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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Apr 5, 2024 • 33min
Inside the Stream - TiVo’s Q4 ‘23 VTR: Service declines, Discovery Challenges, more
TiVo’s Q4 2023 Video Trends Report showed that paid services used flattened while free services grew. Churn, discovery, and operator STB streaming were some of our other highlights.
Mar 29, 2024 • 29min
Disney+/Hulu UX Lags, ESPN and RSNs, NFL Skeptical of Sports JV
Hulu has been integrated into Disney+, but key UX features aren’t yet included. ESPN is moving toward being a hub with RSN feeds, and the NFL is skeptical of the sports JV.
Mar 22, 2024 • 26min
New Data Shows Streaming’s Dominance Over Traditional Media
Discover how streaming is overtaking traditional media, with viewer engagement thriving on platforms like Paramount Plus and Peacock. Innovations like Chess.com for chess fans and NBCUniversal's multi-view feature for the Olympics enhance niche streaming experiences. Explore shifting consumer habits, revealing a rise in smart TV usage while traditional cable falters. Despite streaming's rise, moviegoers still cling to theaters, facing rising costs and fatigue with franchise films. The landscape of media consumption is rapidly evolving!
Mar 15, 2024 • 28min
FAST Euro Limits, TV OS Wars, Broadcaster Super Apps
This week, we explore why FASTs in Europe lag vs. the US, why there are now 18 TV OSs and counting, and how “super apps” help broadcasters fight global SVOD.
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.
