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What did you watch on TV last night – or, more importantly, how did you watch it? On the BBC? Channel 4? A streaming service? On your laptop? Your…
A look back at the major stories from the drama business in 2021.
Broken theatrical windows, declining linear TV channels and the rise of Netflix as a...
The drive for streaming exclusives offers niche TV services an opportunity Whether you’re anime-obsessed, only ever watch slashers or get your kicks from wrestling, chances are there’s a streaming service specializing in your particular peccadillo. And while unlikely to ever threaten OTT’s giants, it is in these niche spaces that the ad-supported video-on-demand model could really find its home. We take a look as part of The Drum’s deep dive into the future of TV. If you need evidence of just how entrenched the biggest streaming platforms are, look no further than your remote. Devices...
Streaming Development, Series Orders Recovering Faster From COVID-19 Than Linear, According to Industry Analyst Will Thorne, provided by FacebookTwitterEmail Although COVID-19 has damaged the entertainment industry across the board, it’s clear that streamers are making a swifter, healthier recovery than their linear counterparts. According to Ampere Analysis’ Guy Bisson, the streamers’ scripted commissioning activity in 2020 was quicker to return to 2019 levels. However, perhaps more significantly, the streamers have strongly increased their development deals of late (up 38% in the lat...