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Report: CNN Cutting 100 Jobs as It Prepares Subscription Product
July 10, 2024

CNN is reportedly cutting about 100 jobs as it prepares its new CNN.com subscription product. 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...

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Netflix Begins Previously Announced Phaseout of Cheapest Ad-Free Tier
July 02, 2024

Netflix reportedly began phasing out its cheapest ad-free tier for existing subscribers after saying in January that it planned to do so. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Redbox Goes Bankrupt as Streaming Video Kills the Rental Kiosk
June 30, 2024

Redbox’s parent has reportedly filed for bankruptcy protection after defaulting on loans and missing payroll. 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,...

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Streaming Services Face Proposed New Tax in Philippines
June 28, 2024

Philippine lawmakers reportedly approved a bill that would tax foreign digital services, including streaming services like Netflix, HBO and Disney+. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Spotify Faces FTC Complaint From Music Publishers
June 13, 2024

Spotify is facing an FTC complaint from music publishers and songwriters over royalties. 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...

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Spotify Raises Prices for Second Time in 12 Months
June 03, 2024

Spotify is raising the prices of its premium plans in the United States, saying it aims to invest in its product features. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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AI Turns Streaming Video Search Into Churn-Reducing Conversations
May 16, 2024

Streaming platforms have transformed the content and digital entertainment landscape. 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...

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Peacock’s Price Hike Hints at Delicate Balancing Act for Streaming Platforms  
May 01, 2024

Peacock, the streaming service owned by Comcast’s NBCUniversal, continues to demonstrate strong appeal, with management revealing during a Thursday (April 25) Q1 earnings call that it added 3 million new paid subscribers in the first quarter alone. Since its launch in July 2020, Peacock has amassed a total...

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Streaming Platforms Navigate Shifting Market Dynamics Amid Subscriber Boom
April 19, 2024

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....