FIFA is seeking to raise up to $2 billion to expand its streaming service, FIFA+, targeting financial investors in the US and Middle East. The investment would be for a minority stake in FIFA+, which was launched in 2022 as…

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The Try Guys, Nathan Milner, and Critical Role are launching independent streaming platforms, citing frustrations with YouTube's algorithm and monetization policies. Critical Role's Beacon costs $5.99/month, and College Humor's Dropout, with mid-high six-figure subscribers, exemplifies success. While creating a service…

Digital TV Research projects that Netflix will grow from nearly 270 million to 313 million customers by 2029, while Disney+ will increase from 153 million to 193 million subscribers. Overall, global subscription streaming customers will reach 1.79 billion by 2029.…

Amazon Games, led by VP Christoph Hartmann, is preparing for the release of two new games: the MMORPG "Throne and Liberty" in September and the action RPG "New World: Aeternum" in October. Hartmann explains Amazon’s strategy of focusing on long-term,…

The Streaming Innovation Alliance (SIA), initially formed in September 2023 with members like Netflix and Disney, has added six new platforms: Demand Africa, FedNet, In The Black Network, Radiant Technologies, SkinsPlex Native America On Line, and TVEI Network. These additions…

Caffeine, a streaming platform for sports, gaming, and entertainment, shut down on June 26 due to profitability issues despite having 61 million monthly users. The platform had partnerships with 200 sports entities, including niche leagues like the World Surf League…

Peacock will offer extensive coverage of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, including a "Your Daily Olympic Recap on Peacock" feature starting July 27. Viewers can personalize their 10-minute highlight reels, which will feature the AI-generated voice of Al Michaels.…

YouTube continues to dominate media consumption, especially in living rooms, holding 9.7% of all TV viewership in the U.S. in May 2024, surpassing Netflix's 7.6%. With over 150 million Americans watching YouTube on connected TVs monthly, it remains a formidable…

Dish Network has announced a deal that offers Netflix's standard plan with ads (regularly $6.99/month) at no additional cost for two years with a Dish TV subscription. This initiative aims to slow subscriber losses by requiring a 24-month commitment. Similar…