Netflix’s first-quarter earnings report on Thursday (April 18) paints a picture of success, with nearly 270 million paying customers globally and a 15% year-over-year surge in revenue. Operating income soared by 54% to hit $2.6 billion, fueled by subscriber fees and its burgeoning ad business....
The Walt Disney Co. will start limiting password sharing for its streaming services in June. The crackdown on the practice will begin in a few countries at that time and then expand to others in September, Disney CEO Bob Iger said Thursday (April 4) during an interview with CNBC, according...
Streaming subscription commerce has become a cornerstone of modern entertainment, offering users access to a vast array of content with a simple tap on their screens. However, in the face of rising competition, platforms are now embracing integrated experiences to not only retain existing subscribers...
Gone are the days when learning was confined to traditional classrooms and heavy textbooks. Today, knowledge is increasingly accessible to anyone with an internet connection, with digital platforms serving as the conduits of this democratization. From music streaming services to social media giants, these platforms...
We know that the connected consumer has certainly embraced binge watching since the pandemic. If Pocket FM gets its way, there will be a new streaming category to obsess about: Binge-listening to audio series. “I think we’ve stumbled on a new entertainment category,” Pocket FM...
Netflix has begun requiring subscribers with Apple iTunes billing plans to pay Netflix directly. All “members on the basic plan who were using an iTunes method of payment” will need to sign up directly with Netflix, a company spokesperson told The Verge in a report...
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred reportedly aims to introduce a direct-to-consumer (D2C) streaming service for the league by 2025, a move that comes as sports viewing overall becomes increasingly digital and streaming-based. Manfred wants to address the challenge of digital platforms that do not allow fans...
Disney+ has reportedly begun taking steps to prevent password sharing among its U.S. subscribers. The streaming service began sending out emails on Wednesday (Feb. 7) notifying subscribers about its updated terms of service, which include restrictions on sharing account credentials outside of the subscriber’s household, the...
Fox, ESPN and Warner Bros. Discovery have announced a joint venture to launch a new streaming sports service in the United States. This collaboration aims to create a platform that will offer a lineup of sports content, including thousands of high-profile sporting events from major...
