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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Dec 22, 2023 • 38min
The 2023 Top Ten Streaming Video Stories
This year, SVODs switched strategy, YouTube pumped up premium, Disney consolidated its position, and the streaming king weathered a storm of competition. Listen on for the top 10 streaming video stories of 2023.
Dec 15, 2023 • 25min
Surprises revealed by Netflix’s engagement report
Netflix’s inaugural engagement report details what subscribers are watching in unprecedented detail. It also reveals surprising insights into the company’s business.
Dec 8, 2023 • 32min
SVOD Bundling, Peacock Hits 30M, WBD FASTs, Hulu’s D+ Tile
Competitor SVODs are bundling up to cut churn and boost lifetime value. Peacock reaches 30 million subscribers, while WB Discovery’s FAST strategy raises questions.
Dec 1, 2023 • 46min
NASCAR’s $8B Rights Deals, D2C vs. Pay-TV, TikTok vs. YouTube
NASCAR has a new $7.7 billion rights deal, Insider Intelligence says cord-cutters dominate in the US, TikTok is challenging YouTube, and Smart TVs are growing in importance.
Nov 17, 2023 • 24min
YouTube TV’s Strong Q3, Sports in Flux
According to LRG estimates, YouTube TV had a strong Q3, adding 600K subscribers. We discuss the role of Sunday Ticket and the changing nature of sports distribution.
Nov 10, 2023 • 46min
Disney, Roku, WB Discovery, and Dish Q3 results
It’s earning season! We discuss Disney’s D2C progress, Roku’s subscriber growth and ad revenue, WB Discovery’s lost subs and increased revenue, and Dish’s satellite loss and Sling TV gain.
Nov 3, 2023 • 39min
Will Disney’s Big Hulu Bet Deliver on Kilar’s Success Plan?
Disney’s $8.6 billion buyout of Comcast’s Hulu share has begun. Former Hulu chief Jason Kilar laid out his plan for streaming success, but can Disney achieve it once the Comcast deal is done?
Oct 27, 2023 • 37min
Interview: how Eluvio is disrupting streaming delivery
Eluvio’s Media Wallet won IBC’s Best of Show 2023. The company’s CEO explains the solution and how Eluvio’s content fabric handles all TV business models with disruptive pricing and performance.
Oct 20, 2023 • 27min
Paid Sharing Boosts Netflix’s Q3 ‘23 Results
Netflix added nearly 9 million global subscribers in Q3 2023. The company credited the password sharing clampdown, which it calls paid sharing, with the gain. But did ad plans and the show Suits help, too?
Oct 13, 2023 • 24min
Nexstar makes a case for broadcast; YouTube’s teen bump
Nexstar says the recent Disney-Charter deal will benefit local broadcasters, but how strong is its case? YouTube leads Netflix among teens and boosts its TV influence.
