As more types of businesses look to the streaming subscription model to drive revenue, NBA team the Utah Jazz has launched a paid Jazz+ service. The team’s owner, Smith Entertainment Group (SEG), on Wednesday (Sept. 27) announced the debut of the direct-to-consumer (D2C) service, which...
Amazon will include “limited advertisements” on Prime Video shows and movies beginning in 2024. The streaming service will also offer an ad-free option at additional cost, Amazon said in a Friday (Sept. 22) blog post. The ads will be introduced in the United States, United...
PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps dives into the world of entertainment. Here are insights into the dynamic landscape of the top music and video streaming platforms as compared to last month. The Top 5 YouTube comes out on top, scoring 88. No. 2 is...
Despite budgetary constraints, extra spend in certain discretionary categories may go a long way for the consumer mindset. When faced with decisions about which services stay and which go, consumers have made their preference for streaming clear, as online platforms recently surpassed traditional cable in...
Amazon is reportedly in talks with The Walt Disney Co. to develop a streaming version of sports network ESPN. In addition, the two companies are discussing Amazon taking a minority stake in the network, Reuters reported Friday (Aug. 25), citing an article in the Information. The discussions are in their...
Netflix has reportedly continued to gain subscribers in the United States after beginning its crackdown on password sharing and introducing new subscription plans. The streaming giant saw a growth in subscribers numbers in July, with 2.6 million gross additions in the U.S., subscription economy data...
Indian telecommunications company Jio now offers prepaid voice and data plans that include a bundled Netflix subscription. This is the first time that Netflix will be available on a prepaid plan anywhere in the world, and it expands the streaming service’s reach to over 400...
The forefront of entertainment is alive with activity and innovation. A quick glance at the PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps provides a clear insight into the ever-changing landscape of the top music and video streaming platforms. The Top 5 At the top of our...
The Walt Disney Co. announced this week that it is raising the price of its streaming services starting Oct. 12, including the ad-free version of Disney+ and Hulu, which will both see significant increases. The ad-free version of Disney+ will increase by 27% to $14/month,...