Streaming’s New Time Crunch: Why 60-Minute Viewing Windows Are Back in Focus
A fresh look at limited viewing windows is putting pressure on the idea that streaming should always mean instant, flexible access.
Dhar Mann heads to Tribeca X with a bigger pitch for CTV and creator-led brand storytelling
Dhar Mann’s Tribeca X moment is about more than one creator. It points to a wider shift in adtech as connected TV matures and creator-led media pushes deeper into brand budgets once reserved for traditional TV.
Universal Ads has a simple challenge: make TV ads as easy to buy as pizza
Universal Ads wants to pull more advertisers into premium video, but the real hurdle is usability. If buying connected TV can’t feel as quick and intuitive as ordering pizza, social platforms keep the advantage.
Record Club wants to turn album logging into music’s next social habit
A new app called Record Club is chasing a familiar idea with a music-first twist: give fans a place to log albums, rate what they hear, build lists, and discover new records through friends.
Twitch Reworks Monetization to Give Smaller Streamers a Better Shot
Twitch is tweaking its monetization playbook, aiming to make it easier for smaller streamers to earn sooner and turn early audiences into lasting communities.
CTV’s next buying cycle is getting more fragmented — and more strategic
Connected TV is no longer a simple shift from linear to streaming. For marketers heading into 2026, the challenge is how to balance reach, measurement, inventory quality and platform leverage across a more crowded field.
Asus takes aim at Elgato with a compact touchscreen side display
Asus is moving into the creator desk setup race with a compact touchscreen display designed for quick controls, widgets, and always-on tools.
Netflix pushes Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ to 2027 as theatrical strategy gets bigger
Netflix has moved Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ movie to 2027, a sign the company is leaning harder into theaters before bringing major films to streaming.
Conspiracy Video Creators Are Finding a Bigger Stage in Primetime
Conspiracy-driven video creators are no longer confined to the internet’s edges. Their growing presence in primetime-style media shows how fringe narratives can be repackaged for a broader audience.
Letterboxd Reportedly Eyes a Sale as Film Social Media Keeps Growing Up
Letterboxd is reportedly looking for a new owner, putting one of the internet’s most distinctive film communities at a possible turning point.