Archive - Hub Intel: Entertainment Explained

Anime-ation Nation

How Gen Z’s love of anime and international content is changing the rules of streaming.

Aug 6 •

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Douglas Montgomery

July 2025

Aggregator-in-Chief

Meet the super-streamers managing nine sources, six devices, and a toddler—without breaking a sweat.

Jul 23 •

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IP-ocalypse Now

When fans get franchise fatigue, even superheroes need a strategy.

Jul 9 •

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June 2025

The Kid Stays in the Picture—But the Sub Might Not

Families with kids once guaranteed loyalty. In 2025, it’s complicated.

Jun 25 •

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Ad-Verse Reactions, Valuable Results

A deep dive into the ad-haters who just might be your best audience.

Jun 11 •

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May 2025

Partners in Prime

Is Amazon Channels a growth engine—or a churn machine for streamers?

May 28 •

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3 Big DOs and DON’Ts for AI in Entertainment

Watch now | Audiences are ready for AI in entertainment — but only if you play by these rules.

May 14 •

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April 2025

What Exclusive Movies Really Do for Streamers

Do splashy movie releases actually bring in—and keep—streaming subscribers?

Apr 30 •

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Why Finding Live Sports Is Harder Than Ever

Finding the game shouldn’t be a game–but fragmented rights and poor UX are making it one.

Apr 16 •

Hub Intel Deep Dive: Beyond the Big 7

Half of TV viewers subscribe to smaller, niche streamers—and their behavior holds big implications for both growth and retention.

Apr 2 •

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March 2025

Exclusive Isn’t Enough: Why Streamers Are Losing the Loyalty Game

Max’s identity crisis highlights a growing industry problem: without a clear brand promise, even the best shows can’t stop subscriber churn.

Mar 19 •

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Jason Platt Zolov

Hub Intel Deep Dive: The “Vibecession” is Real—But It’s Not Stopping TV Subscribers

Is economic anxiety actually good news for TV providers?

Mar 5 •

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