Apple TV+ has signed a four-year deal in France to produce original episodic programming, excluding theatrical releases, as revealed by French regulator Arcom. The agreement highlights Apple’s investment in European and French-language content and aligns with similar local production deals…
MAV TV has launched a new subscription streaming service, MAV TV Go, for motorsports fans in the U.S. and Canada. The service offers two plans: Standard ($8/month or $80/year) and Premium ($20/month or $200/year), with the latter including on-demand access…
Spotify and Universal Music Group have signed a multi-year deal to expand subscription tiers, bundled offerings, and audiovisual content, aiming to boost fan engagement and monetization. A new direct license with Universal Music Publishing Group enhances songwriter royalties, while Spotify…
Comcast has launched Sports & News TV, a $70/month streaming bundle for Xfinity Internet customers that includes 50+ live channels, local broadcasts, sports networks, and access to Peacock. The offering is positioned as a cheaper alternative to YouTube TV ($82.99/month)…
Amazon's Prime Video is offering a STARZ & Max bundle for $20.99/month, allowing subscribers to access both premium libraries at a 25% discount compared to standalone subscriptions. The bundle combines popular STARZ originals like Outlander and Power Book III: Raising…
YouTube TV customers can now add Crunchyroll to their subscriptions via Primetime Channels, enabling seamless access to over 50,000 anime episodes and movies. This expansion, first announced in October, follows Crunchyroll's recent launches on platforms like Roku, Xfinity, and Xumo,…
Netflix blew past expectations in Q4 2024, adding a record-breaking 19M subscribers and crossing 300M total. With subscriber numbers retired, the focus shifts to revenue, margins, and its bold bets on live sports and ads.
Futuresource Consulting reports 2024 streaming revenue growth of 16% in Spain, 14% in Italy, and 12% in Poland, driven by local content investment and ad-supported tiers from platforms like Netflix and Disney+. Growth is expected to slow to 3% annually…
Apple TV+ is poised for a potential cultural breakthrough with the buzz surrounding Severance season 2, which could rival the success of Ted Lasso. Unlike its earlier struggles to retain subscribers due to a limited library, Apple TV+ has significantly…
The Streaming Wars dives into Recurly’s 2025 State of Subscriptions report, which reveals retention is now the primary driver of subscription growth. For streaming services, this means embracing strategies that build loyalty. The report emphasizes that retention isn’t just about…
