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Many Streaming Apps Changing Channels in Latest Provider Ranking
October 04, 2021

There’s no business like show business. Just ask the multitude of streaming apps streaming into TVs and smartphones the world over, especially since staying home became the national pastime in early 2020. Sometimes it feels like you’ve seen it all, but you haven’t. Get the...

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Content Creator Economy Gets a Boost as Monetization Platforms Grow, Add Services
September 22, 2021

As social media platforms hold their trajectory as an evolutionary step in where and how people find and consume entertainment, the growing universe of independent content creators — podcasters, game makers, video artists and more — needs more and better ways to get paid. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Verizon and the NFL Renew Tech Pact With 5G Stadiums and Enhanced Mobile Viewing
September 09, 2021

In a convergence of forces including the power of 5G connectivity, an obsession with mobile consumer experience and the retooling of live sports venues for pandemic era fans, Verizon and the NFL are renewing their 10-year technology alliance just in time for the 2021 kickoff....

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Klarna, Beautycounter to Livestream Shopping Series
September 08, 2021

Swedish buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Klarna announced in a press release that it is livestreaming a four-segment shopping series as part of its partnership with clean beauty retailer Beautycounter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Streaming App Provider Ranking Update Is a Cliffhanger This Month
September 08, 2021

In August, PYMNTS reported the following: “The largest share of U.S. cable or satellite TV users pays more than $100 per month for services,” compared to the average streaming consumer, who pays a mere $40 each month for those services. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Netflix Launches AutoPay in India
August 31, 2021

Netflix subscribers in India now have the option to pay for monthly streaming service subscriptions automatically, according to a Tuesday (Aug. 31) report from India Today. By switching to AutoPay, Indian customers can have their payments automatically deducted from their Unified Payments Interface (UPI) account,...

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Microsoft Grows Live Video Streaming Capabilities With Peer5 Acquisition
August 10, 2021

Microsoft announced in a blog post on Tuesday (Aug. 10) that it has acquired Peer5 to enhance the company’s enterprise video-streaming capabilities at a time when live video has become increasingly important, as workers are still slow to return to their offices and travel like...

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Salesforce Launching Business-Focused Streaming Service
August 10, 2021

Software company Salesforce Inc. announced on Tuesday (Aug. 10) that it will launch Salesforce+, a streaming service with original business-focused content. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Netflix Working On Live-Action Pokemon Series, Report Says
July 26, 2021

Netflix is developing a new Pokemon TV show, Variety reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...