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Super Bundling Is Quietly Taking Over the Subscription Game
Kirby Grines
Telcos are going all-in on subscription bundling, moving beyond simple perks to full-scale subscription hubs. Bango’s new Super Bundling platform lets telcos, banks, and retailers offer customers a one-stop shop for managing everything from streaming to fitness. With consumers wanting…
The Disney+ ‘Paid Sharing’ Deal Is Way Worse Than Netflix’s
IndieWire
Disney+ has launched its password-sharing crackdown, following Netflix’s model. The "Paid Sharing" program charges $6.99/month for an extra member on the ad-supported plan and $9.99 on the ad-free plan. With upcoming price hikes, the cost for extra members will be…
That’s All Folks: Warner Bros. Discovery to Shut Down Boomerang Streaming Service
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Warner Bros. Discovery will shut down its Boomerang subscription streaming service on September 30, moving most of its classic animated content to Max. Boomerang subscribers will receive a partial refund for the unused portion of their subscription. Max will offer…
Rivian is bringing Apple Music with spatial audio to its CarPlay-less EVs
The Verge
Rivian is adding built-in Apple Music streaming to its electric vehicles as part of a new software update, following the company's decision not to offer Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Instead, Rivian is pushing its paid Connect Plus subscription service,…
Sling TV’s Subscriber Slide Continues, But EchoStar Finds Bright Spots Elsewhere
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EchoStar’s pay-TV business continues to decline, with Sling TV losing 50,000 subscribers and Dish Network dropping 200,000 in Q4 2024. However, the company exceeded earnings expectations, strengthened its cash reserves to $5.7 billion, and improved free cash flow by $500…
Rob Manfred Wants to Make Baseball National and Blackout-Free
The Streamable
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is pushing to eliminate local blackouts and make games available nationally as RSNs collapse. With MLB reclaiming rights for teams like the Guardians, Brewers, and Twins, Manfred envisions a future where fans can stream any game…
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