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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Mar 8, 2024 • 27min
Fubo’s Spulu Duel, Apple’s $700M Splurge, Max & Disney follow Netflix
Fubo says it’s in a “duel to the death” with Spulu. Max and Disney are following Netflix with password-sharing curbs and anti-churn tech. Apple spent $700M on three movies.
Mar 1, 2024 • 27min
CTV Ad PREVIEW: 2024 Reveals Key Market Drivers
The broad range of the sessions at this week’s VideoNuze CTV Advertising PREVIEW: 2024 virtual revealed the key themes driving the market. Listen on as we discuss them all.
Feb 23, 2024 • 25min
RIP FreeVee?, YouTube tops on CTV, Peacock & Paramount+ Combine?
FreeVee is reportedly closing, a rumor Amazon rejects. YouTube remains tops in connected TV. Peacock and Paramount+ may be combining, and Noggin is no more.
Feb 16, 2024 • 23min
Walmart-Vizio Deal, Super Bowl Streamers Mystery
Paramount claimed the Super Bowl set streaming records but omitted details, so we try to quantify them. And we discuss the many reasons the Walmart-Vizio deal makes sense.
Feb 9, 2024 • 28min
Where Does the Disney/Fox/WBD Sports JV Fit In?
This week, we look through all the buzz around the new sports JV from Disney, Fox, and WBD to understand the service’s opportunity and likely impact on the TV market.
Feb 2, 2024 • 31min
Zone TV’s CEO on Block Deal, FASTs’ future
Jeff Weber, CEO of Zone TV, discusses the company's acquisition by Block Communications and the potential of the FAST market. He delves into the shift towards ad-supported streaming and the balance between original content and acquired shows, citing viewer engagement trends. Weber highlights Zone TV's strategy of focusing on short-form content while addressing frustrations with smart TV ads. The conversation illuminates how partnerships can enhance capabilities in adapting to consumer preferences in the evolving streaming landscape.
Jan 26, 2024 • 32min
Paid Sharing, Ads Influence Netflix’s Record Q4
Netflix gained 13.1 million subscribers in Q4 2023, a company record. We discuss paid sharing, the lower-cost advertising tier, and how they impacted the results.
Jan 19, 2024 • 29min
Was Peacock’s NFL Exclusive a Success?
NBCU hailed Peacock’s streaming exclusive of the Chiefs-Dolphins wildcard game a success, but was it? Did it get a big bump in incremental subscribers, and will they stick around?
Jan 12, 2024 • 28min
CES Highlights, NBCU and Disney Step Up in Ads, Netflix Growth
Big TV manufacturers made big news at CES, while NBCU and Disney stepped up their ad games. Meanwhile, Netflix has grown ad-tier users, and Amazon’s headcount is shrinking.
Jan 5, 2024 • 28min
Streaming TV Predictions for 2024
2024 is shaping up to be another exciting year for streaming TV. We share our top predictions, focusing on SVOD, CTV, TV OS, sports, FASTs, AI, cord-cutting, and more.
