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Consulting company Owl & Co. has created a new way to gauge the popularity of shows and movies on streaming platforms — taking into account the share of subscribers that watch a show or movie on any given platform. The Big Picture: The traditional TV measurement system hasn’t fully evolved with siloed user bases of streaming. A unified, […]
Sugar Land, Texas is taking to the skies for some future-minded transportation projects, including a city-funded rideshare service, air taxis, and a gondola-like option. Blue Sky Take: America is car country through and through, but some cities no longer have the space to accommodate the number of vehicles on the road. Herding some residents away from highways […]
Japanese scientists sent the first-ever satellite made of wood into orbit on Monday. Its success could revolutionize the space-engineering industry. Why It Flies: The satellite space race is in full swing, putting more man-made objects into orbit than ever. Finding a way to make satellites more sustainable could be a game-changer for both company checkbooks and the Earth’s […]
WBD is ramping up a slate of Harry Potter-themed shows, games, and experiences to turn the franchise into a constantly expanding moneymaker for generations to come. The Big Picture: WBD’s market cap has been on a major downslide for years, thanks to a heavy debt load. So, the company needs hits… and fast. By squeezing every drop of opportunity out […]
New data shows that the median age of first-time home buyers has reached a record high while the prices of new cars have multiplied, shifting the demographics of the American Dream. Why It Hurts: The price tags on homes and cars are so unsustainably high that most young people have no chance of affording them without major financial help. Behind […]
Travelers, especially Americans, are paying extra to avoid any type of line — at theme parks, tourist hotspots, and while waiting for their hotel rooms — that could undercut their enjoyment. The Big View: Global tourism is at an all-time high, which means that the number of people visiting the same top destinations is more impacted than ever. Services […]
Cheers wants to reshape online dating by bringing back a tried-and-true tradition — letting your family and friends set you up. Why It Hits: With young people valuing friendships over relationships, offloading matchmaking to their opinions seems like a natural step — potential dates are vetted by people they trust (nothing more attractive than a curated recommendation). Between […]
Comcast’s potential plan to spin off its cable channels into a separate, “well-capitalized” company is sending positive shockwaves to Wall Street that could reshape the business next year. The Big Picture: Streaming killed the cable star as consumers cut the cord and went a la carte with their entertainment offerings. But, economically, cable has been a good business… so media […]
For Halloween, YouTube highlighted the enduring power of an influential subgenre of content on its platform — “analog horror.” The Big Picture: As the creator economy goes mainstream, breaking out on YouTube has become harder than ever — there’s just a lot of content. But creators who have mastered a genre that feels perfectly attuned to the weirder corners […]
NBCUniversal is building a permanent haunted-house destination in Las Vegas’ new AREA 15 entertainment district. The Big Scare: Interactive destinations are all the rage for media companies these days as fans want to deepen their engagement with the IP they love. Considering horror’s cultural dominance and the success of Halloween Horror Nights, NBCUniversal could conjure a reliable revenue stream. Between […]