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Streaming is still trying to be TikTok

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Briefings

In October 2025, CEO David Ellison of Skydance stated that Paramount Plus and HBO Max compete for attention against major tech firms. He identified short vertical videos as critical for future growth, noting that combining Paramount's and Warner Bros. Discovery's properties still lags behind YouTube. The article was published on November 11, 2026, by The Verge.

Key points

• CEO David Ellison of Skydance identified short vertical videos as critical for future growth following the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in October 2025.
• Skydance's combined broadcast, cable, and streaming properties still trail YouTube in viewership metrics.

Context

Skydance's CEO David Ellison highlighted vertical video adoption as a key strategy after acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery in October 2025, noting the company competes with major tech firms for attention.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single employee town hall and earnings call transcript from October 2025. No specific viewer counts, engagement metrics, or comparative ranking data beyond the general statement that properties trail YouTube are provided.

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