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Storyblok raises $47M to build out its headless CMS aimed at non-technical users like marketers
The world of web development continues to become increasingly more democratized — and more creative — thanks to innovations in “headless” systems that give more flexibility aro
Netflix subscribers may be getting a livestreaming option for unscripted shows and stand-up specials
Netflix reportedly has plans to roll out livestreaming — a capability that could bring an entirely new value for the streamer as it experiences a major slump in subscriber growth. This is in the
On non-founder CEOs, turnarounds and priorities
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Hulu partners with Xbox to bring PC Gamers free games in a bundle deal
Hulu and Xbox have announced a partnership deal that gives existing U.S. Hulu subscribers three free months of PC Game Pass as part of the Hulu “Friends with Benefits” initiative. The move
After Netflix’s tough quarter, Disney+ gains 7.9M more subscribers to reach 138M total
The Walt Disney Company reported earnings for its second fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022, announcing a 7.9 million increase of subscribers for Disney+, which brings the total to 137.9 million subs.
Netflix could introduce its ad-supported plan as soon as this year
After years of denying the possibility of advertising on the streaming platform, Netflix is wasting no time getting the ball rolling on its lower-priced ad-supported tier, which could appear on the pl
A brutal week of layoffs
Hi friends. In case you missed it last week: I’m Greg, and I’m handling Week in Review now that Lucas is off with Anita building their new crypto-focused podcast/newsletter, Chain Reaction
All the tech that got our attention at F1 Miami Grand Prix
All eyes are on Miami this weekend as the international glitterati arrives for the city’s inaugural Formula One Grand Prix. The European racing event has attracted American fans in droves, thanks to
Post-pandemic reset leads to wave of layoffs in tech
OK, maybe it is a reckoning. Over the past week, we’ve witnessed an alarming amount of layoffs across the startup ecosystem, from buzzy, big names like Cameo, On Deck and Robinhood, to B2B platforms
We need app store competition, not Apple’s 1960s-style paternalistic monopoly
Karen Gullo Contributor Karen Gullo is an analyst and senior media relations specialist at Electronic Frontier Foundation. A pair of bills moving through Congress would force some of the largest tech
Streaming ad spend grew 57% in 2021 reaching $15.2B, market to more than double from 2020 to 2022
Ahead of the start of the 2022 IAB NewFronts, where media and entertainment companies pitch their upcoming offerings to advertisers, the industry group behind the multi-day show released its annual re
Netflix layoffs hit Tudum, its editorial arm, just five months after launch
Netflix laid off a contingent of its editorial staff just five months after launching its in-house publication Tudum. Netflix declined to share further details, but said that the Tudum is not being sh
Amazon unveils over 40 new titles, movie rental service in India
Amazon on Thursday unveiled a slate of 41 original and co-produced shows and movies in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages and launched its movie rental service in India as it looks to win and retain mo
Comcast and Charter team up to launch a new streaming platform for US consumers
U.S. cable TV giants have a new plan to stake their claim in the streaming wars. This morning, Comcast and Charter announced they will team up to develop a streaming platform based on Comcast’s
Daily Crunch: Twitter board OKs Musk’s $44B buyout, describes sale as ‘best path forward’
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Netflix is not yet considering live sports — but here’s why it should
There’s no denying that including live sports content will ultimately be a boon to streaming services. However, last week, when Netflix executives were asked about live sports after the company repo
Super fans, franchises and unique content could be the answer to reducing streaming churn
In today’s highly competitive streaming market, streaming services don’t just have to figure out how to attract users — they also have to find ways to keep them. Fandom’s “20
If you could go to Andreessen Horowitz or YC as a startup, which would you choose?
Hello and welcome back to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This week was a good week because we had the full team back to
Daily Crunch: Elon Musk unveils three-pronged strategy to fund his $43B Twitter purchase
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Netflix launches a new way to find shows with its ‘Category Hub’ for TV viewers
Today, Netflix announced it is refreshing its TV interface with a new feature called the “Category Hub” in its TV app’s menu. This hub can be found in the left-hand menu on both kids