Inside The Stream

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.

Interview: Execs Discuss Field & Stream TV FAST Launch

Field & Stream and Outdoor America have joined forces to launch Field & Stream TV, a new FAST offering. Company executives join us to explain their strategy.

11-17
31:51

Fubo’s Growth, Netflix’s New MAVs Metric, Streamers’ Frustrations

Fubo posted its Q3 results and integration plans with Disney, Netflix introduced a new ad metric called Monthly Active Viewers and Gracenote’s data reveals streaming’s value.

11-07
29:03

Tubi Profitable, YouTube Growth, Peacock in Neutral

In earnings news this week, Tubi has turned profitable, YouTube notched another $10 billion quarter in US ad revenue, and Peacock’s subscriber count is stuck in neutral. 

10-31
26:57

Netflix’s Ad Revenue to Double; Can Peacock Fly with the NBA?

Netflix reported Q3 results this week, saying 2025 ad revenue will double and engagement is rising, but by how much? And is the NBA a ticket to Peacock’s success or a poison pill?

10-24
26:57

Antenna’s Subscriber Views Exposes Programming’s True Value

How effective is a specific title at acquiring, retaining, and engaging viewers? Antenna’s CEO, Jonathan Carson, explains how his firm’s new Subscriber Views delivers the answers.

10-17
37:52

Netflix’s Ad Tier Gains, TV OS Updates, Fubo Ingests ESPN

Netflix looks poised to equalize average revenue per member between ad and ad-free viewers. The Trade Desk scored a win with DirecTV for its Ventura TV OS, as did Fubo with ESPN.

10-10
25:00

FAST Viewership Increases, But Monetization Challenges Remain

New data from Wurl reveals renewed growth in viewership for FAST channels. But monetization challenges remain, particularly for those outside the top tier.

10-03
34:32

Disney Raises Prices Again, Risking Subscriber Retention Rates

Disney is raising the monthly price of its streaming services by up to 20%. Following prior increases, subscriber retention rates stayed strong. Will they this time, too?

09-26
30:05

ESPN’s Launch, YouTube’s $100 Billion Payout, Amazon Innovate

Antennas says ESPN and Fox One gained 1 million paid subscribers in their first 10 days - is that a lot, or not? YouTube has paid creators $100 billion in 4 years, and Amazon keeps innovating.

09-19
32:55

Inside the Stream - YouTube Scores With NFL, Vimeo Sale, MTV Rebound and More

YouTube scored a record 17 million global viewers for its Chiefs-Chargers livestream, Bending Spoons is buying Vimeo for $1.4 billion, and can MTV be resuscitated?

09-12
23:58

The Trade Desk’s SVP of Ventura TV OS Interview Debrief

Can The Trade Desk’s Ventura upend the TV OS market? We discuss the key takeaways from our recent interview with Ventura SVP Matthew Henick and the TV OS's potential industry impact.

09-05
33:08

Interview with The Trade Desk’s SVP of Ventura TV OS

The Trade Desk’s SVP of the Ventura TV Operating System, Matthew Henick, joins us for a deep dive into Ventura’s competitive positioning and advantages, key challenges, and goals.

08-22
39:22

Paramount Scores UFC, ESPN-Fox One Bundle, Micro Dramas

Streaming sports continues to boom with Paramount+’s $7.7B deal for UFC rights. A new bundle of ESPN and Fox One recalls Venu Sports. And are Micro Dramas Quibi 2.0?

08-15
30:51

Can the NFL and Hulu Deliver Disney D2C Expansion?

Disney’s emerging NFL partnership and new global role for Hulu are big strategic shifts in its direct-to-consumer business. Will they bring the growth and engagement Disney needs?

08-08
30:45

YouTube’s Dominance; FAST’s Dilemma, HGTV and Peacock Challenges

YouTube’s ad revenue growth continues, with relaxed profanity rules poised to push it higher. Can FASTs capitalize on creators’ success for their gain? And HGTV and Peacock have their own challenges.

08-01
28:22

Comcast’s Belated Streaming App Store; Bezos and CNBC?

Comcast is launching a streaming app store ten years too late. Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos is considering buying CNBC, NBCU is launching a sports channel, and linear ads still dominate.

07-25
29:33

Are TV OS Providers Monetizing Viewers Too Aggressively?

Google TV's intrusive home screen ads highlight how deeply ads are embedded in the connected TV experience. Have TV OS providers become too aggressive in monetizing viewers?

07-18
34:06

A+E For Sale, Netflix Still #1, HBO Max is Back and Apple-F1

Disney and Hearst have put A+E Global Media up for sale in the latest cable TV divestment; Netflix is still the consumers’ top brand, HBO Max is back, and Apple may pick up F1.

07-11
25:17

Interview: Roku-Amazon Deal Drives CTV’s Full Funnel Future

Roku’s Senior Director, global ad platform partnerships and biz dev, Miles Fisher, joins us for a deep dive into how Roku’s new Amazon Ads partnership will drive CTV’s full funnel future.

06-27
26:37

Streaming Beats Traditional TV With Tubi’s Help

Nielsen’s The Gauge shows TV streaming time beat broadcast plus cable TV for the first time in May 2025. We discuss why and how Fox’s Tubi is helping drive the trend.

06-20
32:25

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