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.

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

Dissecting Warner Bros. Discovery’s Split

Warner Bros. Discovery is splitting into two companies, reversing much of its corporate, product, and streaming strategies. We dissect what went wrong and how it got that way.

06-13
36:55

YouTube’s Move to the Big Screen, Ad Attention Metrics and More

More data this week on YouTube’s move to the big screen. Ad attention metrics are spread throughout the day. Cable TV networks are downsizing and more.

06-06
23:41

Nielsen & Gracenote SVOD data, YouTube Extends TV Lead

SVOD library composition and effectiveness are revealed in new Nielsen and Gracenote data. YouTube’s dominance on TV grows, and Google’s startling genAI tools.

05-30
25:18

Antenna CEO: SVOD Ad Plans Lead, Debunking Viewer Myths

Antenna’s Co-Founder & CEO, Jonathan Carson, shares new data detailing the pivotal role SVOD ad plans play in the market. He also debunks myths about ad plan viewers.

05-23
27:50

ESPN’s DTC Pricing, HBO Max Redux, NewFronts

ESPN announced its DTC app pricing. Is the price right, and is the bundle discount enough? Max puts HBO back in its name. And updates on Newfronts from YouTube, Amazon, and more. 

05-16
26:41

Disney’s 2025 DTC profit goal; ESPN DTC price, bundles

The latest quarter's results put Disney on the path to full-year direct-to-consumer profitability. With an ESPN Flagship reveal next week, we discuss pricing and bundling strategy.

05-09
28:56

TiVo Report Shows Simpler Video Bundles, Spending Down

TiVo’s new Video Trends report shows that video bundles are simplifying, total video spending is dropping, sports fragmentation is growing, and smart TV loyalty is increasing.

05-02
29:43

Inside the Stream - Vevo’s EVP Explains Multiplatform Success

Vevo’s EVP Global Sales, Rob Christensen, joins us to talk about Vevo Evolve, the new data-driven ad platform. Rob also dives into multiplatform success, AI, measurement, CTV, and more.

04-25
30:41

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