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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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Inside the Stream – 2021 NewFronts and the streaming TV ad gold rush
At the NewFronts this week, Samsung, Roku, NBCU, Crackle, Vevo, Tik-Tok, and many others pitched advertisers on their audience reach. It illustrates the gold rush is on streaming TV advertising.
This episode is sponsored by Verizon Media. When you have quality connections at scale, you’re truly connected.
Apr 29, 2021
Inside the Stream – YouTube 50% ad growth, Scripps investment in antenna TV
TrueView for Action ads helped boost YouTube’s revenue by 50% in Q1. Are the 120 million YouTube connected TV viewers ready for the format? Scripps thinks antenna TV use is booming, but the data suggest otherwise.
Apr 22, 2021
Inside the Stream – Growing Vevo’s CTV ad revenue 10x in 12 months
Before the pandemic, just 4% of Vevo’s music video business was on the connected TV. Today, it is half. Vevo’s head of West Coast sales explains how the company got it done and what it means to its ad business. Listen on to find out more.
Apr 15, 2021
Inside the Stream – Smart TV makers try to capitalize on ad exec CTV preference
Smart TV manufacturers are getting serious about making recurring revenue from their devices. And who can blame them when most digital ad professionals view connected TV as more effective than traditional TV.
This episode is sponsored by Verizon Media.
Apr 8, 2021
Inside the Stream – YouTube is social king, Disney+ revenue in perspective
YouTube grew users in the US during the pandemic while most other social sites stood still. We break down the numbers. And we give you a perspective on Disney+’s revenue contribution to the company’s bottom line.
This episode is sponsored by Verizon Media. Find out more at: vz.media/verizonstream21
Apr 5, 2021
[C&W] TV Streaming is the New Normal
Connected TV devoured more than 60% of device ad views in the second half of 2020 and is now widely used by all age groups in the US. Listen on to hear how it will help drive AVOD ad revenue to $53 billion in 2025.
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Apr 5, 2021
[C&W] The NFL on TV in 2033
The NFL claims its new TV license deals through 2033 bring the game unprecedented stability. But there is nothing stable about the TV market, and even the game may be forced to adapt in the next ten years.
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Mar 18, 2021
[C&W] Connected TV device sales and influence on our viewing
In Q4 2020, Amazon’s Fire TV was king of all connected TV device sales. How does archrival Roku fare? And we review three ways a CTV platform influences what we watch and why we may not even notice. This podcast was produced in our old format.
Mar 18, 2021
[C&W] Vizio’s move to ads and Discovery+’s fast start
Vizio wants to follow Roku's model and become an advertising-driven business. What must it do to get there? Discovery+ dominated new subscriber gains in January. Can it keep up the growth?
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Mar 18, 2021
[C&W] The chance for Paramount+ anchor tenancy, Netflix downloads
ViacomCBS is throwing everything into Paramount+, but will it be enough to make it a must-have service for most viewers? Should you enable Netflix’s new Downloads for You feature?
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Mar 18, 2021
[C&W] The Roku Channel’s impact on Roku’s $1.7B business
The Roku Channel played a huge role in driving the company's 2020 revenue to $1.7 billion. But could be in danger of upsetting other AVOD services, like Peacock. And the grid guide makes a comeback in streaming.
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Mar 18, 2021
[C&W] Why Hulu Live subs fell, the streaming Super Bowl
Disney turned in a great quarter of streaming service growth, though Hulu Live was suffering from a price increase hangover. The streaming Super Bowl did well, showing strong growth even as TV viewers declined.
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Mar 18, 2021
[C&W] YouTube’s $20B ad revenue coup, Crunchyroll’s 25% sub growth
Since 2018, ad revenue at YouTube has grown 77%. What's more, the pandemic is responsible for only a part of it. Crunchyroll grew subs 25% in six months, spurred on by lockdown viewers. But it has recruited Idris Elba to keep growth going.
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Mar 18, 2021
[C&W] Comcast cable TV decline, peacock growth
Comcast cable TV 2020 losses increased to 1.3M, twice the 2019 figure. Peacock, on the other hand, gained 7M in the last seven weeks. Both trends look set to continue.
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Mar 18, 2021
[C&W] The ad spending gap and Netflix 2020 results
Almost a third of TV viewers can only be reached by streaming, yet 90% of TV ad revenue still goes to traditional linear TV. Netflix had a banner 2020, but signs are it has a value problem in Latin America.
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Mar 18, 2021
[C&W] Streaming movie wars, AT&T TV Now demise
In 2020, Disney+ was tops for original streamed movies. This year, Netflix and HBO Max are coming for Disney’s movie crown. AT&T throws in the towel on vMVPDs, but it could have been so different.
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Mar 18, 2021
[C&W] Roku users watching 3 hours a day, Discovery+
Roku users are streaming almost three hours per day. Can Quibi content help drive usage even higher? Discovery+ is here. Will it help boost Roku streaming time too?
This podcast was produced in our old format.