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Paramount Confronts Netflix as AI Redefines Streaming Power
December 08, 2025

The increasingly heated fight for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is, on its face, about libraries: HBO’s prestige slate, DC’s franchises and Warner’s studio machine. But the bidding war now featuring Netflix and Paramount is also a referendum on something less visible and arguably more defensible...

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PYMNTS Streaming App Provider Rankings Show Surprising Winner
November 25, 2025

Every now and then a dark horse appears in the PYMNTS App Provider Rankings that shows how much consumers are willing to discover and explore new apps in what would seem to be a settled category. That’s the case with streaming apps. The biggest moves...

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Spotify Brings Back Messaging Feature for Subscribers
August 26, 2025

Spotify is launching a messaging feature for its free and premium subscribers. 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...

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Netflix to Roll Out Interactive Ads Later This Year
July 17, 2025

Netflix said Thursday (July 17) that it expects advertising revenue to roughly double in 2025, as the company introduces interactive ads in the second half of the year.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Streaming Overtakes Broadcast and Cable Watchers for First Time 
June 17, 2025

America is now officially a nation of cord-cutters, according to new Nielsen data. 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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Netflix Reportedly Weaving GenAI Ads Into Programming
May 15, 2025

Netflix is reportedly about to experiment with placing ads in the middle of its programming. 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,...

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Spotify: Engagement Is High Amid $100 Million Podcast Investment
April 29, 2025

The world may be an uncertain place, but people still want to listen to music. 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,...

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Netflix Co-CEO Outlines Growth Strategy Beyond Streaming
April 23, 2025

Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos on Wednesday (April 23) laid out the streaming giant’s vision for growth, which includes plans to diversify beyond online streaming as well as continuing to grow in its core business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Netflix Says Demand ‘Stable’ Amid Recession Fears  
April 17, 2025

Shares of Netflix are sharply higher in after-hours trading on Thursday (April 17), as the world’s largest online streaming platform reported first-quarter earnings that beat the Wall Street consensus and revenue that was in line with expectations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...