The forefront of entertainment is alive with activity and innovation. A quick glance at the PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps provides a clear insight into the ever-changing landscape of the top music and video streaming platforms. The Top 5 At the top of our...
The Walt Disney Co. announced this week that it is raising the price of its streaming services starting Oct. 12, including the ad-free version of Disney+ and Hulu, which will both see significant increases. The ad-free version of Disney+ will increase by 27% to $14/month,...
When Netflix chose Microsoft over the likes of Comcast and Google as the launch partner for its ad-supported tier in 2022 it surprised many, but it may come as no surprise that the streamer is now seeking to bring in new partners as its ad-supported...
Netflix has added a new tool for navigating content. The new My Netflix tool has a dedicated tab that includes shortcuts to content the user has interacted with, so there’s no need to browse to find something to watch, the streaming platform said in a Monday...
Netflix has dropped its cheapest monthly plan that doesn’t include ads. The streaming giant’s $9.99 Basic plan is no longer available for new customers in the United States and the United Kingdom, with existing subscribers able to stay on this plan as long as it...
Roku and Shopify have teamed up to combine streaming TV with shopping. The partnership lets Roku viewers buy goods from Shopify merchants from their TV via Roku’s Action Ad service, according to a Tuesday (July 11) press release. “Bringing a Shopify purchase experience to television for merchants is an industry...
YouTube could go from a place to watch others play video games to a gaming platform. The streaming company has begun testing an online gaming product, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Friday (June 23), citing an email to employees at Google, YouTube’s parent. According to...
Amazon is reportedly considering adding an ad-supported tier to Prime Video. Discussions are underway about how to introduce ads to the streaming service, but a decision hasn’t been made and the company could choose not to add the new tier, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ)...
Netflix shareholders reportedly voted against an executive pay package amid a strike by Hollywood writers. The non-binding vote was taken Thursday (June 1) as the strike entered its fifth week, Reuters reported Friday (June 2). Netflix spent $166 million on compensation for top executives last...
