Netflix's gaming strategy, and analysing investment trends in the sports and gaming industry

The 2024 "Summer of Sport" has bought viewers everything from The Olympics, Euros, Copa America, and T20 Cricket just to name a few, and while this might be great for fans... what's in it for the broadcasters showing them? In this episode we discuss how the Olympics has become increasingly streaming-focussed, and what this means for the free-to-air channels, what purpose major sporting events carry for streaming and broadcasters alike, and finally we discuss the growing and untapped potential of women's sports in the USA.Production by Rory Gooderick.Follow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Amp Podcast, we discuss the evolving face of streaming industry in the US and abroad. With the spend on original content from the major streaming services set to decline in the US, how will consumers be affected, and where can these same streamers look for growth? Also, anime has been experiencing a boom in popularity over recent years. Which platforms have been driving this growth, and which markets will see the biggest growth in anime popularity over the next few years? And finally, amid recent news that DAZN has acquired rights to the Ligue 1 in France: what does its future look like in this market? We discuss all of these questions and more on this months episode of The Amp Podcast.Production by Rory Gooderick.Follow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Amp Podcast, Senior Analyst Jaanika Juntson analyses YouTube's unique position in the entertainment market, Research Manager Rahul Patel looks at why Apple TV+'s recent licensing of 50 movies onto its service is a significant move for the streamer, and finally Research Manager Dan Monaghan discusses churn and resubscriber behaviours in US streaming subscribers.Production by Rory Gooderick.Follow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the last few years, uncertain economic conditions and changing viewing habits have forced streaming services and broadcasters to evolve their international strategies. This episode of The Amp Podcast explores how Disney+, Canal+, and the BBC are rethinking their spend on international content, exploring consolidation, and looking for creative ways to distribute content abroad. Production by Rory Gooderick.Follow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Amp Podcast Minal Modha talks to Guy Bisson about streaming's path to profitability, and to Rory Gooderick about Netflix's recent deal with the WWE and what its future in sports looks like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The past year has seen studios and streaming services shift their attention towards revenue growth and profitability, a move which has had significant impacts on how these companies approach their content. In this episode of The Amp Podcast, Nick Thomas sits down with Fred Black, Hannah Walsh and Lottie Towler to discuss the trends in content commissioning and licensing which we expect to define 2024.Production by Rory Gooderick.Follow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Senior Analyst Joe Hall discusses Netflix's gaming strategy, and what the streamer might be planning with its new venture. Also, Piers Harding-Rolls looks at investment activity in the gaming industry, and Dan Harraghy analyses the increasing fragmentation of sports rights deals.Production by Rory Gooderick.Follow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest edition of The Amp Podcast, we discuss all things theatrical, and content monetisation. What is the current state of the global theatrical market in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic? How has this been impacted by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes? And how can a theatrical run be used to promote content before its made available on streaming? We have answers to all these questions, and many more, on this months episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special edition of The Amp Podcast, Executive Director Richard Broughton sits down with Valerio Motti, VP of FAST Channels at Fremantle, Marion Ranchet, founder of The Local Act Consultancy, and Ampere's Dan Monaghan, to discuss all things FAST (that's free, ad-supported streaming TV). We discuss the origins of this new service, what content works best on a FAST channel, and the challenges facing this industry going forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show, Alice Thorpe sits down with Cyrine Amor and Minal Modha to discuss the future strategies of public service broadcasters to retain relevance, and how viewing habits for linear and streaming are evolving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.