Inside The Stream

Comcast’s Cable Networks Spinoff, YouTube’s $50 Billion Revenue

This week, two big indicators of significant change in the TV/video industries: Comcast may spin off its cable TV networks, and YouTube hit a $50 billion revenue run rate.

Disney Drops Apple's App Store, CTV Ad Standards, and More

Disney+ and Hulu dropped Apple’s App Store, IAB Tech Lab is driving new CTV ad standards, Fubo is offering premium sports services, and streamers are partnering with grocers.

Amazon Rules Streaming Video Distribution, Comcast is Indifferent

Bloomberg Screentime interviews highlighted Amazon's dominance in streaming distribution, while Comcast seemed indifferent to cable TV despite NBCU's reliance on it.

Can Google TV’s New Features Increase Its Market Share?

Google’s Rob Caruso joins us to discuss key new features in Google TV and the new Streamer device. Can smart home and photo integration boost the TV OS’s market share?

Antenna’s CEO Dives into New Research on Specialty SVOD

In this exclusive interview, Antenna’s CEO shares new research on specialty SVOD services, which show robust growth, dependence on Amazon Channels, and particular success stories.

New Google & Roku Streamers, Disney Paid Sharing, FAST Metrics, Netflix Sports

Google and Roku released new streaming media players, Disney rolled out paid sharing, Netflix is dabbling in sports, and a new initiative to measure FAST viewing has been launched.

YouTube Revamps CTV App and Enhances AI Features

YouTube is revamping its CTV app to emulate best practices in SVOD apps and launching a series of AI features for creators that will drive better viewer experiences.

IAB’s CTV Ad Outlook; Movie Headwinds, Charter-AMC+; and more

Four topics this week: IAB raised its 2024 CTV outlook, movies continue hitting headwinds, the impact of the Charter-AMC+ deal, and Amazon jumps into NextGen TV.

Inside the Stream – Disney-DirecTV Dispute Highlights Reduced Customer Focus

Disney blacked out all its networks on DirecTV as part of a carriage dispute. The standoff seems to be part of a pattern of inconsistent and reduced customer focus at the company.

Inside the Stream - Can Venu’s Owners Escape Their Gilded Cage?

Disney, Fox, and WBD’s roles in the multi-channel bundle are a “gilded cage” that contributed to a judge issuing a preliminary injunction barring Venu Sports’ launch. What’s next?