Kelsey Sutton
Kelsey Sutton is the streaming editor at Adweek, where she covers the business of streaming television. She was previously a media reporter at Mic and Politico.
Quibi Sets December App Shutdown Date
Quibi will shut down by Dec. 1, but the streaming service still hasn't reached out to subscribers about its imminent demise.
Why Quibi Failed: 5 Reasons the Short-Form Streamer Sank So Fast
Covid-19 didn't help, but Quibi lacked stand-out shows and basic features, which hastened its demise.
AT&T’s Ad Revenues Stabilize in Third Quarter
Delayed NBA games gave WarnerMedia an ad revenue boost, and HBO Max activations are growing, but Covid-19 is still hammering the business
Quibi Is Shutting Down After Just 6 Months: ‘Our Failure Was Not for Lack of Trying’
TV / Video
Short-form video service reportedly becomes first high-profile casualty of the streaming wars.
Streaming Surges Past Studios in Ad Spend Role Reversal
TV / Video
The ongoing closures of most movie theaters around the country aren’t just having an effect on theatrical release calendars. The lack of theaters is also upending television advertising, which saw [...]
Netflix’s Pandemic Subscriber Surge Slows, Missing Forecast, After Record First Half
TV / Video
Despite the slowdown in subscriber growth, Netflix projects it will clear 200 million paid users before year’s end.
Tom Ryan Elevated, Marc DeBevoise Exiting in ViacomCBS Streaming Shakeup
TV / Video
Pluto TV head Tom Ryan was upped to oversee ViacomCBS' free and paid services, while Marc DeBevoise will exit.
Apple TV+ Nabs Rights for Classic Charlie Brown Holiday Specials and New Series
TV / Video
Beloved films like It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown will have limited free windows for non-subscribers.
Streamers See Civic Engagement as a Way to Stand Out During Election Season
TV / Video
Political programming, news and voter registration drives offer services the chance to brand-build and be relevant with viewers.
Channing Dungey Tapped as New Warner Bros. Television Chair, Succeeding Peter Roth
TV / Video
The former ABC Entertainment chief exited Netflix as vp, original series earlier this month to take on the new role.
