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On today鈥檚 podcast episode, we discuss the future of streaming, which streaming service stands out above the rest, how streamers are bringing more sports programming online, and what kind of programming people watch. Listen to the discussion as host Marcus Johnson welcomes analysts Paul Verna and Daniel Konstantinovic to the podcast.

Some news outlets have suffered notable AI scandals, including reports in 2023 that Sports Illustrated used AI to produce stories and create fake author bios. Dueling views: This editorial change comes as the NYT pursues legal action over unauthorized use of its content for AI training, including lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft and a cease-and-desist letter to Perplexity AI.

New NBA broadcasting deals with NBC and Amazon: These partnerships, pending approval, are set to enhance live sports accessibility and boost advertising revenue.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss what happens now that the actors strike is over, how the Super Bowl is fundamentally changing, whether live sports need new shorter content, what's next for WhatsApp, why people immigrate to the US, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our forecasting writer Ethan Cramer-Flood, forecasting analyst Zach Goldner, and director of forecasting Oscar Orozco.

Live sport being an example that I put in the outer or wider orbit. There are some big disruptions happening. I mean in the US, live sports and the NFL deal that you'll tell me, Marcus, the Sunday ticket or something. Marcus Johnson:. Sunday ticket. Bill Fisher:. Sunday ticket.

A plan from New York-based regional sports networks YES and MSG to combine their services (while this content will be featured in one app, it is bundle-adjacent). Venu, an upcoming sports streaming, bundle-adjacent service featuring programming from Disney, Warner Bros.

While advertising areas like connected TV and retail media boast strong potential, other channels, like social media and linear TV, are losing some steam. That鈥檚 why it鈥檚 important to explore other ad channels. For example, digital out-of-home advertising has made technological and creative leaps in the past few years, while the women鈥檚 sports ad opportunity is expanding. Here are some areas within digital advertising where you may be missing out on unlocking potential.

As the nation readies itself for Super Bowl Sunday, let鈥檚 review how this year has gone for the NFL. The league鈥檚 ratings for the 2022鈥�2023 season were down 3% from the prior year, and there鈥檚 one big reason to blame: Amazon鈥檚 Thursday Night Football. Despite the drop, sports leagues will continue to move full steam ahead with exclusive streaming deals while Amazon waits for consumers to catch up.

Prime Video hosts first upfront show: Amazon unveils a star-studded lineup of new series, movies, and sports content to attract advertisers.

Ad-supported streaming and live sports are accelerating pay TV鈥檚 decline: The largest pay TV providers lost 5 million subscribers in 2023, while SVOD鈥檚 market share grew.

Peacock expands its reach beyond the home: Exclusive live sports to be shown in commercial venues, diversifying audience and increasing brand visibility.

LinkedIn鈥檚 not just for B2B marketers. B2C brands in sectors like automotive, hospitality, music, sports, and travel are investing in the platform. 鈥淟inkedIn is definitely heading into a direction where more direct B2C marketing is going to become prevalent,鈥� said Jordan Schultz, vice president and head of social and digital creative at marketing agency Known.

On today's episode, we discuss whether Netflix's password-sharing crackdown is actually working out, why the company got rid of its basic ad-free plan, and whether sticking to sports-adjacent programming is the right move. "In Other News," we talk about whether The Walt Disney Co. might be bailing on TV too soon. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Daniel Konstantinovic.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss what was behind the streaming giants staggering subscriber growth, how Prime Video's new ad-tier will affect Netflix, and how a deal with the WWE changes its sports strategy. "In Other News," we talk about an important milestone for ad-supported video streaming. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Daniel Konstantinovic.

UFC and WWE look to enter the sports streaming frenzy: The newly merged company will likely try to land several lucrative deals.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss what Fortnite developer Epic Games' win over Google means, whether McDonald's new restaurant brand will be a success, why women's sports worldwide are exploding right now, if video streaming bundles are inevitable, how AI rules can keep pace with AI development, who's planning to live underwater in a few years, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Ross Benes, Bill Fisher, and Carina Perkins.

On today's episode, we discuss whether there's room in people's streaming lives for the new service "Max," the significance of Montana preparing to become the first state to ban TikTok, why Expedia wants ChatGPT to be your travel advisor, a March Madness finals ratings surprise, YouTube TV launching its multiview feature, where the tradition of sports jersey numbers being retired came from, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our forecasting writer Ethan Cramer-Flood, director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman, and director of forecasting Oscar Orozco.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss how the upcoming giant sports streaming service from Fox, Warner Bros. Discovery, and ESPN benefits The Walt Disney Co.; what will happen when Hulu and Disney+ combine; and why Disney is now choosing to invest so much in Epic Games. "In Other News," we talk about what to make of Roku's current market position and what YouTube Premium has taught us about ad-free video. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Ross Benes.

On today's episode, we discuss password sharing and live sports on Netflix, what the definition of "convenience" is, if awards shows have turned things around, where we spend time with connected devices, sweetgreen's plan to automate all stores in five years, who invented the card game Uno, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our director of forecasting Oscar Orozco, vice president of Briefings Stephanie Taglianetti, and analyst Max Willens.

Prior to TikTok Shop鈥檚 launch last September, live shopping platform Whatnot earned nearly 100% of social shopping gross merchandise value in 2023, according to a recent Earnest Analytics report. What鈥檚 Whatnot? Whatnot is a livestream marketplace platform, specializing in the sale of collectibles including sports cards, sneakers, comics, and vintage clothing.

Nike鈥檚 close connections to sports and sneaker culture keep it on the top of Gen Z鈥檚 list of favorite brands while its cutting-edge sneaker technology makes the brand a must-have for runners. But Nike must use a mix of D2C and wholesale commerce if it wants to defend its title from the competition.

On today's episode, we discuss how recent YouTube TV price hikes will affect subscriptions, whether streaming TV actually costs less than cable, and if a sports streaming hub is a viable product. "In Other News," we talk about what Roblox's new ad rules will do to the metaverse and why Walmart+, Walmart's membership program, is resonating with high-income shoppers. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Daniel Konstantinovic.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss how all the different TV terms fit together, to what degree subscription revenues are moving from pay TV to streaming, who's winning the "digital pay TV" race, and how the new sports streaming service from Fox, ESPN, and Warner Bros. Discovery could change everything. "In Other News," we talk about what a new sponsor logo placement from the WWE will look like and how the US ad market is getting on to start the year. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Ross Benes.

It's the key is as a brand, staying authentic to your roots, which for you guys was music and entertainment and sports and culture, and making sure that in that authenticity you're using your core product so that you don't alienate your core people and your usual consumers, but you bring in new ones to sort of raise awareness.