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Netflix vs YouTube: the next big streaming battle

More niche VOD services getting into the market, plus (some) data transparency comes to podcasting.

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Jen Topping
May 23, 2025
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This week, I’ve covered:

  • The next phase of the streaming wars: forget Netflix vs networks, are we now entering the Netflix vs YouTube showdown

  • Podcasting edges closer to data transparency

  • Letterboxd announces a rental service for cinephiles

  • Doug Shapiro and his upcoming book.

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