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Physical Music Sales Surge Again

UK recorded music consumption rose in 2024, driven by streaming growth and a resurgence in physical music sales.

PGA Tour Launches New Media Studios

PGA Tour launches new studios to gain media control and enhance content production in an evolving sports landscape.

Media Stocks: 2024 Winners and Losers

Netflix leads media stock gains in 2024, while Disney rebounds and Warner Bros. Discovery struggles.

Ad Revenue Outlook for Media 2025

Ad revenue for media companies is expected to stabilize in 2025, particularly for those showcasing sports and live events.

Streaming Landscape: 2024 Report Card

Streaming services face challenges as Netflix halts subscriber reporting, while competition and profitability pressure grow in 2025.

Netflix Faces Lawsuit Over Meta Deal

Netflix faces a class action lawsuit over alleged antitrust agreements with Meta regarding streaming and customer data sharing.

NBCUniversal Leadership Changes Announced

Matt Strauss and Donna Langley are appointed to leadership roles at NBCUniversal amid corporate restructuring.

Comcast to Spin Off Cable Assets

Comcast plans to spin off its declining cable assets, indicating a significant shift in the media landscape.

Comcast Abandons Cable TV Networks

Comcast plans to spin off its cable networks due to declining viewership and financial prospects in the streaming era.

Comcast's Bold Cable Spinoff Strategy

Comcast plans to spin off its cable channels as a financially strong entity to acquire other media assets.

Iger's Hot Mic Disney Earnings Call

Bob Iger accidentally disclosed sensitive Disney+ streaming numbers during a hot-mic moment on the company's earnings call.

Grammys: Diversity, Streaming, and AI

Harvey Mason Jr. discusses Grammy Awards reforms, diversity, streaming innovations, and the impact of AI on the music industry.

Amazon Shuts Down Freevee Streaming Service

Amazon is shutting down Freevee, transitioning its content to the Prime Video brand for an enhanced viewing experience.

DirecTV Losing Ground in Sports Subscriptions

DirecTV loses commercial subscribers as 'Sunday Ticket' transitions to EverPass Media, challenging traditional TV for NFL access.

DirecTV's Sunday Ticket Subscription Crisis

DirecTV loses commercial clients as bars shift to EverPass for NFL's 'Sunday Ticket,' citing better pricing and services.

Spotify Expands Music Video Support

Spotify expands music video support to 85 new markets, enhancing features for premium users only on mobile and desktop.

Fubo Partners with The Athletic

The Athletic partners with Fubo to streamline sports streaming for readers through integrated content on its website.

Spotify Expands Music Video Support

Spotify expands music video support to 85 new markets, enhancing features for premium users on mobile and desktop.

Severance Season 2: Why The Wait?

TV shows like Severance face long delays between seasons due to production complexity and changing industry dynamics.

TV Show Seasons: Why So Delayed?

Severance Season 2 faces delays due to expensive, complex productions and a shift in streaming release strategies.

Xbox Cloud Gaming Game Streaming Launch

Xbox Cloud Gaming will allow streaming of owned games starting in November, expanding its gaming service significantly.

Starz BritBox Bundle Launch Announced

Starz and BritBox have launched a streaming bundle for $14.99 monthly, offering a mix of premium content.

SkyShowtime Launches Premium Streaming Tier

SkyShowtime introduces a premium ad-free streaming tier, offering 4K content and multiple-device access starting at €8.99 monthly.

Streaming Apocalypse: Insights from Evan Shapiro

Evan Shapiro discusses challenges in streaming, media's evolution, and the importance of data in the entertainment industry.

AEW Streaming Live on Max

AEW signs multi-year deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, enabling live streaming on Max starting January 2025.

Peacock's Streaming Strategy Explained

Matt Strauss discusses Peacock's strategies to retain viewers and grow in the competitive streaming landscape.

Amazon's Election Night Plans Unveiled

Amazon is considering Brian Williams to host a live Election Night special on Prime Video, focusing on non-partisan discussions.

Amazon's Election Night Special Plans

Amazon is negotiating with Brian Williams to host a live Election Night special on Prime Video, aiming for non-partisan discussions.

Amazon Negotiates Brian Williams Hosting

Amazon is negotiating with Brian Williams to host a live Election Night special on Prime Video.

Paramount Global Announces Layoff Phase

Paramount Global announces a second wave of layoffs amid ongoing challenges in traditional media and a shift to streaming.

Daniel Alegre Becomes TelevisaUnivision CEO

Daniel Alegre of Google and Activision Blizzard becomes new CEO of TelevisaUnivision, succeeding Wade Davis.

Ted Sarandos Urges Viewership Transparency

Ted Sarandos urges streaming competitors to disclose viewership numbers, emphasizing transparency for creators and potential growth opportunities.

India's Streaming Market Sees Sports Surge

India's premium streaming market rebounds, driven by sports, surpassing $1 billion in revenues in the first half of 2024.

Daniel Alegre Takes TelevisaUnivision Helm

Daniel Alegre replaces Wade Davis as CEO of TelevisaUnivision, bringing digital media experience to lead the company.

Google TV Launches Freeplay Channels

Google TV launches 'Freeplay', a new home for its growing collection of free, ad-supported TV channels.

NFL 2024 Season Ratings Win

NFL's 2024 kickoff game drew 48.9 million viewers, marking an 18% increase from last year.