Paramount Global announced an extended deal with France's Canal+ Group, providing its TV subscribers free access to Paramount+ content via Canal's platforms and set-top boxes. This strategy mirrors similar launches in various regions, including Australia, the U.K., and LatAm, where…
Parks Associates' latest data shows that 71% of U.S. internet households use an SVOD service, with 42% using ad-supported VOD or FAST services. As consumers navigate an overwhelming number of streaming options, 46% of households now have five or more…
A Horowitz Research survey reveals that 43% of streaming consumers have signed up for subscription-based services after discovering a TV series on a free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) platform. Conversely, 53% of users reduced their spending on subscription services due…
The Digital Entertainment Group (DEG) reported a 27.1% surge in subscription streaming revenue in the first half of 2024, reaching nearly $22.9 billion, up from $18 billion in 2023. Total consumer spending on home entertainment rose 22% to $25.4 billion,…
Lionsgate is on track to split into two companies by the end of 2024, separating its movie studio from the STARZ cable channel and streaming service. Despite a slight dip in subscribers, STARZ remains a strong asset with 21.3 million…
Rivian is adding built-in Apple Music streaming to its electric vehicles as part of a new software update, following the company's decision not to offer Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Instead, Rivian is pushing its paid Connect Plus subscription service,…
DoorDash has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery to offer a free Max With Ads subscription to its DashPass customers. This benefit, valued at $9.99 per month, is included at no extra cost for DashPass members, who pay $96 annually for…
AMC Networks reported a 600,000 increase in SVOD subscribers in Q2 2024, reaching a total of 11.6 million across platforms like AMC+, Acorn TV, and Shudder. Streaming revenue grew 9% to $150 million, while overall subscription revenue, including linear TV,…
Paramount's Q2 2024 earnings report revealed a 2.8 million subscriber loss for Paramount+, attributed to the planned exit from a South Korean bundle deal. Despite this, the company reported strong financial performance with a 16% increase in advertising revenue and…
Streaming content production surged by 296% from early 2020 to mid-2024, but recent growth has slowed significantly, with the rate of new titles dropping from 11% pre-pandemic to 3.9% last quarter. This mirrors natural resource depletion, where slashed budgets and…
