Episode 1: Metrics, Churn and Retention; Unified Video Stacks; Unrealistic Vendor Valuations; Roku and Google Dispute

This week, we discuss the problem with Nielsen's reporting and how the industry should define churn and retention; the importance of HBO Max and Disney defaulting to a single video stack; how some vendors are overestimating their valuations; and why Roku and Google's dispute isn't over.Companies and services mentioned: Roku, Google, Disney Streaming Services, Hulu, HBO Max, NFL, ESPN, Amazon, YouTube, WarnerMedia, Discovery, Nielsen, SiriusXM, Vudu, Hive Streaming, Firstlight Media, Vimeo, Mux, Hopin, Brightcove, Fastly, Panopto.Executives mentioned: Joseph Inzerillo, Jonathan Stock, Rick McConnell, Mike Green, Nathan Veer, Doug Castoldi, Tony Miranz. Podcast produced by Security Halt Media