Kirby riffs on Apple's new deal with Amazon to bring Apple TV+ to Prime Video Channels, viewing it as a concession that Apple has missed a larger opportunity in the streaming wars. While the partnership provides Apple with scale, it…
Skip argues that the future of streaming isn’t dominated by direct-to-consumer (DTC) models, as projected by Omdia. He points out that reported DTC numbers are often misleading, with most subscriptions falling under wholesale or third-party billing. As bundling gains traction,…
FreeCast has launched YouBundle, a new feature that aggregates subscription streaming services (SVODs, virtual MVPDs) alongside hundreds of FAST titles into a single platform for content discovery and subscription management. The platform simplifies streaming by allowing users to manage all…
Sources tell The Streaming Wars that Starz is on the verge of soft launching its streaming bundle with BritBox, priced at $14.99 per month and set to go live on Thursday. This move allows Starz to bypass third-party platforms like…
Kirby argues that the streaming industry should categorize subscribers into three groups: wholesale, third-party direct, and true direct-to-consumer (DTC). This approach would offer more transparency and reveal the actual customer relationships media companies hold. However, Kirby contends that the industry…
Skip highlights the increasing frustration consumers feel with streaming platforms, as revealed by the Q2 2024 TiVo Video Trends Report. Viewers are abandoning bloated subscription models, and ad-supported streaming is emerging as the preferred option, with an 18% drop in…
All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has signed a multi-year media rights deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, reportedly valued at over $150 million annually. AEW's shows, "Dynamite" and "Collision," will continue airing on TBS and TNT while streaming live on Max starting…
Bango dropped a new report highlighting East Asia's dominance in subscription bundling, with 34% of consumers opting for third-party bundles. The report emphasizes that localized content and super bundling are key drivers of subscription growth in the region. Japan, South…
Disney has launched its own password-sharing crackdown following Netflix’s successful model, aiming to convert unauthorized users into paying subscribers. This strategy mirrors Netflix's approach, which led to significant subscriber and revenue growth. We explore why other platforms like Max are…
DirecTV and Dish Network are merging in a $10 billion deal, creating the largest pay-TV provider in the U.S. DirecTV will acquire Dish's satellite business and Sling TV, with the transaction involving a $9.75 billion debt exchange. The merger aims…
