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Television Ad Sales Go Online

February 20, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

Television advertising sales in the U.S fell 8% to $61 billion in 2017 – the biggest slump in 20 years. Sales at cable networks dropped for the first time in a decade.

Cable Television Providers are Losing Ground

January 18, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

Over two million U.S households cancelled cable television services in 2017. The traditional TV industry could be in for another brutal year.

Subscription Video Trends and Challenges [Part One]

September 25, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

Series viewership outpaces overall growth because Netflix is using vast resources to become a dedicated content creator.

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Cable TV is Doomed!

March 7, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

The days of cable television are numbered after the launch of YouTube TV in the U.S. The will cost $35 a month for a family plan with at least 40 channels.

Who’s Thriving and Who’s Struggling: Annual Streaming Scorecard Part Five

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April 23, 2024 Comments Off

It’s difficult to overstate the disastrous few years Warner Bros. has experienced under inept leadership. Boosting one of the most desirable film and television catalogs, the company has stumbled over every vital decision since 2020.

Navigating the Siren Song of Streaming as Studios Get Caught in the Undertow

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April 21, 2024 Comments Off

Hollywood’s approach to thriving in streaming has taken a sharply negative turn in the past few years. Initially, the strategy involved pouring resources into content to lure subscribers and ending profitable licensing agreements with aggregators

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Who’s Thriving and Who’s Struggling: Annual Streaming Scorecard Part Four

April 17, 2024 Comments Off

Paramount Global and Comcast have engaged in discussions to explore collaborating, including potentially merging their respective streaming services – Paramount+ and Peacock. However, it’s becoming clear that Paramount Global and its disastrous leadership team want

Who’s Thriving and Who’s Struggling: Annual Streaming Scorecard Part Five

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April 23, 2024 Comments Off

Navigating the Siren Song of Streaming as Studios Get Caught in the Undertow

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April 21, 2024 Comments Off

Who’s Thriving and Who’s Struggling: Annual Streaming Scorecard Part Four

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April 17, 2024 Comments Off

Unveiling Netflix’s New Content Strategy: Opening Doors to External Licensing

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April 12, 2024 Comments Off

Netflix has shifted its focus from prioritizing the production of original content to third-party content licensing once more. As an exclusive platform, Netflix’s management currently opposes licensing content externally, but the writing is on the wall for embracing external licensing.

Who’s Thriving and Who’s Struggling: Annual Streaming Scorecard Part Three

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March 14, 2024 Comments Off

Before unprecedented disruptions during 2020-21, streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon invested heavily in original films, but their investments have since fallen sharply. Likewise, the head of motion pictures departed after Netflix failed to deliver meaningful film releases.