Erik Gruenwedel is a Senior News Editor for Media Play News. With a focus on the entertainment industry, Erik covers news and developments in the streaming, home entertainment, and box office sectors. His articles provide insights into the latest trends, releases, and business strategies within the media landscape.
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Erik Gruenwedel's coverage primarily focuses on the entertainment industry, with an emphasis on streaming services and box office performance. His articles often cite data and press releases from private sector announcements.
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The National Football League and the Super Bowl continue to be a gift horse for streaming video.
By: Erik Gruenwedel
Almost 1 1/2 years after launching its $6.99 monthly ad-supported subscription option, the streamer has signed up about 7 million ad-supported subscribers in North America, or upwards of 9% of its global sub base, according to new data from media analyst Michael Pachter with Wedbush Securities in Los Angeles.
By: Erik Gruenwedel
Household television streaming in March grew overall market share despite losing 1% viewership from February, according to new monthly data from Nielsen. That’s because overall TV usage in March declined … Continue reading "Nielsen: March Household TV Streaming Ups Market Share Despite Losing Viewership"
By: Erik Gruenwedel
When Prime Video in late January began automatically inserting ads in its streaming content, a minority of U.S. subscribers opted to pay an additional $3 monthly to avoid commercials, according to new data from EMarketer.
By: Erik Gruenwedel
The recent data leaks of personal information for 600,000 registered Roku members affected less than eight-tenths of a percent of the platform’s 80 million members. While the impact might seem limited, new data from cybersecurity firm Surfshark finds that the U.S. leads the world in data security breaches, accounting for 17.7% of all breaches worldwide.
By: Erik Gruenwedel
About 50% of people who consume video on a viewing device (TV, computer, tablet, or phone) watch a free, ad-supported service (FAST) or ad-based video on-demand service (AVOD) at least once a week, according to new data from Parks Associates, which include consumer surveys of 8,000 and 10,000 U.S. internet households.
By: Erik Gruenwedel
Lionsgate April 16 announced the signing of Lee Hollin to a new multi-year deal as EVP, television, and head of current programming for the Lionsgate Television Group.
By: Erik Gruenwedel
Paramount+ April 16 announced it will become the first official streaming partner of the National Park Service’s official charity, the National Park Foundation. The streamer will offer live and related VOD content on the platform beginning on Earth Day (April 22).
By: Erik Gruenwedel
About 50% of people who consume video on a viewing device (TV, computer, tablet, or phone) watch a free, ad-supported service (FAST) or ad-based video on-demand service (AVOD) at least … Continue reading "Parks: 50% of U.S. Video-Viewing Homes Use Ad-Supported Streaming Services Weekly"
By: Erik Gruenwedel
U.S. House of Representatives Jerry Nadler (D-NY), ranking member, House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) April 16 sent a letter to Disney CEO Bob Iger, Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch and David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing concerns of possible negative consumer impact and anti-competitive behavior as a result of their sports streaming app Joint Venture.
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