Giles Tongue examines the concept of Forever Subscriptions, revealed through Bango's global subscription survey, where two-thirds of respondents state they have subscriptions they never intend to cancel. In the UK, Netflix dominates as the "must-have" SVOD, with nearly two-thirds selecting…
Tastemade has launched its Tastemade Cooking app, offering 12,000 recipes with how-to videos and exclusive content from culinary legends. Integrated with the Tastemade+ membership, the app strengthens the company’s engagement strategy while complementing its growth in the FAST streaming space.…
Disney CEO Bob Iger has taken an unprecedented step by providing earnings guidance through 2027, signaling confidence in the company’s future. This move, alongside a strong quarterly report showing a 23% rise in operating income and a $321 million streaming…
Amazon Prime Video appears to be working on adding a multiview feature, based on new Prime Video app code analyzed by Android Authority. This feature, allowing users to watch multiple live streams simultaneously, would enhance its live sports streaming experience…
Reliance Industries and Disney have merged their media assets, including Star India, Viacom18, JioCinema, and Hotstar, in an $8.5 billion deal, creating one of India’s largest entertainment entities. The joint venture combines over 100 TV channels, 30,000 annual hours of…
The Digital Entertainment Group reports that consumer spending on home entertainment reached $13 billion in Q3 2024, driven by a 26.7% increase in subscription streaming, now accounting for 91% of the total. While digital rentals grew 7.7%, EST and physical…
The Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) is launching a DTC streaming service on Friday, allowing fans to watch live games from the Chicago Blackhawks, Bulls, and White Sox without a cable subscription. Priced at $20 per month for one team or…
Diamond Sports Group has partnered with Amazon’s Prime Video to offer its RSNs as an add-on subscription, expanding Diamond's reach while it navigates Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Warner Bros. Discovery has added Max to The Roku Channel as part of its channels lineup, marking a strategic pivot back to third-party distribution. Originally focused on direct-to-consumer sales, WBD’s move reflects current priorities to boost cash flow and manage…
Parks Associates’ latest data shows Prime Video holding the top spot in the U.S. SVOD market for the third year in a row, ahead of Netflix and Disney+. With 88% of U.S. households using a streaming service and 42% opting…
