Bob Iger clarified his initial comments on sale of Disney’s linear TV networks, saying it was a trial balloon to test Wall Street reaction. Efficiency has improved and it is seeking partnerships with streaming services.
Read MoreSports organizations can maximize profits and better engage with fans by using dynamic pricing in their OTT platforms. This includes tailoring prices to user engagement, demand, and loyalty, as well as tiered subscriptions, in-app purchases, pay-per-view, and advertising partnerships. Win-win solutions benefit both the organization and the fan.
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Streaming services can be bundled together to save money and reduce subscriber churn, but challenges like contract negotiations, technical problems, and onboarding must be resolved first.
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Disney and Charter’s deal allows traditional cable companies in North America to stabilize subscriber levels by transitioning to stream aggregators. Pay TV penetration will decline in 2021, but ARPU will stay over $1,100. The bundle includes select streaming services for TV packages to simplify the cable operators’ businesses.
Read MoreAd-supported streaming services are becoming more popular, offering cheaper and targeted content to consumers. Services like Netflix and Disney are introducing ad-supported subscriptions, alongside advancements in ad-tech to ensure ads are seen, generating more revenue from dual models. Apple is also potentially exploring an advertising product for its service. Interactive T-Commerce ads offer additional income potential.
Read MoreVevo has partnered with Publica to expand its CTV inventory and add programmatic capabilities. It uses ad pod decisioning and competitive separation for a better user experience. By 2025, 89% of CTV ad spend is likely to be programmatic.
Read MoreLiberty Global is making strategic investments in edge computing and planning up to $1 billion of disposals in 2020, while simplifying their equity story and taking the company private. VMO2 is increasing prices and Sunrise/UPC are merging in Switzerland. DOCSIS 4.0 upgrades may be implemented in the Netherlands. Liberty will look at how to value its operating companies and allocate capital effectively.
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Evaluate streaming subscriptions and only pay for what you watch. Look out for discounts with phone plans and don’t keep services if you’re not using them. Unsubscribe and resubscribe as needed.
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Streaming platforms such as Amazon Prime Video are offering expanded packages of NBA games, potentially replacing blackouts. Subscribers can access 10,000+ movies, TV shows, Prime Originals and NFL Thursday Night Football for $12.99/month.
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Generative AI is hoovering up copyrighted work and churning out remixed literature, music and video of all varieties, increasingly competing with humans in quality and already far outpacing them in quantity. In a world of infinite AI-generated content, is it even possible to be a star?
Read MoreVizio plans to license its Smart TV software to third-party OEMs, increasing addressable market and ARPU. Q3 saw 66 new advertisers, 20% direct ad relationships growth, 14% ARPU growth, and 21% more hours streamed. WatchFree+ doubled content and nine new apps launched, including ESPN and Pet Collective, bringing total native apps to 200.
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Disney is pursuing a strategy to combine Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ into one bundle, pushing customers towards an ad-supported tier. This Pay TV model could be emulated by other streamers according to analyst firm Ampere Analysis’ Executive Director Guy Bisson.
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Read MoreCollectors and fanatics could be drawn back to physical media, such as DVDs and Blu-rays, in lieu of streaming due to studios deleting titles and the music industry’s successes with vinyl records. The format offers the commonsense notion of ownership while exclusive content and bonus tracks not available elsewhere further entices consumers to buy physical copies.
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Disney is cutting costs, suspending talks of ABC sale and folding channels into A&E venture. Disney’s streaming offerings include Disney+ (13K series/films) and Hulu (Live TV for $76.99/mo.; ad-supported($7.99)). Get both as Disney Bundle ($24.99/mo.) and free trial each 30 days.
Read MoreAMC Networks saw an 8% drop in domestic revenue in Q3, propelled by a decline in advertising and affiliate revenues. Streaming services however drove a 9% rise to $142 million. Subscriber growth rose but tough competition for ad dollars and not renewing a carriage deal with Fubo caused a 6.6% decline in net revenue to $637 million.AMC Networks saw an 8% drop in domestic revenue in Q3, propelled by a decline in advertising and affiliate revenues. Streaming services however drove a 9% rise to $142 million. Subscriber growth rose but tough competition for ad dollars and not renewing a carriage deal with Fubo caused a 6.6% decline in net revenue to $637 million.
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Disney now owns Hulu, allowing them to use it to create original content, use intellectual property, and potentially add Peacock titles. This strengthens Bob Iger’s media acquisitions and enables Disney either to gain power over competitors or benefit financially from future sales.Disney now owns Hulu, allowing them to use it to create original content, use intellectual property, and potentially add Peacock titles. This strengthens Bob Iger’s media acquisitions and enables Disney either to gain power over competitors or benefit financially from future sales.
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Comcast could use its Hulu money to compete for NBA broadcasting rights, merge with other streaming platforms, purchase Lionsgate’s movie studio and invest in Peacock. Peacock offers original shows, movies, classic TV, live sports, news, entertainment and reality tv for $5.99+/month. It includes a Dick Wolf library and Hallmark channels.Comcast could use its Hulu money to compete for NBA broadcasting rights, merge with other streaming platforms, purchase Lionsgate’s movie studio and invest in Peacock. Peacock offers original shows, movies, classic TV, live sports, news, entertainment and reality tv for $5.99+/month. It includes a Dick Wolf library and Hallmark channels.
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As streaming costs rise, conflicting issues of rising prices, content costs and delivery fees are causing pain points for the industry. In the State of Streaming survey, CapEx was identified as the main concern, alongside improved tech and consumer strategies such as AVOD. Consumers have felt the pricing pinch with Netflix increasing 43%, prompting subscription rate hikes and resurgence of password-sharing methods.As streaming costs rise, conflicting issues of rising prices, content costs and delivery fees are causing pain points for the industry. In the State of Streaming survey, CapEx was identified as the main concern, alongside improved tech and consumer strategies such as AVOD. Consumers have felt the pricing pinch with Netflix increasing 43%, prompting subscription rate hikes and resurgence of password-sharing methods.
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Streamers face increased competition and production costs, leading to consolidation or bundling for profitability. Traditional media companies are offering streaming content as part of their cable packages. Disney has set a precedent, and Hearst-Dish dispute will be important to note. Legacy linear is using bundles to increase ad revenue, increasing subscriptions and profits.Streamers face increased competition and production costs, leading to consolidation or bundling for profitability. Traditional media companies are offering streaming content as part of their cable packages. Disney has set a precedent, and Hearst-Dish dispute will be important to note. Legacy linear is using bundles to increase ad revenue, increasing subscriptions and profits.
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Hollywood business managers are advising their clients to cut discretionary spending, restructure housing solutions and identify essentials to maximize cash reserves in preparation for future financial storms. Banks have been reluctant to lending, but professionals encourage clients to stay the course and plan for volatility, with meaningful savings for unforeseen events.Hollywood business managers are advising their clients to cut discretionary spending, restructure housing solutions and identify essentials to maximize cash reserves in preparation for future financial storms. Banks have been reluctant to lending, but professionals encourage clients to stay the course and plan for volatility, with meaningful savings for unforeseen events.
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Hollywood is struggling with the decline of linear TV and the success of streaming services like Netflix. To remain successful, other companies must find new ways to generate cash flow, such as creating daily usage or contributing a branded lineup to a larger service. Traditional Hollywood thrived by aggregating entertainment in the pay TV bundle and earned unprecedented profits.Hollywood is struggling with the decline of linear TV and the success of streaming services like Netflix. To remain successful, other companies must find new ways to generate cash flow, such as creating daily usage or contributing a branded lineup to a larger service. Traditional Hollywood thrived by aggregating entertainment in the pay TV bundle and earned unprecedented profits.
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Former Hulu CEO Jason Kilar suggested Hollywood companies can achieve success through streaming services by either gaining high daily usage or creating “digital everything product.” Netflix has already achieved success with its streaming model, and Kilar believes Hulu could be used as a prototype for other entertainment companies.Former Hulu CEO Jason Kilar suggested Hollywood companies can achieve success through streaming services by either gaining high daily usage or creating “digital everything product.” Netflix has already achieved success with its streaming model, and Kilar believes Hulu could be used as a prototype for other entertainment companies.
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Apple is revamping their TV app, bundling content, subscriptions and iTunes into one place so users can easily access all their shows, movies and more. This could launch as soon as December, fulfilling Steve Jobs’ vision of a simpler user interface. Apple hopes to make this the standard for Vision Pro headset but struggles with its services such as App Store by trying sell content and collect commissions.Apple is revamping their TV app, bundling content, subscriptions and iTunes into one place so users can easily access all their shows, movies and more. This could launch as soon as December, fulfilling Steve Jobs’ vision of a simpler user interface. Apple hopes to make this the standard for Vision Pro headset but struggles with its services such as App Store by trying sell content and collect commissions.
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MIPCOM 2023 execs discussed mixed licensing & windowing strategies, plus D2C streaming. FAST was hyped & consolidation among global streamers & majors expected with local content as priority.MIPCOM 2023 execs discussed mixed licensing & windowing strategies, plus D2C streaming. FAST was hyped & consolidation among global streamers & majors expected with local content as priority.
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