Streaming news and trends

Paramount Confronts Netflix as AI Redefines Streaming Power
Streaming // 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...

PYMNTS Streaming App Provider Rankings Show Surprising Winner
Streaming // 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...

Spotify’s OS for Audio Strategy Clicks With 713 Million Users
Earnings // November 04, 2025

In the attention economy, audio has an advantage. 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, you...

Netflix Expands Gen AI Strategy Across Streaming and Content Production
artificial intelligence // October 22, 2025

Netflix is expanding its use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) across its streaming platform, advertising operations and content creation, according to CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Interviews & Exclusives
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 than IP: the consumer-facing algorithms that decide what gets watched, […]

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...

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...

Beyond Flat Fees: The Rise of Hybrid Subscription Models

February 13, 2025
New models. New ads. New pricing tiers. The subscription economy has been active, to say the least, with YouTube CEO Neal Mohan revealing TV screens have now surpassed mobile as...

Quick Reads
TikTok Sees 84% Jump in Black Friday and Cyber Monday Livestream Shopping

December 16, 2025
Livestream shopping is popular in China, but it hasn’t caught on in the United States. 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, you agree to receive […]

Netflix Expands Gen AI Strategy Across Streaming and Content Production

October 22, 2025
Netflix is expanding its use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) across its streaming platform, advertising operations and content creation, according to CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Spotify Names Co-CEOs as Founder Daniel Ek Steps Back

September 30, 2025
Spotify’s chief executive is leaving that job as the streaming music platform names co-CEOs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

YouTube Unveils AI-Powered ‘Creative Partner’ and Other Tools for Creators

September 16, 2025
An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered “creative partner” for creators is one of several AI tools unveiled Tuesday (Sept. 16) by YouTube. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...