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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Oct 6, 2023 • 26min
Xumo Stream Box is good for cable but limited elsewhere
Xumo’s new Stream Box has begun its rollout by corporate parents Charter and Comcast. We discuss why the box is the right move for them but has limited use elsewhere.
Sep 29, 2023 • 23min
Inside the Stream – TV services used, Disney+ sharing, Prime Video ads
This week, we discuss the decline in TV services used by viewers, the Disney+ password-sharing crackdown, Prime Video ads, and the cable ad revenue decline.
Sep 22, 2023 • 27min
Inside the Stream: Generative AI-powered innovation at IBC 2023
Innovation was abundant at IBC 2023, with new AI-powered solutions delivering instant speaker fact-checks, regionally optimized movie marketing, and personalized highlight reels.
Sep 15, 2023 • 26min
Charter-Disney II, Eluvio, Gracenote for FASTs, Hulu Ownership
Charter and Disney settled their dispute, and we discuss the outcome. Also, this week, Eluvio’s streaming platform, Gracenote for FAST discoverability, and Hulu’s ownership puzzle.
Sep 8, 2023 • 27min
Charter-Disney Dispute Breaking the Big TV Bundle
Charter and Disney are in a standoff over rates and bundling, while the future of linear TV distribution is uncertain. YouTube's CTV redesign and innovative streaming video ads are highlighted. The impact of YouTube TV's billing process and the potential consequences of the Charter-Disney dispute on sports fans and Disney's financials are also discussed.
Sep 1, 2023 • 24min
Broadcaster SVODs struggle, but their FASTs flourish
Broadcaster SVOD services are struggling to compete with CTVs elite, but their FASTs are doing great. SVOD services that added ad-tiers late suffer a long-term disadvantage.
Aug 25, 2023 • 28min
FASTs Everywhere: TCL, Fire TV, Google TV, Cox Media
Free ad-supported TV (FAST) continues to expand, and this week, we discuss new initiatives from TCL, Fire TV, Google TV, and Cox Media Group.
Aug 18, 2023 • 27min
Linear TV and pay TV share, subtitles, Roku locals
Nielsen says that linear TV fell below half of July viewing. Is it right? Q2 2023 pay TV losses continue. Watching with subtitles is the default for many. And The Roku Channel adds local Fox and CBS stations.
Aug 11, 2023 • 31min
Disney’s D2C profitability seems on track, but at what cost?
Disney made progress toward direct-to-consumer profitability in the last quarter. Another Disney+ price increase and password-sharing curbs could finish the job on schedule in 2024. But at what cost?
Aug 4, 2023 • 22min
WB Discovery Loses DTC Subscribers in Q2 2023
In Q2 2023, WB Discovery lost 1.8 million DTC subscribers globally, though it recorded a slight increase in ARPU. We discuss the loss, DTC profitability, and what to expect going forward.
