Streaming

Netflix’s Ad-Supported Plan Attracts 15 Million Subscribers in First Year
Netflix’s Ad-Supported Plan Attracts 15 Million Subscribers in First Year
November 01, 2023  |  Streaming

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...

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Sirius Taps Data-Backed Personalization to Drive Subscription Engagement
Sirius Taps Data-Backed Personalization to Drive Subscription Engagement
October 31, 2023  |  Subscriptions

As SiriusXM looks to drive usage amid stalled subscriber growth, in the face of ongoing competition from streaming subscriptions, the broadcasting company is turning to...

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Tech Giants Drive Subscription Growth Across Consumers’ Daily Activities
Tech Giants Drive Subscription Growth Across Consumers’ Daily Activities
October 31, 2023  |  Subscriptions

From business to leisure, the largest tech companies are driving recurring revenue from every part of consumers’ day-to-day routines with their subscription offerings. Take, for...

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Universal Music Group Sees Paid Subscriptions Rise as Consumers Tune In
Universal Music Group Sees Paid Subscriptions Rise as Consumers Tune In
October 27, 2023  |  Subscription Commerce

Universal Music Group (UMG) is seeing increased revenue from paid subscription platforms amid decreases from free, ad-supported streaming services, suggesting that consumers may increasingly be...

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Spotify Strikes Profit Chord With AI and Price Hikes 
Spotify Strikes Profit Chord With AI and Price Hikes 
October 24, 2023  |  Streaming

In February, Spotify dropped the beat with its artificial intelligence (AI) DJ — a personalized guide so in tune with the Spotify user and their...

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Paramount+ Rolls Out Premium Internationally as Streaming Giants Add Tiers
Paramount+ Rolls Out Premium Internationally as Streaming Giants Add Tiers
October 24, 2023  |  Streaming

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...

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Netflix Takes Lead in PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps
Netflix Takes Lead in PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps
October 24, 2023  |  Streaming

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...

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Video Streaming Presents Connected Commerce Opportunity
Video Streaming Presents Connected Commerce Opportunity
October 23, 2023  |  Streaming

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...

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1 in 4 Consumers Spend Indulgently on Streaming Services
1 in 4 Consumers Spend Indulgently on Streaming Services
October 20, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

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...

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