Google Brings Shopping Ads to YouTube: Why Is That Important?
Google has brought a new type of ad that has been available on its other platforms to YouTube. Athletic apparel maker Puma is already on board.
Media & Entertainment
Market Realist covers the latest business and financial developments in media and entertainment, from broadcast to streaming and from small to big screen.
Spotify Subscribers Beat Apple Music: What’s Ahead?
Spotify reported around 248 million total MAUs during the third quarter. Now, the company has more subscribers than Apple (AAPL) Music.
Google Fi Bolsters Its Service to Grow Its Subscriber Base
Google Fi (GOOGL) has introduced a feature that subscribers connect to two LTE networks at once. Fi’s new feature uses dual connect technology.
Spotify, Google Count On Same Partner as Competition Rages
As they fight for control of the music streaming market, Spotify and Google have found themselves counting on the same partner to help them succeed.
Get Real: Misunderstood and Undervalued?
In today’s Get Real, we focused on Bill Ackman’s Berkshire Hathaway comments, Mexico’s major cannabis milestone, earnings season, and much more.
Netflix: Three-Pronged Strategy to Outpace the Competition
Netflix stock has lost value amid weak Q2 results and increasing competition. Ahead of its Q3 results, investors should watch its subscriber growth.
Why Apple Services Are Overshadowing the iPhone
By 2020, Apple aims to double its Services revenue from 2016. Meanwhile, the iPhone is looking less and less important for the company.
Amazon’s VI Initiative: Which Stock To Invest In?
Would you invest in a company that promises a technological utopia? It could be a simple answer – either you invest in it or you don’t.
Tesla V10: Do Other Cars Feel Like ‘Owning a Horse?’
On September 26, Tesla (TSLA) rolled out its version 10 software update—its biggest software update ever—which customers were eagerly awaiting.
BlackBerry, Roku, GoPro, Shopify Down More than 5%
It’s been a bad day for small- and mid-cap tech stocks. BlackBerry, Roku, GoPro, and Shopify have lost significant market value today. Here’s why.
AT&T Stock: Why Is It Falling Today?
AT&T (T) stock fell about 1% on Thursday. The stock closed the trading day at $38.38. The stock is trading just 0.95% below the 52-week high of $38.75.
AT&T’s Time Warner Deal: Is Its Promise Faltering?
When AT&T acquired Time Warner, it said that the move would boost its traditional pay-TV and wireless businesses. AT&T hasn’t been keeping its promise.
Video Streaming: Netflix Faces Fierce Competition
Competition taking a toll on Netflix as its share of US subscription video streaming market keep falling as rivals gain ground.
What’s in the Addressable TV Advertising Market for Comcast?
Comcast has launched a new initiative focused on targeted television advertising in order to build a more powerful addressable advertising solution that will maximize the impact of television as a marketing platform.
What Are Activision Blizzard’s Strategic Initiatives?
In this article, we’ll discuss Activision Blizzard’s (ATVI) key strategic initiatives in terms of driving revenue growth and enhancing user engagement.
Why Did Frontier’s Customer Churn Rate Increase in Q1?
Frontier Communications (FTR) has been making efforts to retain its customers and maintain a lower churn rate in a highly competitive telecommunications sector.
Spotify’s Average Revenue per User Continues to Decline
Spotify’s (SPOT) average revenue per user (or ARPU) has been declining over the past several quarters.
Electronic Arts: What to Expect from the Earnings Growth
The shift to digital gaming has driven the profit margins higher for Electronic Arts (EA) and its peers over the last few years.
What Impacted Electronic Arts’ Revenues in Fiscal 2019?
Last year, Electronic Arts announced that it would delay the launch of its highly anticipated Battlefield V game to improve users’ experience.
Disney to Target Kids and Adults with Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu
Amid the growing shift from traditional cable to over-the-top streaming services, the Walt Disney Company (DIS) seems to have the upper hand.
Red Dead Redemption 2 Is a Key Revenue Growth Driver for Take-Two
Gaming companies such as Take-Two Interactive (TTWO), Electronic Arts (EA), and Activision Blizzard (ATVI) are highly dependent on popular franchises to drive sales.
Frontier Communications: Analysts’ Expectations in Q1
Frontier Communications (FTR) is scheduled to report its first-quarter earnings results on April 30.
A Look at Activision Blizzard’s Valuation
Activision Blizzard (ATVI) has a forward PE ratio of 35.9x for 2019.
When Can Disney Resume Its Share Buyback Program?
Disney has suspended its share repurchase program temporarily due to its heavy debt load.
What Are the Challenges Facing Spotify in 2019 and Beyond?
Though Spotify is a leader in the global music streaming market with a presence in over 75 countries, the company competes with tech heavyweights.
What Does 5G Have to Do with Zynga’s Business?
Zynga (ZNGA) is banking on 5G technology to enhance its growth potential.
Frontier Communications’ Earnings Trend
In 2018, Frontier Communications’ (FTR) adjusted net income and EPS were -$120 million and -$1.34, respectively.
Understanding the Details of the Disney-Fox Deal
Yesterday, Walt Disney (DIS) gained control over most of 21st Century Fox’s (or 21CF’s) media and entertainment assets, including its film production and TV businesses, Hulu, and Star India.
What Awaits Apple in Video Streaming Market?
Apple (AAPL) appears to be nearing the launch of its long-anticipated video streaming service.
Hulu and Spotify Just Furthered Their Partnership
Hulu, which will soon be controlled by the Walt Disney Company (DIS), and Spotify (SPOT) are extending a collaboration agreement they started in 2017.
Why Did S&P Downgrade Disney’s Rating?
On March 12, S&P Global Ratings reportedly downgraded the Walt Disney Company (DIS) to an A from an A+.
Where Does BluVector Fit in Comcast’s Strategy?
Comcast’s (CMCSA) recent purchase of cybersecurity company BluVector for an undisclosed amount looks like a promising opportunity for Comcast.
Spotify Faces Several Challenges in India
Music streaming giant Spotify (SPOT) continues to grow its global subscriber base.
Why T-Mobile Is Sponsoring Esports Leagues
T-Mobile (TMUS) recently renewed its sponsorship of the Overwatch League, the professional esports league run by videogame developer Activision Blizzard (ATVI).
How Theme Parks Are Fueling Disney’s Revenue
Disney has been generating substantial revenues from its theme parks, which have remained the driving force of the company’s top line growth.
Why Wall Street Fell in Love with Electronic Arts Stock
Electronic Arts (EA) gained 6.8% today as of 10:45 AM EST.
What’s Affecting Disney’s Revenue Growth?
The Walt Disney Company’s (DIS) revenue of $15.30 billion exceeded analysts’ revenue expectation of $15.14 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2019.
Why Hulu Changed Its Pricing Strategy
According to a Variety report from January 23, Hulu lowered the price of its ad-supported streaming plan from $7.99 per month to $5.99 per month.
What’s Driving the Success of Comcast’s NBCUniversal Businesses?
Comcast’s (CMCSA) NBCUniversal business segment consists of filmed entertainment, theme parks, broadcast television, and cable networks divisions.
How Netflix Plans to Improve Its Free Cash Flow
Netflix (NFLX) has been spending aggressively on high-quality original content, which has resulted in negative free cash flows.
Netflix Continues to Spend on Original Content and Shows
In the fourth quarter, Netflix’s global paid subscriber base reached 139.3 million.
AMC Entertainment: Analysts’ Recommendations
Among the 13 analysts covering AMC Entertainment (AMC) stock, 62.0% recommended a “buy,” while 38% recommend a “hold.”
How Spotify Aims to Compete in Podcast Market
Spotify (SPOT) wants to focus more of its attention this year on developing its podcast business.
Why Is Hulu Posting Losses despite Its Strong Ad Revenue Growth?
According to Hulu, its 2018 advertising revenue rose 45%. Hulu is also adding subscribers and investing in original content and licensed series.
Does Tencent Music Entertainment Have Bright Future?
Tencent Music Entertainment (TME) held its IPO in December, pricing shares at $13 and raising $1.1 billion.
What Are Netflix’s Expansion Plans for 2019?
Netflix added 7.0 million subscribers in the third quarter, beating its forecast of 5.0 million subscribers and helping it to report better-than-expected revenue and earnings.
How Netflix’s Profitability Ratio Stacks Up with Peers
Netflix’s (NFLX) TTM (trailing-12-month) gross margin stands at 33.79% compared to the industry and sector average of 42.06% and 40.92%, respectively.
What Are Charter Communications’ Q4 2018 Revenue Expectations?
Charter Communications’ (CHTR) top line has been improving for the past few quarters.
Looking at Disney’s Debt Load amid Fox Assets Acquisition
In June, the Walt Disney Company agreed to buy the media and entertainment assets of Rupert Murdoch–owned 21st Century Fox.
Apple Is on Track to Hit Its 2020 Services Revenue Goal
Apple is working toward its goal of doubling its 2016 Services revenue by 2020. The company generated Services revenue of $24.3 billion in 2016.