January 02, 2024
25% of Streaming Customers Canceling Multiple Subscriptions

Americans are increasingly cutting back on their streaming subscriptions. Streaming service cancellations increased to 6.3% in November, compared to 5.1% the year before, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Tuesday...

December 29, 2023
Walmart CEO Predicts Soft Sales as Amazon Readies Prime Video...

At the start of the month, the CEO of Walmart explained challenges in predicting the post-holiday sales outlook for 2024. Meanwhile, Amazon is mastering the art of balance by cashing...

December 27, 2023
Amazon to Insert Ads Into Prime Video Beginning Jan. 29

Amazon has apparently set a date for adding ads to its Prime Video content. The company will begin introducing commercials to movies and TV shows for viewers in the U.S. beginning Jan. 29,...

December 27, 2023
Amazon Prime Video Latest Streaming Service to Follow Netflix in...

Amazon has set the date for Prime Video’s addition of advertisements into the viewing experience, as streaming companies increasingly find new ways to drive revenue from their content libraries. The...

December 22, 2023
Streaming Subscriptions Set Sights on New Monetization Opportunities

As streaming platforms evolved throughout the year, many leaders in the industry set their sights on ways to monetize their content beyond subscription fees and ad sales. For instance, Disney+ is reportedly...

December 20, 2023
Netflix Trails Behind YouTube in PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Streaming...

The holiday season likely inspires families to stream their favorite festive films or music. The services they use to watch these movies or listen to these tunes are as varied...

December 20, 2023
Merger Buzz: Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global in Early...

Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global are reportedly engaged in early-stage merger discussions, as confirmed by sources familiar with the matter speaking to CNBC.  CEO David Zaslav of Warner Bros....

December 17, 2023
Disney and Reliance Merger Faces Antitrust Scrutiny in India

Discussions are underway for a merger between Walt Disney’s India unit and Mukesh Ambani’s media business. The combined entity, if formed, would emerge as a formidable entertainment powerhouse in the...

December 14, 2023
Streaming Services Compete for Consumers’ Holiday Spending With Giftable Subscriptions

From directly giftable subscriptions to traditional gift cards, video streaming services are finding ways to capture consumers’ holiday season spending. Notably, leading players in the space do not offer direct...