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Streaming Wars Heat Up as Consumers Do the Math on Subscription Services
October 20, 2021

Seen “Squid Game” yet? Looking at Netflix’s Q3 numbers, there’s a good chance that you have. The company said the surprise hit series was viewed by 142 million subscribers — more than half its total subscriber base — making it the top show in 94 countries. Get...

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UK CMA Turns up Volume on Music Streaming Space
October 19, 2021

The U.K.’s music streaming industry is now in the crosshairs of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) while a study is being conducted to determine the level of competitiveness in the sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Netflix Is Starting a Book Club
October 15, 2021

Streaming behemoth Netflix announced Friday (Oct. 15) it’s joining forces with Starbucks and some of the world’s most prolific and popular book writers on the Netflix Book Club. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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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,...