SiriusXM is expanding beyond radio formats, getting into music streaming to adjust to the ways that younger generations consume content. The company announced this month that, in mid-December, it will launch its new SiriusXM streaming app, which includes personalized recommendations, new discovery features, a revamped...
Netflix is reportedly considering streaming its first-ever boxing match as it prepares to enter the world of live sports. The streaming giant has engaged in discussions about streaming a match featuring popular boxer and YouTube influencer Jake Paul, as well as a potential bout between boxers...
Netflix’s ad-supported tier now has 15 million global monthly active users, one year after the streaming platform launched the tier. “We have built an incredible foundation, focusing on areas advertisers told us matter most, all while delivering unmissable entertainment at an unbeatable value,” Amy Reinhard,...
In February, Spotify dropped the beat with its artificial intelligence (AI) DJ — a personalized guide so in tune with the Spotify user and their music preferences that it can effortlessly orchestrate their playlist. “The beauty of these experiences is our ability to deliver the...
As streaming subscriptions add new tiers to reach consumers across income groups, Paramount+ is rolling out its Premium tier around the world. As Paramount ANZ, the media company’s Australia and New Zealand branch, announced Tuesday (Oct. 24), the subscription service will roll out the option to Australia, Canada,...
This month’s PYMNTS Provider Rankings of Streaming Apps has a lot of movers and shakers. Netflix jumps to No. 1, knocking down YouTube. A tie in the first half of the rankings allows the rest to climb up. And there are two new contenders tying...
Video streaming subscriptions have the opportunity to integrate shopping into the viewing experience, with relevant recommendations based on what consumers can see on screen. By the Numbers According to PYMNTS Intelligence’s “How We Will Pay Report: How Connected Devices Enable Multitasking Among Digital-First Consumers,” which...
When was the last time you willingly signed up for an ads experience? In times of rising costs and inflation, a more affordable ad-based streaming option might not seem as undesirable when compared to an ad-free plan. But that’s an issue Netflix is looking to...
Netflix is reportedly expected to raise prices following the success of its password-sharing crackdown. The streaming service is set to release earnings this week that show its ban on password-sharing likely increased subscribers by about 6 million during its third quarter, Reuters reported Monday (Oct....
