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Blockbusters Give Streaming Services Short-Term Boost, Long-Term Churn
January 31, 2022

For subscription companies, for streaming media in particular, content is king. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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Comcast Cranks Cash Into Peacock Streaming Service
January 27, 2022

Comcast Corp. plans to inject more money into its Peacock streaming service in the hopes of competing with Netflix, Hulu and some of the other companies fighting for viewers’ attention and eyeballs, executives said Thursday (Jan. 27), according to a Reuters report. Get the Full...

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Comes A Time For Neil Young to Split From Spotify Over Dustup With Joe Rogan...
January 27, 2022

“Hey, Hey, My, My” — Neil Young is leaving Spotify. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

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New Streaming Dynamics Threaten Netflix, Subscriber Growth
January 21, 2022

It seems like a lifetime, but only four years ago Netflix was undisputed leader of the streaming subscription world, a title it held through the pandemic. That picture is changing fast. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Walt Disney Company Launches International Content Hub
January 19, 2022

The Walt Disney Company is creating a new hub for international content creation that will support the expansion of the company’s direct-to-consumer business and enhance the local and regional content for its streaming services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Spotify Closes Its Podcast Studio
January 11, 2022

Spotify has disbanded its podcast studio and has laid off some of its team, The Verge reported Tuesday (Jan. 11). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Pixar Movie “Turning Red” Skips Theaters in Favor of Streaming Only
January 09, 2022

Pixar’s animated film “Turning Red” is the latest movie to skip theaters and go exclusively to streaming on Disney+ in March, the company announced Friday (Jan. 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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With Subscriber Growth Slowing, Media Groups Spend $115B on Streaming Content
December 29, 2021

The top eight U.S. media groups will spend at least $115 billion on new content — even as video streaming loses them money, Financial Times (FT) reported Tuesday (Dec. 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Latest Streaming App Provider Ranking Loaded With App-Based Suspense
December 16, 2021

We stream so much TV that we’ve started expecting a notification that says something like “you have now watched all known TV shows. Go back and hit restart.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...