IBC 2023 Key Takeaways From the Floor
September 21, 2023 In The News (All) 0 CommentSteady as we go Across the board, most media companies were looking for ways to save money. Intent on cost optimization, they were looking for solutions that enhanced efficiency and reduced costs. We heard about the rapid rise in the cost of capital, the impact of cord cutting & rapid […]
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Whip Media Unveils FASTrack™: The Future of FAST Content Performance & Revenue Reporting for the Entertainment Industry
September 13, 2023 In The News (All) 0 CommentToday’s entertainment world is exploding with content, and with the rapid growth of FAST channels, the challenge to manage and understand a sea of revenue and viewership data from all partners remains. Introducing Whip Media’s latest solution for small/mid tier distributors to help solve that problem – Whip Media FASTrack™. […]
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The Most Anticipated Series Coming in September 2023
August 31, 2023 In The News (All) 0 CommentLooking Ahead: Top Anticipated TV Shows for September 2023 As Summer is winding down and Fall is almost here, it’s time to look ahead to what viewers are intending to watch this September, be it on streaming platforms or linear channels. Using Whip Media’s panel of 26M content consumers, let’s […]
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Top 3 Pain Points for FAST/AVOD Content Provider Partner Payments You’re Probably Experiencing
August 22, 2023 In The News (All) 0 CommentAs the landscape of media consumption exponentially evolves, the rush to acquire and retain viewers has led to the rapid growth of FAST(Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) and AVOD (Advertising-Based Video On Demand) platforms. According to Statista, the number of AVOD/FAST users is expected to hit 3.4 billion users by 2027. […]
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Simplifying the Content Supply Chain for Today’s FAST and AVOD Platforms
August 14, 2023 In The News (All) 0 CommentIn the ever-evolving world of streaming, the rush to acquire and retain viewers has led to the exponential growth of FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) and AVOD (Advertising-Based Video On Demand) platforms. According to Statista, the number of AVOD/FAST users is expected to hit 3.4 billion users by 2027. Although […]
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Could AVOD and FAST New Subscriptions Surpass SVOD by the End of 2023?
August 7, 2023 In The News (All) 0 CommentAs we venture into the ever-evolving world of streaming, the battle between Advertising-based Video On Demand (AVOD), Free Ad-Support Television (FAST) and Subscription Video On Demand (SVOD) platforms has intensified. While SVOD services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime have long dominated the streaming landscape, a compelling case can be […]
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Hollywood Strikes Could Drive Streaming Service Cancellations, New Whip Media Survey Finds
July 28, 2023 In The News (All) / News 0 CommentThe ongoing actors and writers strikes could fuel a wave of streaming cancellations later this year, according to new survey data from Whip Media. No service is immune, either. As TheWrap succinctly put it: “Customers of every major streaming service in the U.S. said they were much more likely to […]
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The Rise of Apple TV+: ‘Silo’ and ‘Ted Lasso’ Drive Big Second Quarter for Tech Giant
July 21, 2023 In The News (All) / News 0 CommentIt’s official: You can add TV shows and movies to the list of things Apple does well. That much is obvious, after Apple TV+, the tech giant’s linchpin streaming service, just had a remarkable second quarter. In fact, Apple TV+ made more appearances on Whip Media’s weekly TV ranker — […]
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Inside ‘Barbenheimer’: Here’s Why Fans Can’t Wait for ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’
July 14, 2023 In The News (All) / News 0 CommentExcited about “Barbenheimer”? If so, you’re not the only one. With both “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” set to hit theaters on July 21, millions of fans are ready to enjoy the appropriately-dubbed movie event of the summer. But for different reasons, it turns out, according to new Whip Media survey data. […]
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FAST Reporting Just Got Faster
May 19, 2023 In The News (All) 0 CommentThe number of FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV) Channels in the U.S. has increased 81% in the last year. There are many factors behind the rise of FAST Channels, including content being cheaper to acquire, viewers suffering from “subscription fatigue,” and the opportunity to monetize library content. The meteoric rise […]
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New Whip Media Survey Finds Most Fans Are Worried the Writers Strike Could Impact Their Favorite Shows and Movies
May 18, 2023 In The News (All) 0 CommentMost TV and movie fans are aware of the WGA writers strike – and they’re starting to get a bit worried it’ll impact their favorite content. That’s perhaps the key takeaway from a new Whip Media survey looking at consumer awareness of the strike. Here’s what you need to know: Whip […]
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Ramping Up Rights Metadata in the New Entertainment Ecosystem
April 24, 2023 In The News (All) 0 CommentIn the ever-evolving world of entertainment, managing intellectual property rights is critical to success. Rights metadata is the metadata that relates to rights and intellectual property. It provides data and information about the owner, as well as where and how it’s allowed to be used. It enables organizations to effectively […]
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Whip Media’s Q1 Recap: Paramount+, Netflix Enjoy Hot Starts to 2023
April 10, 2023 In The News (All) 0 CommentSpring is officially here – but before we get too excited about all the new shows and movies coming out over the next few months, we felt like taking a quick look back. That’s why we put together Whip Media’s first-ever Q1 Streaming Recap, looking at how each of the […]
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Metadata Makes My Favorite Childhood TV and Films Available To Generation Alpha & Gen Z
In The News (All) 0 CommentIn the last 36 months the entertainment industry has seen an explosion in the availability of older TV shows and films on a variety of streaming platforms. This increased accessibility is great news for a whole new generation of viewers that missed out on some of my personal favorite childhood […]
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