The only potential I do see guys, and it's this DirecTV, really recent developments there, maybe more of these sports-heavy packages that will be expensive, but that might cater to the right people who are looking to move away from traditional cable. And it's usually sports, it's sports that's driving that. Ethan Cramer-Flood:.
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Media and entertainment includes establishments primarily engaged in radio and TV broadcasting (network and station), including educational, commercial, religious, sports, and other radio or TV stations. Includes print media (newspapers, magazines, and classifieds). Also includes establishments primarily engaged in publishing.
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| Sep 23, 2024
’s sports ambitions take a hit: YouTube TV has won NFL Sunday Ticket rights over the consumer tech giant.
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| Dec 22, 2022
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.
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| Nov 17, 2023
LinkedIn’s not just for B2B marketers. B2C brands in sectors like automotive, hospitality, music, sports, and travel are investing in the platform. “LinkedIn is definitely heading into a direction where more direct B2C marketing is going to become prevalent,” said Jordan Schultz, vice president and head of social and digital creative at marketing agency Known.
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| May 15, 2024
Prime Video hosts first upfront show: Amazon unveils a star-studded lineup of new series, movies, and sports content to attract advertisers.
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| May 14, 2024
Unless Paul, to your point, they hit on a big sports package. Paul Verna:. Yeah, like cricket in India or something like that could tip the scales. Marcus Johnson:. Oh, interesting. Yeah, because I was going to say there aren't many left, F1, but that's not going to do it.
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| May 2, 2025
Prior to TikTok Shop’s 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’s Whatnot? Whatnot is a livestream marketplace platform, specializing in the sale of collectibles including sports cards, sneakers, comics, and vintage clothing.
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| Apr 25, 2024
If Peacock’s ad revenues make a meaningful jump over the next year, it will likely be due to its sports programming investments. Peacock struck ratings gold with its Olympics coverage this summer, which contributed to an increase of 2.8 million subscribers during the first week. It also features games from the NFL, Premier League, college football, and college basketball.
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| Sep 20, 2024
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’s why it’s 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’s sports ad opportunity is expanding. Here are some areas within digital advertising where you may be missing out on unlocking potential.
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| Aug 9, 2023
Fanatics raises $700 million: Despite market turmoil, investors continue to pour cash into the sports-merchandising giant.
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| Dec 6, 2022
Ad-supported streaming and live sports are accelerating pay TV’s decline: The largest pay TV providers lost 5 million subscribers in 2023, while SVOD’s market share grew.
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| Mar 12, 2024
As the nation readies itself for Super Bowl Sunday, let’s review how this year has gone for the NFL. The league’s ratings for the 2022–2023 season were down 3% from the prior year, and there’s one big reason to blame: Amazon’s 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.
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| Feb 10, 2023
Peacock expands its reach beyond the home: Exclusive live sports to be shown in commercial venues, diversifying audience and increasing brand visibility.
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| Aug 17, 2023
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.
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| Aug 1, 2023
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.
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| Feb 1, 2024
UFC and WWE look to enter the sports streaming frenzy: The newly merged company will likely try to land several lucrative deals.
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| Apr 4, 2023
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.
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| Dec 15, 2023
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.
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| Mar 7, 2024
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.
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| Apr 20, 2023
On today's episode, we discuss whether the age of social media is ending, if fewer ads equal greater ROI, more streaming platforms testing the sports waters, how newsletters are making money, whether the Cyber Five have lost their luster, an explanation of Twitter's advertising exodus, how long humans can live for now (and in the future), and more. Tune in to the discussion with our director of forecasting Oscar Orozco and analysts Blake Droesch and Dave Frankland.
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| Nov 17, 2022
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.
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| Jun 15, 2023
Nike’s close connections to sports and sneaker culture keep it on the top of Gen Z’s 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.
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| May 11, 2023
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what happens now that the TikTok ban bill has been signed into law, whether AI is ready to significantly change search, the likelihood that Threads ads will be a hit, what social commerce's ceiling will be, the WNBA and the sports gender pay gap, and more. Tune into the discussion with analysts Jasmine Enberg, Minda Smiley, and Max Willens.
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