Inside The Stream

Inside the Stream Podcast: What’s Really Behind the YouTube TV - NBCUniversal Dispute?

YouTube TV and NBCUniversal have become embroiled in a highly public dispute about the details of their distribution agreement. On today’s episode Colin and Will discuss what’s really behind the dispute and the larger industry shifts that are impacting the negotiation.

Inside the Stream – Interview with Trusted Media Brands President/CEO About Jukin Media Deal and Industry Trends

The acquisition of Jukin Media by Trusted Media Brands brings new media favorite FailArmy and established media perennial Reader’s Digest, among other properties, together under one roof. We interview Bonnie Kintzer, President and CEO of Trusted Media Brands about the deal, the combined companies' strategy and larger industry trends.

Inside the Stream – Apple copies Amazon‘s flywheel strategy but is far behind in CTV

Apple is copying Amazon’s flywheel strategy, with heavy product placements in original Apple TV+ shows, meant to boost its ecosystem and core revenue streams. However, in the connected TV device market, it has lost heavily to Amazon despite having first-mover advantage.

Inside the Stream – streaming sticks and boxes gone by 2032?

Smart TVs are having a moment, with strong growth in penetration and usage. Does this mean streaming sticks and boxes are on the way out? TV[R]EV’s Alan Wolk joins us to discuss the issues.

Inside the Stream – should AMC+ partner with Amazon Channels

Amazon Channels helps SVOD providers like AMC+ reach new viewers, but would AMC be better off focusing all its energy on promoting its owned and operated service?

Inside the Stream – US FAST market doubles revenue by 2023

With streamers, CE manufacturers, and content providers fully engaged in delivering virtual linear channels, the US FAST market is set to double in size within two years.

Inside the Stream – Will SkyShowtime shake up the European TV market?

Comcast and ViacomCBS are partnering on a new European SVOD service dubbed SkyShowtime. Why did they decide to work together rather than go it alone with Peacock and Paramount+? Listen on to find out why.

Inside the Stream – Why Hollywood Is In A Deep, Dark Box of Its Own Making

The economics of smaller to mid-size budget movies have broken down. We discuss how it is a problem of the studios’ own making and why taking theater releases directly to SVOD exacerbates the situation.

Inside the Stream –FandangoNow-Vudu and the shift from ownership to access

A minor deal involving online movie stores FandangoNow and Vudu speaks volumes. It shows how fundamentally the market for video has changed in the last ten years.

Inside the Stream – Why Peacock's Olympics coverage misses the mark

Peacock is supposed to be Olympics central for online viewers, but finding a timely replay or clip or live stream of a favorite sport is an exercise in frustration. Is this a missed opportunity for NBCU?