by Wayne Friedman on Jan 17, 10:25 AM
A letter from Rep. Pat Ryan to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and NBC Sports President Rick Cordella said "millions of loyal fans already pay for NBC. Let us watch the damn game!" But do they pay specifically for Peacock? No.
by Wayne Friedman on Jan 16, 12:49 PM
What would the NFL do for ESPN? Give it more resources toward moving its entire live, linear TV network to a streaming platform.
by Wayne Friedman on Jan 15, 12:57 PM
The thrill of seeing a season-ending episode is fading. In recent years, Netflix and other streamers have released a full season's worth of series episodes.
by Wayne Friedman on Jan 12, 9:00 AM
Disney+ says 50% of all its new subscribers are headed to its ad option, while 30% of Netflix new subscribers are going to its ad option worldwide.
by Wayne Friedman on Jan 11, 11:23 AM
Amazon wants your money -- so much so they are offering new Prime Video ad inventory at a modest $30 cost per thousand viewers, according to reports.
by Wayne Friedman on Jan 10, 9:00 AM
Someone at ESPN trying to sabotage one of its own shows? Sounds intriguing. That's what the host of the "Pat McAfee Show" believes is happening.
by Wayne Friedman on Jan 9, 12:26 PM
Parks Associates says just 5% of U.S. internet households have only a pay-TV service and no streaming apps.
by Wayne Friedman on Jan 8, 9:00 AM
The Walt Disney deal with ValueAct Capital -- an "information-sharing" agreement -- mimics a move Microsoft made about a decade ago, apparently.
by Wayne Friedman on Jan 5, 9:04 AM
Are moviegoers looking for superhero films - or more intimate, enjoyable experiences? Moviegoers may be tiring of fantasy/sci-fi/adventure superhero content, a "New York Times" article suggests.
by Wayne Friedman on Jan 4, 8:00 AM
Cheddar News, viewed as a younger-skewing business news-focused alternative to news channels like CNBC, has laid off some staffers under its new ownership.