Inside The Stream
insidethestream
Streaming is revolutionizing the video and TV industries. In this podcast, two industry veterans, Will Richmond, Editor, and Publisher of VideoNuze, and Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst of nScreenMedia give listeners their insiders’ take on the most important streaming news and events. They also interview industry leaders who are shaping the business of streaming video.
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Dec 12, 2025 • 23min
Disney’s Bold OpenAI Bet and the WBD Battle Rages
Disney has taken the bold and risky step of licensing the use of 200 characters to OpenAI’s Sora. Meanwhile, who’s going to win the raging battle for Warner Bros. Discovery?
Dec 5, 2025 • 23min
MS NOW Expands Streaming; Amazon’s Engagement; Microdramas
Will MS Now’s plan to transform itself from a cable news network into a streaming and community hub work? Amazon has engagement issues. And microdramas are surging.
Nov 21, 2025 • 23min
Canela Media Taps AI for Content and Monetization
Canela Media’s global president, Phillipe Guelton, describes how the company is tapping AI for content creation, user experience, and monetization.
Nov 17, 2025 • 32min
Interview: Execs Discuss Field & Stream TV FAST Launch
Field & Stream and Outdoor America have joined forces to launch Field & Stream TV, a new FAST offering. Company executives join us to explain their strategy.
Nov 7, 2025 • 29min
Fubo’s Growth, Netflix’s New MAVs Metric, Streamers’ Frustrations
Fubo posted its Q3 results and integration plans with Disney, Netflix introduced a new ad metric called Monthly Active Viewers and Gracenote’s data reveals streaming’s value.
Oct 31, 2025 • 27min
Tubi Profitable, YouTube Growth, Peacock in Neutral
In earnings news this week, Tubi has turned profitable, YouTube notched another $10 billion quarter in US ad revenue, and Peacock’s subscriber count is stuck in neutral.
Oct 24, 2025 • 27min
Netflix’s Ad Revenue to Double; Can Peacock Fly with the NBA?
Netflix reported Q3 results this week, saying 2025 ad revenue will double and engagement is rising, but by how much? And is the NBA a ticket to Peacock’s success or a poison pill?
Oct 17, 2025 • 38min
Antenna’s Subscriber Views Exposes Programming’s True Value
How effective is a specific title at acquiring, retaining, and engaging viewers? Antenna’s CEO, Jonathan Carson, explains how his firm’s new Subscriber Views delivers the answers.
Oct 10, 2025 • 25min
Netflix’s Ad Tier Gains, TV OS Updates, Fubo Ingests ESPN
Netflix is making strides to balance revenue between ad-supported and ad-free users. One host shares a positive experience with Netflix's ad load compared to traditional TV. The Trade Desk's Ventura TV OS proves valuable for DirecTV, enhancing viewer experience. Meanwhile, Amazon is transitioning to a new OS, Vega, to streamline app functionality. Fubo is making waves by ingesting ESPN content into its platform, bringing on-demand sports closer to fans. Tune in for insights into the changing landscape of streaming and advertising.
Oct 3, 2025 • 35min
FAST Viewership Increases, But Monetization Challenges Remain
New data from Wurl reveals renewed growth in viewership for FAST channels. But monetization challenges remain, particularly for those outside the top tier.
