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Maximize Your TIFF 2024 Strategy: How Exclusive Distribution Data Can Boost Your Streaming Deals

Streaming

September 4, 2024 Comments Off

With theatrical releases facing mounting obstacles, particularly in terms of profitability, streamers have become the go-to solution for many filmmakers. However, to navigate this shift successfully, it is crucial to

Fewer Films, Fewer Fans: TIFF 2024 Highlights the Trouble with Theatrical Distribution

Distribution

September 4, 2024 Comments Off

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has long been a vibrant showcase, especially for films seeking a U.S. distributor, but it faces a much harsher reality this year. The rise

Distribution

Skydance Wins Paramount Deal as Bronfman Withdraws After Chaotic Bidding War

August 30, 2024 Comments Off

Edgar Bronfman Jr., the Seagram’s liquor heir who briefly posed a half-hearted challenge to Skydance Media’s takeover of Paramount Global, has officially withdrawn from the race. Bronfman’s exit clears the

Maximize Your TIFF 2024 Strategy: How Exclusive Distribution Data Can Boost Your Streaming Deals

Streaming

September 4, 2024 Comments Off

The Ad-Supported Gamble: How Netflix’s Missing Titles Affect Its Value Perception

Streaming

August 27, 2024 Comments Off

At the launch of the ad-supported tier, 326 titles—about 5% of Netflix’s U.S. library—were missing due to unresolved licensing agreements. This gap includes around 60 Netflix Originals and 266 licensed titles, accounting for 11% of U.S. demand.

Streaming Services Join Forces: The Power of Bundling to Combat Churn

Streaming

August 26, 2024 Comments Off

In response to the growing churn problem, streaming giants like Netflix, Disney, WBD, NBCUniversal, and Apple TV+ are launching bundled services. These bundles aim to provide greater value to consumers, thereby reducing the likelihood of cancellations.

The Churn Challenge: Streamers Vie for Viewer Loyalty in a Saturated 2024 Market

Streaming

August 22, 2024 Comments Off

Despite the surge in streaming activity, SVOD platforms grapple with accelerated subscriber churn. The allure of a new show draws in viewers, but once the credits roll, many quickly cancel their subscriptions, leading to a cycle of rapid gains and losses.

Inside Netflix’s Next Chapter: Ad Tiers, Licensing Strategies, Partnerships, and Audience Engagement

Streaming

August 7, 2024 Comments Off

From the rapid adoption of its ad tier to evolving licensing strategies and the challenges of maintaining a high hit rate, Netflix is navigating a complex streaming market with more competition than ever.

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