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Pocket FM Looks to Create — and Own — a New Digital Entertainment Category
April 01, 2024

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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Netflix Stops Accepting Payments Through iTunes Subscriptions
February 27, 2024

Netflix has begun requiring subscribers with Apple iTunes billing plans to pay Netflix directly. 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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MLB Commissioner Aims for D2C Platform by 2025 as Teams Tap Streaming Models
February 09, 2024

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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Report: Disney+ Begins Crackdown on Password Sharing in US
February 07, 2024

Disney+ has reportedly begun taking steps to prevent password sharing among its U.S. subscribers. 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....

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Fox, ESPN, Warner Bros. Discovery to Launch Streaming Sports Service
February 06, 2024

Fox, ESPN and Warner Bros. Discovery have announced a joint venture to launch a new streaming sports service in the United States. 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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Taylor Swift Drove 2% of All Music Sales in 2023
February 04, 2024

Last year, Taylor Swift accounted for 2% of the music industry’s entire sales. 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....

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Streaming Platforms Step Up Push for Shoppable Integrations
January 29, 2024

As streaming services look to drive revenue, shoppable integrations are popping up in everything from mobile games to advertising breaks. 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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Peacock Exceeded $1B Revenue in Q4 as Sports Drive Streaming Engagement 
January 25, 2024

Peacock is seeing rapid growth, leveraging exclusive sports content to drive adoption in the face of stiff competition in the streaming space. 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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Netflix to Phase Out Basic Ad-Free Plan as Streaming Platforms Hike Prices
January 24, 2024

Netflix is apparently cutting its lowest-cost, advertisement-free tier in select markets, a move that comes as streaming platforms look to drive more revenue per subscriber both through ad sales and price increases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...