Streaming Into the Void - May 11, 2025 - Earnings, Earnings, Earnings... But What About Profits?

Streaming Into the Void

This week, four studios report quarterly earnings, but not everyone's got good news.

Nielsen Ratings

Show Notes

Paramount's strong quarterly results boosted by originals, streaming growth | Reuters

Paramount+ Hits 79 Million Subscribers, Streaming Loss Shrinks to $109 Million

CBS Wins Nielsen’s First Full Season Multiplatform Ratings Among Broadcast, Led by ‘Tracker’ — but Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ Dominates Overall

Warner Bros. Discovery Adds 5.3 Million Streaming Subs as Losses Narrow, Studios Slow on Tough Box Office

Disney Gains Surprise 1.4 Million Disney+ Subscribers as Streaming Profit Surges, CEO Iger Says ‘We Remain Optimistic’ About Fiscal 2025 Outlook

ESPN Cable Subscribers Will Get Access to New Streaming Features / ESPN flagship streaming app to be named 'ESPN,' sources say

Netflix will try a TikTok-like feed on its mobile app | The Verge

Netflix is removing Black Mirror: Bandersnatch | The Verge

Netflix rolls out dialogue-only subtitles

Netflix is streaming a showcase of Hitchcock’s greatest films this June | The Verge

Do not adjust your TV screen: Why your Netflix experience has a new look

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