by Wayne Friedman on Sep 16, 9:36 AM
For the top Emmy awards per company/streamer overall, WBD (HBO/HBO Max) and Netflix each pulled in 30 Emmy awards, followed by Apple TV+ with 22.
by Wayne Friedman on Sep 15, 10:30 AM
A bigger story is that the quick all-cash bid was rushed to counter possible offers from companies "such as Amazon and Apple," per the "WSJ" report. That kind of news would really turn heads.
by Wayne Friedman on Sep 12, 9:00 AM
Paramount Skydance execs, including Paramount President Jeff Shell, believe they can re-launch/re-commit to networks like MTV, VH1 and BET, but details are sketchy.
by Wayne Friedman on Sep 11, 8:56 AM
How was the league's opening week ratings performance? In-game competition and specific big brand team matchups are a factor. The bottom line is that early first-week results show a mixed picture.
by Wayne Friedman on Sep 10, 8:00 AM
YouTube is now on a level - or at least in the same ballpark - with the linear TV networks, Netflix and others. NFL regular-season games on all its other platforms last season had an average of 17.5 million.
by Wayne Friedman on Sep 9, 8:00 AM
Stern has been part of the rise of digital radio and Sirius XM since 2006, and a key draw to the service. The story evolved around his 5-year deal, ending this year and valued at about $100 million a year.
by Wayne Friedman on Sep 8, 9:00 AM
A reported statement from CBS News last week said: "In response to audience feedback over the past week, we have implemented a new policy for greater transparency in our interviews. 'Face The Nation' will now only broadcast live or live-to-tape interviews (subject to national security or legal restrictions)."
by Wayne Friedman on Sep 5, 10:29 AM
Newsmax accuses Fox of imposing a "no-carry" agreement with pay TV distributors who agree to carry "right-leaning news channels."
by Wayne Friedman on Sep 4, 8:00 AM
"We're happy with the steps we've taken forward for 2025, but there's more work to be done," says NFL Chief Data and Analytics Officer Paul Ballew.
by Wayne Friedman on Sep 3, 8:00 AM
Walmart+, which allows members to purchase individual premium streaming video platforms, will allow subscribers to switch from Peacock Premium to competitor Paramount+ Essential every 90 days.