Netflix Sees 150% Pop in Upfront Ad Sales; More FAST Viewers Are Dropping Subscription Streaming Services; MovieLabs Announces Industry Forum for Media Creation

Netflix Sees 150% Pop in Upfront Ad Sales | DEG: Streaming Revenue up 27.1% to $22.9B in First Half of 2024 | Fubo Wins Preliminary Injunction Blocking the Launch of Venu Sports Created for [email protected] |  Web Version August 23, 2024 Broadcast Engineering Extra SmartBrief BroadcastEnpineering et SmartBrief A Deep Dive Into TV Production News and TrendsSIGN UP ⋅   SHARE Top Story Netflix Sees 150% Pop in Upfront Ad Sales Netflix Sees 150% Pop in Upfront Ad Sales The streamer also announced expanded advertiser capabilities and new measurement partnerships. Full Story: TV Tech (8/21)  LinkedIn X Facebook Email In the News DEG: Streaming Revenue up 27.1% to $22.9B in First Half of 2024 DEG: Streaming Revenue up 27.1% to $22.9B in First Half of 2024 (Pixabay) Despite worries that cash strapped consumers are looking to cut their hefty spending on streaming services, the Digital Entertainment Group reported strong growth in revenue for subscription streaming services in the first half of 2024. Full Story: TV Tech (8/19)  LinkedIn X Facebook Email Fubo Wins Preliminary Injunction Blocking the Launch of Venu Sports Fubo Wins Preliminary Injunction Blocking the Launch of Venu Sports (Image credit: Venu Sports) The court ruling in an antitrust lawsuit filed by vMVPD Fubo stops the launch of the sports streaming service backed by Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery. 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