- January 29, 2024
As streaming services look to drive revenue, shoppable integrations are popping up in everything from mobile games to advertising breaks.
As a recent Bloomberg report points out, Amazon Prime Video, which ...
- January 24, 2024
For many of us, the new year is all about catching up on the latest films or music we may have missed in 2023. To that end, PYMNTS clicks over ...
- January 11, 2024
As ad-free streaming becomes too expensive for many consumers, amid price hikes and broader economic challenges, Netflix is reportedly seeing surging adoption of its ad-supported tier.
Amy Reinhard, Netflix president of ...
- January 10, 2024
Amazon is laying off hundreds of employees across its Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios organization.
The cuts follow the organization’s year-long review of every aspect of its business, Mike Hopkins, ...
- January 3, 2024
Amazon reportedly could realize nearly $5 billion in yearly revenue from its video advertising efforts.
Most of that money would come from the tech giant’s recent decision to add commercials to its Prime ...
- December 27, 2023
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 eCommerce ...
- December 22, 2023
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 looking ...
- December 22, 2023
In a bold play to score big in the sports content arena, Amazon is rumored to be eyeing an investment in Diamond Sports Group, aiming to become the MVP of ...
- December 20, 2023
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 as ...
- December 18, 2023
In a potential move that would further solidify its presence in the sports content industry, Amazon is reportedly in talks to invest in Diamond Sports Group, the largest regional-sports programmer in the country.
Diamond ...
- November 21, 2023
Netflix couldn’t stay on top as YouTube grabbed the lead in this edition of the PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps. Other notable changes include Twitch climbing out of the lower ...
- October 24, 2023
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 ...
- September 22, 2023
Amazon will include “limited advertisements” on Prime Video shows and movies beginning in 2024.
The streaming service will also offer an ad-free option at additional cost, Amazon said in a Friday ...
- August 18, 2023
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 ...
- August 15, 2023
The days of sitting down to enjoy your favorite television show on traditional broadcast or cable are rapidly declining. For the first time, the total share watched among American viewers ...
- July 28, 2023
Victoria’s Secret will present a “re-imagined fashion show” on Amazon’s Prime Video.
“The Victoria’s Secret World Tour” will be available to stream on Sept. 26, and a tour-inspired collection will be available for ...
- May 5, 2023
The masters of entertainment are out in force and making moves. One look at the PYMNTS Provide Ranking of Streaming Apps reveals all one needs to know about the gyrations of the ...
- March 17, 2023
Given the time billions of us devote to streaming entertainment, it’s only fitting that we should rank these services — and that we do. And the Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps ...
- December 8, 2022
Winter is the best time to stay inside and catch up on your favorite programs.
PYMNTS’ latest provider ranking of streaming apps reflects the best lineup of apps to stream your ...
- May 31, 2022
For the most part, this month’s Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps advances the plot with familiar pacing — but there are three exceptions that provide some bursts of action.
In this ...
- May 3, 2022
If you enjoy seeing recurring characters, you’ll like PYMNTS’ latest Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps. The same 11 contenders have earned places in the top 10 this month.
This episode isn’t ...
- March 30, 2022
Classics, action, new episodes — PYMNTS’ latest Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps has it all. This month, some contenders remain where they were last time, some move up a spot ...
- October 17, 2019
India is considering censoring streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, Reuters reported on Thursday (Oct. 17).
An anonymous senior government official in India told Reuters other options are being ...
- June 28, 2018
Here’s another way to pay for Amazon Prime Video: Just put the charges on a mobile phone bill. That is what Bango, a tech company that enables online payments, and ...
- December 22, 2016
This week in the Amazon Tracker, Amazon continues to push out globally, expanding its scale and a long list of offerings. As it does, battle lines are being drawn as ...
- April 18, 2016
The war for video streaming dominance heated up this morning with Amazon’s announcement that their Prime Streaming service — formerly only available to Prime customers — can now be purchased ...
