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…
Netflix’s NFL Christmas Day livestream marked a milestone in its live sports ambitions, with minimal technical issues and praise for stream quality. Strategic collaborations with CBS and ISPs ensured stability, showcasing Netflix’s potential to compete with legacy broadcasters. While some…
Crunchyroll is now available on The Roku Channel’s Premium Subscriptions lineup, offering ad-free anime access for $7.99/month or $79.99/year. This partnership expands Crunchyroll’s reach while streamlining subscription management for anime fans. With integrations like Roku and international bundling, Crunchyroll aims…
Netflix has acquired exclusive U.S. streaming rights for the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup, marking its expansion into live sports. The platform will offer dual English and Spanish telecasts with studio coverage and plans to include documentaries on…
