The Future Of Television. Dissected Daily.
The Warner Bros Game Of Thrones: Understanding The Strategies
TVREV’s new infographic lays out all the issues in the ongoing battle to see who will buy Warner Bros… or the most valuable part of it.
What Porn Can Teach Us About The Future Of AI, Are Movies Really Dead?
Why the porn industry is such a good barometer of how new media technologies are being adopted. Plus is the era of theatrical-release movies kaput?
The Billion-Dollar Sandbox: Why Disney’s Deal With OpenAI Is The “Netflix Moment” For GenAI
Disney's $1 billion OpenAI deal is a game-changer for IP licensing, but by feeding its core characters and stories to a third-party platform, the company risks repeating the "Netflix mistake."
It May All Come Down To CNN
In a recent interview, President Trump indicated he regarded the sale of CNN as key to the Warner Bros. deal. We unpack.
Tube Trends: How Netflix Would Upgrade YouTube Footprint With Warner Bros.
One of the biggest assets in a potential Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. could be its enormous YouTube audience.
Paramount Makes The Expected Counteroffer
David Ellison’s unsurprising counteroffer/hostile bid for Warner Bros. is just the latest chapter in the saga. Here’s why it’s a boon for conspiracy theorists everywhere.
The Genie Isn’t Going Back Into The Bottle
Why all the handwringing about how the Netflix-Warner deal signals the death of Hollywood ignores the fact that the creator ecocomy was going to kill it off anyway.
What Now Netflix?
What we’re thinking 24 hours after the historic Netflix-Warner Brothers announcement that Netflix was buying HBO Max and Warner Bros. studios.
Why Netflix Needed HBO, The End Of News
With the series of finale of Stranger Things in the can, Netflix needs some peak TV. Plus why Gen Z trusts TikTokers over news anchors.
MLB Helps NBC Grow As Third Player In ESPN-Fox Sports Rights War
Sports rights conversations have focused primarily around Fox and ESPN in recent years, but NBC has quietly made itself into a power player on the back of premium events.
The Industrialisation Of Netflix
In a new Marconi, Kauser Kanji looks at how Netflix has refined its internal processes so that they keep the profits flowing.
Not All Animated IP Is Created Equally on Netflix
Why does some animated IP work so well on Netflix while other titles bomb? Brandon Katz looks for the magic formula.
Who Will Buy Warner, OTT.X Roundup
The future of Warner Bros seems to be a sale, but who the buyer will be is an open question. Alan has ideas plus a take on OTT.X.
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.
MLB Playoffs Look To Build On 2025 Regular Season TV Successes
MLB’s 2025 season was a success on TV — now how does it grow on that when the possible outcomes have such a wide range of audience possibilities?
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 NFL Has TV Over A Barrel, With No End In Sight
The NFL wants to start renegotiation talks for its lucrative media rights four years before its opt-out clause, and TV can’t really say no.
MLB Targets Expansion, Geography To Enhance National TV Product
Rob Manfred’s recent statements on MLB expansion and realignment take an interesting approach to greater national TV relevance.
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.
Does Content Overlap Matter In Streaming Bundle Era?
While Disney+ tries to avoid crashing its fandom content into each other, those shows can collide with major Hulu programs — something that becomes more apparent when it’s all under one roof. But should that matter anymore?

