To Streamline Disney’s Ad Game Across Platforms And The World
Q&A with Magnite CRO Sean Buckley about their long-standing and ever-evolving relationship with Disney.
Is the Magic Fading? Disney’s Originals Go Bippity-Boppity-Splat
From Star Wars to The Acolyte, Disney hasn't been having much success with its originals and Hulu's hits are few and far between. All that spells trouble for the House of Mouse.
Disney’s Streaming Services Turn A Profit, Pelicans Fly The Diamond Coop
Disney's streaming services turn a profit, but is it sustainable? Meanwhile, the Pelicans fly the Diamond coop. A look at both streaming economics and the shifting landscape of sports broadcasting.
Streaming's Resource Crisis: Is Content the New Oil?
Streaming's content crunch: As new show production slows, platforms scramble to maintain hits and engagement with shrinking resources. Is quality the new quantity?

