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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Jun 14, 2024 • 38min
Roku-MAGNA Interview on New Home Screen Research
New Magna-Roku research shows the home screen is critical in the content discovery journey. Executives from both companies join us to discuss the research and its ad implications.
Jun 7, 2024 • 34min
Streaming is tops on VIZIO; Max Rate Rise; Streaming TV is Loved
Inscape research reveals that virtually all VIZIO smart TV owners are streaming. Max raised rates—but only on ad-free tiers. Streaming satisfaction scores are off the charts.
May 31, 2024 • 28min
Box Office Plummets, Ad Experience Matters, Netflix Bundling Angle
The Memorial Day box office plummeted 36%. Latency, unnatural breaks, and slates are hurting ad experiences. Netflix’s bundling angle is unclear—all this and more in this week’s podcast.
May 24, 2024 • 27min
Comcast StreamSaver is appealing to the budget-conscious
Comcast’s $15 StreamSaver bundle is great value. Combine it with Disney’s $15 Trio Basic bundle and streaming’s value prop is stronger than ever. But who are the bundles for?
May 17, 2024 • 25min
Netflix is Well-Positioned to Lead in Bundling and CTV Ads
Netflix boasts 40 million ad-tier subscribers, positioning it as a frontrunner in streaming bundles. The partnership with Roku and Major League Baseball marks a pivotal shift in sports streaming. The acquisition of NFL streaming rights for Christmas 2025 highlights their shift toward live sports. Additionally, Netflix is set to revolutionize the ad-supported landscape with new tech and potential bundling opportunities. The exploration of immersive experiences via Roblox could further strengthen their competitive edge.
May 10, 2024 • 37min
Amazon Cranks Up Ad-Tier Viewers; Disney’s DTC Progress
How did Amazon Prime Video vault to the top of the chart in ad-tier subscribers? Is Disney’s DTC progress sustainable? Get the answers and much more in this week’s podcast!
May 3, 2024 • 37min
3 Key Themes from This Week’s NewFronts
This week’s NewFronts highlighted three key and interlocking themes: TV OEMs’ emphasis on FASTs, AI’s role in driving video ads’ value, and CTV evolving to the full funnel.
Apr 26, 2024 • 33min
Wurl CEO interview on AI’s Role in CTV Ads
Wurl released its new AI-powered BrandDiscovery product. CEO Ron Gutman says it makes CTV ads context-sensitive, and AI will make ads more targeted and valuable.
Apr 19, 2024 • 30min
NAB 2024 delivers AI, blockchain, low-tech solutions!
AI loomed large at NAB 2024, with solutions exposing new video revenue opportunities. The blockchain delivers big encoding savings and how to cut TV power use by half.
Apr 12, 2024 • 24min
AI Drives New Value for Cineverse-Gracenote and Others
AI is revolutionizing the value chain of video creation, delivery, and discovery. The Cineverse-Gracenote partnership and other initiatives show how.
