October 17, 2022Episodes

13: Streaming Into the Void – October 16, 2022 – The Netflix Advertising Tier Arrives

This week: Netflix announces Basic with Ads.

Nielsen Ratings

Show Notes

Netflix With Ads Will Cost $7 Per Month at Launch in November, Nielsen Signs On For Measurement

Netflix Signs Up to U.K. Ratings Body BARB in Huge Coup for TV Audience Measurement

Netflix Confirms Ad Tier to Launch in November, Reveals Pricing for Cheaper Basic Plan

Netflix Is A Big Step Closer To Building Major New Jersey Production Studio

TNT Acquires British Drama Series ‘The Lazarus Project’ As Kathleen Finch Insists T-Nets Remain Committed To Scripted Originals

Warner Bros TV Workshop & Stage 13 Shut Down As Part Of WBD Cuts – Deadline

Warner Bros TV Layoffs: Studio Cuts 26% Of Workforce, Unscripted & Animation Divisions Merge Functions

David Zaslav Guts Cartoon Network as it Merges with Warner Bros. Animation

Warner Bros. Discovery U.S. Networks Group Boss Looks to Sports for Scripted Future at TNT and TBS

Warner Bros Discovery Makes U-Turn On Closure Of Writers & Directors Workshops, Moves Initiatives To Diversity Unit

Apple is quietly pushing a TV ad product with media agencies – Digiday

Disney Addresses Bleach’s Unavailability in Several Major Markets

Holiday Peanuts specials will not air on PBS this year, streaming exclusively on Apple TV+ alongside new festive originals

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