Kroger and Walt Disney Co. are reportedly exploring a partnership that would offer the Disney+ streaming service to subscribers of Kroger’s grocery delivery program. If a deal is struck, Kroger Boost subscribers would get access to Disney+ at no additional cost, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (May 1), citing unnamed sources. Neither Kroger nor Disney...
Netflix’s first-quarter earnings report on Thursday (April 18) paints a picture of success, with nearly 270 million paying customers globally and a 15% year-over-year surge in revenue. Operating income soared by 54% to hit $2.6 billion, fueled by subscriber fees and its burgeoning ad business....
The Walt Disney Co. will start limiting password sharing for its streaming services in June. The crackdown on the practice will begin in a few countries at that time and then expand to others in September, Disney CEO Bob Iger said Thursday (April 4) during an interview with CNBC, according...
When consumers facing financial pressures carve out room in their budgets to treat themselves, PYMNTS Intelligence research reveals, it is often to enjoy their favorite movies and series. By the Numbers The “The Nonessential Spending Deep Dive Edition” of the “New Reality Check: The Paycheck-to-Paycheck Report”...
May 10, 2024
As retail behemoths Amazon and Walmart compete for consumers’ spending, both are turning to video streaming ads to open up new sales opportunities and drive conversion. On Wednesday (May 8), Disney Advertising announced a partnership with Walmart Connect, the superstore chain’s retail media platform, to enable targeted advertising using the retailer’s data. “Combining Walmart’s unique […]
February 28, 2024
With consumers increasingly expecting their shoppable media experiences to flow more seamlessly between entertainment and commerce, traditional shopping networks such as HSN and QVC are seeing revenue declines. Qurate Retail,...
December 22, 2023
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 ad sales. For instance, Disney+ is reportedly...
December 15, 2023
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 Disney+ to offer streamers a...
May 01, 2024
Kroger and Walt Disney Co. are reportedly exploring a partnership that would offer the Disney+ streaming service to subscribers of Kroger’s grocery delivery program. If a deal is struck, Kroger Boost subscribers would get access to Disney+ at no additional cost, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (May 1), citing unnamed sources. Neither Kroger nor Disney immediately replied to PYMNTS’ request for comment. Retailers have been […]
April 04, 2024
The Walt Disney Co. will start limiting password sharing for its streaming services in June. The crackdown on the practice will begin in a few countries at that time and then...
February 09, 2024
Disney is beta testing a new advertising tool for its streaming services that matches commercials with appropriate scenes in movies or shows. Dubbed “magic words,” this tool uses artificial intelligence...
February 07, 2024
The Walt Disney Company will invest $1.5 billion to acquire an equity stake in Epic Games as the companies begin a multiyear collaboration on games and entertainment experiences. The transaction is subject to...
