Australia’s video market is projected to hit $12.3 billion by 2030, driven by digital dominance from YouTube and Netflix. The fight has shifted from subscriber growth to monetization, with ad-supported tiers and sports rights becoming key battlegrounds. Bundling is also…
Charter Communications just brought on Scott Barton as Group VP of Digital Marketplace to build out a new digital storefront that combines Spectrum-branded entertainment with third-party streaming services. This move fits right into the industry’s push toward bundling, as more…
New research from Bango shows that the Subscription Wars have ended, with 68% of U.S. subscribers now getting at least one service through a bundle rather than a direct subscription. DTC models are shrinking, with only 16% of streaming subscribers…
YouTube is redesigning its TV app to better integrate paid content, positioning itself as a direct competitor to Netflix and other premium streamers. The update will prominently feature Primetime Channels on the homepage, allowing users to subscribe to services like…
Fubo reported $1.58 billion in 2024 revenue (up 19% YoY) and 1.676 million North American subscribers (up 3.6% YoY). The company is expanding its bundling strategy with new sports and entertainment packages, including a skinny broadcast and sports bundle launching…
Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming unit posted a $409 million quarterly profit, a sharp turnaround from last year, while total subscribers hit 116.9 million—including HBO cable users. Meanwhile, linear networks saw a 5% revenue drop, with ad revenue plunging 17%. Despite…
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…
Fox is bending over backward to insist it’s not chasing the SVOD dream—despite launching a general-interest subscription streaming service. CFO Steve Tomsic claims this isn’t a play against Netflix, Disney+, or Peacock, yet the service will bundle live sports and…
The Streaming Wars’ first live webinar explored key industry trends, including the evolution of bundling beyond video, the role of live events on FAST, and the challenges of tracking churn across aggregators. Experts also discussed hybrid monetization, subscription flexibility, and…
Bundling is reshaping the streaming industry, expanding beyond video services into music, retail, and telecom to offer all-in-one subscription packages. According to Looper Insights' latest report, bundling simplifies consumer choices, enhances retention, and is gradually replacing the traditional "stacking" model…
