Nov 30, 2018 by Stephen LovelyWhat Might an Economic Downturn Mean for Cord-Cutting?The market's been on an epic bull run, and the Great Recession is far in the rearview mirror. The good times won't last forever. What will happen to cord-cutting when things go south?
Nov 29, 2018 by Stephen Lovely3 Things to Know About RokuThe company's Q3 earnings report was a strong one, but its stock fell anyway. What can we glean from its earnings call?
Nov 27, 2018 by Stephen LovelyAT&T Is Streamlining Its Streaming StrategyIts acquisition of Time Warner has led to the shuttering of niche streaming services and a new direction under a more unified approach.
Nov 27, 2018 by Stephen LovelyCan Niche Streaming Services Survive?AT&T is getting out of the niche streaming services market, but others are still giving it a go. Can small streaming services succeed in a market dominated by giants?
Nov 23, 2018 by Stephen LovelyHow Long Can Sports Keep Live TV Afloat?Live sports have been the DVR-proof magic saving live TV. But even if there is no live sports “bubble,” potential direct-to-consumer options for sports channels and leagues could still deflate bloated live TV bundles.
Nov 21, 2018 by Stephen LovelyWhat We Know About Disney's Streaming Strategy (So Far)Following its acquisition of 21st Century Fox, Disney is in a position to shake up the streaming market. But what, specifically, has Disney been up to -- and what might it do next?
Nov 20, 2018 by Stephen LovelyWhy Did Netflix Cancel This Popular Series? Hint: It Has to Do With Money.Netflix has canceled "American Vandal"! Why would it do that, and what does it mean?
Nov 13, 2018 by Stephen LovelyNetflix's Original Content Strategy Is Paying OffAfter a less-than-stellar second quarter, the streaming video leader is looking strong again.
Nov 9, 2018 by Stephen LovelyThe Streaming Services With the Most Subscribers -- and How They Got HereSome streaming services are a whole lot bigger than others.
Oct 30, 2018 by Stephen LovelyWhat Does "Game of Thrones" Ending Mean for HBO?"Game of Thrones" has been the most important show on TV for years. Now that it's leaving, what will HBO do?
Oct 30, 2018 by Stephen Lovely'Tis the Season for a Roku–Amazon ShowdownRoku has a slight edge in the streaming platform market, but Amazon's status as a holiday shopping destination could make this the year Fire TV surges into the lead.
Oct 14, 2018 by Stephen LovelySony's Muddled Strategy Is Killing Its Streaming BusinessesSony owns an on-demand streaming service and a live TV streaming service, but it has shown few signs of a unified strategy for targeting cord cutters.
Oct 14, 2018 by Stephen LovelyIs There a Future for Sony Crackle?Sony Crackle has ceded the top of the AVOD pile to private company Tubi TV. Can it still climb back to the top of the AVOD space?
Oct 13, 2018 by Stephen LovelyDoes Amazon's Free Streaming Service Matter?Amazon plans to launch an ad-supported video streaming service called Free Dive. What does this mean for Roku, Tubi TV, and Sony Crackle?
Oct 12, 2018 by Stephen LovelyAre There Too Many Music Streaming Services?Music streaming services are everywhere these days, but they all have very similar libraries. How many can actually survive?
Oct 7, 2018 by Stephen LovelyAs 4K Goes Mainstream, Roku Makes It AffordableMore and more consumers can afford 4K TVs. Roku is making a smart bet by offering cheaper-than-ever 4K streaming hardware options.
Oct 6, 2018 by Stephen LovelyHow Long Can PlayStation Vue Hold On?Sony's PlayStation Vue has had a rough run in a crowded skinny bundle market. Sony has plenty of cash, but does it have enough patience for its problem child?
Oct 6, 2018 by Stephen LovelyAmazon's Bet on OTAAmazon's latest Fire TV device is a DVR for over-the-air antennas. Amazon is already a giant of streaming -- is this new cord-cutting play a good bet?
Oct 4, 2018 by Stephen LovelyAre "Hubs" the Future of Streaming?Only so many streaming services can survive as standalone offerings. Can giants like Amazon offer refuge to smaller streaming services?
Sep 26, 2018 by Stephen LovelyWho Wins in a Stabilizing Skinny Bundle Market?The skinny bundle space is still a new one, but some indications suggest that the market has reached its first moment of stability. Which companies hold the advantage as the dust begins to settle?