Publications Covering the DVD Rental Industry

Blu-ray.com online

Consumer hub for Blu-ray and UHD disc news, release calendars, price tracking, and forums—useful for gauging demand signals that impact rental inventory planning.

https://www.blu-ray.com Circulation: 6,800,000

Boxoffice Pro print + online

Trade brand for theatrical exhibition; its release schedules, windows coverage, and post-theatrical analysis help forecast when titles hit disc and rentals.

https://www.boxofficepro.com Circulation: 200,000

Chain Store Age print + online

Covers national retail operations, store formats, and in‑store merchandising—relevant to physical media sell‑through and placement near rental kiosks.

https://chainstoreage.com Circulation: 190,000

Convenience Store News online

Tracks convenience retail trends and front‑of‑store merchandising; helpful for kiosk location strategy and impulse rental visibility.

https://www.csnews.com Circulation: 300,000

Deadline online

Fast‑moving entertainment industry news (deals, windows, distribution) that influences disc street dates and rental timing.

https://deadline.com Circulation: 26,400,000

DVDTalk online

Long‑running site focused on DVD/Blu‑ray reviews and release news—useful for word‑of‑mouth and demand forecasting on catalog and new‑release titles.

https://www.dvdtalk.com Circulation: 232,000

FierceVideo online

Covers video distribution, streaming, and pay‑TV business shifts that affect physical media and rental windowing strategies.

https://www.fiercevideo.com Circulation: 150,000

High‑Def Digest online

Reviews and news across Blu‑ray and 4K UHD; strong enthusiast readership that moves collector demand and library rentals.

https://www.highdefdigest.com Circulation: 430,000

Home Theater Forum online

Home theater enthusiast community discussing disc quality, equipment, and releases—useful for tracking sentiment on PQ/AQ that drives rental interest.

https://www.hometheaterforum.com Circulation: 277,000

IndieWire online

Independent film coverage across festivals, distribution, and home release paths—good for spotting indie titles that perform well in rentals.

https://www.indiewire.com Circulation: 10,000,000

Kiosk Marketplace online

B2B coverage of the kiosk and self‑service sector, including operations, payments, and case studies—directly relevant to Redbox‑style DVD kiosks.

https://www.kioskmarketplace.com Circulation: 20,000

Media Play News online

Trade publication dedicated to the home entertainment business—physical and digital; tracks disc sell‑through/rental trends and retail partnerships.

https://www.mediaplaynews.com Circulation: 106,000

NextTV online

Industry news brand covering broadcast, cable, and streaming under the NextTV umbrella—useful for monitoring windowing and distribution policy changes.

https://www.nexttv.com Circulation: 500,000

Progressive Grocer print + online

Grocery trade coverage of assortments, front‑end merchandising, and seasonal displays—valuable for in‑store disc sell‑through and kiosk placement.

https://www.progressivegrocer.com Circulation: 180,000

Retail Dive online

Retail industry news on store operations, merchandising, supply chain, and shopper behavior—helps plan physical media programs with national chains.

https://www.retaildive.com Circulation: 400,000

RetailWire online

Daily discussions and analysis with retail leaders; useful for sensing retailer appetite for physical media promotions and space allocation.

https://retailwire.com Circulation: 222,000

Screen Daily print + online

Global film trade brand (Screen International + ScreenDaily) covering distribution, markets, and home‑ent pathways that inform disc/rental strategies.

https://www.screendaily.com Circulation: 6,400,000

The Digital Bits online

Veteran home‑video site with insider reporting on disc restorations, release plans, and industry trends—often a leading indicator for collector demand.

https://thedigitalbits.com Circulation: 270,000

The Hollywood Reporter print + online

Major entertainment trade covering business, awards, and distribution; tracks home‑entertainment performance and release strategies impacting rentals.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com Circulation: 16,200,000

Variety print + online

The entertainment industry’s flagship trade for breaking news, business analysis, and release windows—including home entertainment and disc coverage.

https://variety.com Circulation: 26,200,000