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Spotify Withdraws Support From Music Festivals to Protest French Tax
Spotify Withdraws Support From Music Festivals to Protest French Tax
December 22, 2023  |  Streaming

Spotify has withdrawn its support from two music festivals in France in response to the country’s introduction of a new tax that is opposed by...

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Streaming Subscriptions Set Sights on New Monetization Opportunities
Streaming Subscriptions Set Sights on New Monetization Opportunities
December 22, 2023  |  Streaming

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...

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This Week: Amazon’s Prime Time Play; Walmart’s Bag Now, Pay Later Scheme
This Week: Amazon’s Prime Time Play; Walmart’s Bag Now, Pay Later Scheme
December 22, 2023  |  Retail

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...

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Netflix Trails Behind YouTube in PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps
Netflix Trails Behind YouTube in PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps
December 20, 2023  |  Streaming

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...

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Subscription Merchants Tap Audiobooks to Drive Consumer Loyalty
Subscription Merchants Tap Audiobooks to Drive Consumer Loyalty
December 20, 2023  |  Subscriptions

As businesses compete for subscribers’ long-term loyalty, key players are increasingly leveraging audiobooks to keep customers coming back. Take, for instance, Spotify, which announced last...

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Media Platforms Race to Monetize Influencers’ Followings With Subscriptions
Media Platforms Race to Monetize Influencers’ Followings With Subscriptions
December 19, 2023  |  Subscriptions

As businesses seek more effective ways to monetize the rise of the influencer economy, leading players are pushing options for creators to offer their followers...

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Amazon Nails Down Partnership With Warhammer Creator
Amazon Nails Down Partnership With Warhammer Creator
December 18, 2023  |  Streaming

Amazon has agreed to develop movies and TV series based on the Warhammer 40,000 games. Games Workshop, the British company that makes the miniature tabletop game series, announced...

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Amazon and Walmart Put Subscribers on Their Wish List in 2023
Amazon and Walmart Put Subscribers on Their Wish List in 2023
December 15, 2023  |  Subscriptions

The holidays are here, and Walmart and Amazon are looking for ways to boost their subscription numbers. To do that, Walmart has teamed up with...

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Max Streams Through YouTube as Consumers Feel App Fatigue
Max Streams Through YouTube as Consumers Feel App Fatigue
December 14, 2023  |  Streaming

With the number of streaming apps proving frustrating to consumers, leading players are finding ways to collaborate to avoid getting cut. Most recently, Max is...

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