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May 27, 2022 SVOD’s continued growth, itvX unifies broadcast, AVOD, FAST linear
Despite Netflix’s troubles, the SVOD market remains healthy with strong forecast growth and new entrants like the NFL. And a London conference this week showed how SVOD, AVOD, and FAST are combining to redefine entertainment.
26 min
May 20, 2022 Inside the Stream – SVOD moves to multiple monetization models
SVOD providers have begun to realize subscriptions alone are not enough. Services like CuriosityStream, Netflix, and Disney+ are looking to AVOD and FAST linear to boost revenue.
24 min
May 13, 2022 Streaming subscriptions are “ubiquitous,” FASTs headed that way
9-in-10 people subscribe to a streaming service in the US, and half of those have three or more of the top five SVODs. Free ad-supported streaming looks like it will be just as popular.
25 min
May 06, 2022 NewFront surprises and Roku challenges
Strong connected TV ad growth set the stage for this week’s NewFronts. Companies talked innovation and originals to woo advertisers. Roku’s presentation sparkled, but the company faces big challenges.
28 min
April 29, 2022 Comcast’s streaming focus, YouTube on TV, and NAB major themes
As Comcast’s cable TV business fades, it focuses on Peacock and the Roku model. YouTube continues its assault on the television screen. And NAB is back with new streaming media themes.
26 min
April 22, 2022 Inside the Stream – Tough choices for an aging Netflix
A tough quarter for Netflix has forced it to take even tougher decisions on the service’s direction. We discuss what impact ads, charging for password sharing, and content spending discipline will have.
30 min
April 12, 2022 Inside the Stream – Interview with Backlight CEO about the company launch
The launch of Backlight brings together five cloud-based media software companies spanning the entire video lifecycle. In this interview, the company CEO explains how he plans to help them all grow.
32 min
April 08, 2022 Philo’s pro-subscriber stance, Nielsen streaming data
We discuss Philo CEO’s pro-subscriber stance on price increases, unbundling, SVOD aggregation, and personalization. And look at Nielsen data packing big surprises for streamers.
24 min
April 01, 2022 CNN+ CTV coverage, Nielsen sale, Apple TV+ Oscar
CNN+ launched this week, but with weak connected TV coverage. Private investors bought Nielsen on the promise of staying number 1 in admeasurement. And the Oscar goes to Apple TV+, but will it help?
24 min
March 25, 2022 NBCU Shoppable TV and Netflix versus Disney+ on social media
Are NBCU Checkout and Shoppable TV a better approach to TV commerce than ‘90s era interactive TV? And will it work on Peacock? New data shows Disney+ is better than Netflix at generating social buzz.
27 min

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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…