Inside The Stream
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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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Feb 14, 2025 • 19min
Inside the Stream – The streaming Super Bowl
Tubi delivered with its live Super Bowl stream, outperforming YouTube TV and broadcast in the process. And way more streamed the game than the 13.6 million using Tubi.
Feb 7, 2025 • 28min
Disney Defies Gravity, YouTube Ads Are Strong
Disney continues to defy gravity by raising prices and cutting content without losing subscribers. Meanwhile, YouTube ads soared above $10 billion with help from long-form content.
Jan 31, 2025 • 26min
Peacock Steady, Super Bowl Ads Soar, New Streaming Insights
Peacock subscribers held steady at 36 million in Q4, while its quarterly loss significantly improved. Super Bowl ads are $8 million. And plenty of new streaming research.
Scan the QR code below or click this link for a free copy of the Looper Insights report Streaming Forward: Trends Shaping Digital Entertainment in 2025. Thanks to Looper Insights for sponsoring this episode.
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Jan 24, 2025 • 34min
Netflix's Big Q4: Ads, Gaming, and a Hard-to-Track Future
Netflix delivered a stellar Q4, with subscriber and revenue gains across all regions. Ads and gaming will fuel future growth, but tracking its evolving success will be much tougher.
Jan 17, 2025 • 26min
Tubi’s UHD Super Bowl, Prime’s NFL Ratings Peak, and More
Tubi’s Super Bowl UHD livestream plan is bold, but can it deliver? Prime’s wildcard game gets its best NFL rating yet. Vizio jumps into SVOD bundles and consumer AI research.
Jan 10, 2025 • 27min
Making Sense of the Disney-Fubo Deal
The Disney-Fubo deal seems to clear the path for the launch of Venu Sports and provide Fubo with financial strength. But DirecTV thinks it doesn’t settle the issue.
Jan 3, 2025 • 27min
PBS’s Digital Head Explains Importance of Amazon Deal
PBS has a new distribution deal with Amazon to simulcast 150 local stations. We talk with PBS’s digital head, Ira Rubenstein, about the deal and its 2025 strategy.
Dec 20, 2024 • 36min
Antenna’s CEO Shares Top Streaming Insights from 2024
Jonathan Carson, CEO and co-founder of Antenna, dives into the booming world of streaming in 2024. He discusses the exciting rise of ad-supported models, showcasing how they attract new subscribers despite fears of stagnation. The impact of live sports, especially the NFL, on subscriber growth is a key highlight. Carson also reveals how Black Friday promotions are transforming customer loyalty and subscription rates. Plus, insights on password policies reshape our understanding of user conversion. A must-listen for streaming enthusiasts!
Dec 13, 2024 • 28min
Starz’s Streaming Strategy
Starz’s CEO outlined the company’s streaming strategy, which includes partnering with SVOD aggregators, retaining originals, and avoiding annual rate bumps.
Dec 6, 2024 • 26min
Lots of Opportunities Ahead for Walmart-VIZIO
Walmart closed its $2.3 billion acquisition of VIZIO, creating many opportunities to extend WatchFree+ and drive new ad revenue and one-click buying.
