Episode 1385 • • 42:44 - 47:18
1385: Flu Zone
Streaming Service Subscriber Metrics and Union Contracts
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) reveals that Apple TV+ has fewer than 20 million subscribers, affecting union pay scales compared to Netflix's 209 million. The industry is shifting toward "minutes viewed" as a primary metric, which critics argue is a less transparent way to calculate residuals and ratings.