WWE debuted Monday Night Raw on Netflix, marking its first departure from traditional TV in 32 years. The $5 billion, 10-year partnership aims to showcase Netflix’s live streaming potential, with appearances from stars like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and John…
Crunchyroll announced the upcoming launch of Crunchyroll Manga, a premium add-on app for iOS and Android debuting in the U.S. and Canada later this year, offering a wide selection of manga titles. Additionally, Crunchyroll will exclusively premiere an anime adaptation…
The LA Times delves into the significance of WWE’s expansion into streaming and Netflix’s strategy to grow its live content offerings. The $5 billion exclusive deal positions WWE to expand its global reach and revenue streams, while Netflix leverages WWE’s…
NBC Sports and Peacock set viewership records in 2024, with over 400 billion minutes watched across major events like the Paris Olympics, NFL playoffs, and the Kentucky Derby. Key highlights include a record 30.4 million primetime viewers for the Olympics,…
Reuters and Gannett are launching a bundled subscription service in Q1 2025, combining Reuters’ national and international coverage with Gannett’s USA Today Network local news from over 200 publications. The partnership aims to offer a cost-effective solution for media outlets,…
CNBC announced the launch of CNBC+, a business-focused streaming service priced at $14.99 per month or $99.99 annually, with premium tiers offering advanced market data and investor tools. Aimed at deepening engagement with its core audience, CNBC+ provides a global…
LiveOne reports 450,000 Tesla owners stream content via its app, with 100,000 using the ad-supported tier. Despite Tesla ending subsidies for premium audio, the partnership continues through 2026, showcasing LiveOne's B2B success. CEO Rob Ellin hinted at new partnerships in…
Reviews.org’s 2024 survey found that American spending on streaming services dropped 23%, averaging $42.38 per month compared to $55.04 in 2023. The decline is driven by "streaming fatigue," experienced by 27.8% of respondents, and rising cable/satellite costs, which increased 11%…
Squid Game Season 2, as reported by Variety, set a Netflix record with 68 million views in its first four days, surpassing the 2022 debut of Wednesday (50.1 million views). The Korean drama’s first season also held Netflix’s top-watched title,…
Netflix’s NFL Christmas debut drew 24.2 million U.S. viewers, surpassing Peacock and Amazon’s streaming records but falling short of legacy broadcasters like CBS and Fox, which averaged 29 million viewers last year. Despite the gap, Netflix’s global reach and innovative…
