- November 21, 2023
Hulu has announced a Black Friday promotion that offers the streaming service’s Hulu (With Ads) plan at 99 cents a month for 12 months.
The offer is available to new and eligible returning customers ...
- 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 ...
- November 17, 2023
Roblox is launching new in-game subscriptions in an effort to drive higher-margin purchases as, across the gaming industry, major players look for new ways to bring in recurring revenue.
A staff ...
- November 14, 2023
Warner Bros. Discovery is becoming the latest company to open a themed restaurant to deepen consumers’ connection with their brands, bringing a “Friends”-themed coffeeshop to Boston.
The first Central Perk Coffeehouse ...
- November 3, 2023
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 ...
- November 1, 2023
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 ...
- October 24, 2023
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 ...
- 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 ...
- October 23, 2023
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 ...
- October 23, 2023
Tesla’s double-digit plunge helped lead the CE 100 Index down yet again, slipping 2.1% in a week that saw all pillars, save one, retreat.
The Communications pillar was the sole gainer, ...
- October 20, 2023
As consumers mind their spending on nonessential goods and services, PYMNTS Intelligence finds that a significant share of the population believes that they spend liberally on streaming subscriptions.
By the Numbers
For ...
- October 20, 2023
Netflix is taking advantage of its subscribers’ strong affinity for many of its films and series to create an audience for its incipient gaming business in an effort to sidestep ...
- October 18, 2023
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 ...
- October 16, 2023
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 ...
- October 13, 2023
As direct-to-consumer (D2C) companies look to drive more long-lasting relationships, many are finding that if they want to deepen customers’ connection to their brands, they must offer physical touchpoints, and ...
- October 13, 2023
Netflix, the popular streaming TV service, has announced its plans to open retail stores called “Netflix House” in 2025. These stores will offer fans the opportunity to fully immerse themselves ...
- October 4, 2023
There Are Ghosts, of Course
A bit more than 25 years ago, on March 10, 1998, Netflix shipped its first DVD, “Beetlejuice,” about two ghosts played by Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis. ...
- October 3, 2023
Netflix is reportedly preparing to raise the price of its ad-free service once the Hollywood actors strike concludes.
While discussions are still ongoing regarding price increases in various global markets, it ...
- October 2, 2023
In 2018, writing about the ways in which mobile devices and technology changed the world, PYMNTS CEO Karen Webster noted: “In the three-plus decades since consumers were first introduced to a ...
- September 27, 2023
The Walt Disney Co. has reportedly begun taking steps to restrict account sharing on its Disney+ streaming platform.
The subscriber agreement for the upcoming launch of its ad-supported service tier in Canada ...
- 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 ...
- September 21, 2023
PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps dives into the world of entertainment.
Here are insights into the dynamic landscape of the top music and video streaming platforms as compared to last ...
- September 20, 2023
At a Skechers location in Gardena, Calif., shoppers can buy not only shoes, but also a burger and fries — the latest instance of a non-food company opening up a ...
- September 18, 2023
The Banking group, overall, was up 3.9%. And within that sector, several marquee names announced management changes or initiatives designed to revamp operations.
Citi added 5.2%. As reported here, Citi said this past ...
- August 23, 2023
Netflix has reportedly continued to gain subscribers in the United States after beginning its crackdown on password sharing and introducing new subscription plans.
The streaming giant saw a growth in subscribers ...
- August 18, 2023
Indian telecommunications company Jio now offers prepaid voice and data plans that include a bundled Netflix subscription.
This is the first time that Netflix will be available on a prepaid plan ...
- 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 ...
- August 15, 2023
Netflix is rolling out a limited beta test of games to a small number of members in Canada and the U.K. on select TVs.
Within the next few weeks, it will ...
- August 13, 2023
The House That Mickey Built may be following in Netflix’s footsteps when it comes to subscriptions.
During the company’s Q3 2023 earnings presentation last week (Aug. 9), Disney announced plans to ...
- August 10, 2023
Disney+ streaming service subscribers fell in the fiscal third quarter, even as The Walt Disney Co. made plans to raise monthly fees, crack down on password sharing and create a ...
- July 27, 2023
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 ...
- July 24, 2023
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 ...
- July 20, 2023
While subscriptions-based services feel the need to overcompensate to get a subscriber, Netflix is doing the opposite. In fact, it continues to give less and less and still manages to ...
- July 19, 2023
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 ...
- June 28, 2023
Costco is taking a page from Netflix’s book, cracking down on membership sharing, but the wholesaler may be overlooking a key difference between its membership and the streaming service’s.
In an ...
- June 14, 2023
Netflix’s new pop-up eatery comes as brands leverage restaurants to create physical touchpoints to connect with consumers, either building on existing affinity or looking to reestablish what was lost.
The streaming ...
- June 14, 2023
Have you ever watched “Iron Chef” and wanted to sample what the judges are eating?
Netflix is hoping you have.
The streaming service on Tuesday (June 13) announced the impending debut of ...
- June 11, 2023
Netflix’s password-sharing ban hasn’t hurt its subscriber numbers.
The streaming service announced May 23 it would begin efforts to block password sharing.
Since then, subscription research service Antenna said last week, Netflix enjoyed the four ...
- June 9, 2023
Netflix is seeing a record number of new subscribers even after it launched its crackdown on password-sharing.
Between May 25 and May 28, the streaming giant garnered more new subscriptions than ...
