Bango has entered into a strategic partnership with Disney to expand the reach of Disney+ through its Digital Vending Machine® (DVM™), allowing telecom operators and service providers to bundle the streaming service with their consumer offers. This move is expected…
Manta, a subscription-based digital comics platform, will add over 300 new webcomic titles in the next year and is revamping its in-app currency, GEM, to support creators. Known for popular titles like “Under the Oak Tree,” Manta aims to offer…
Antenna's latest study reveals that the 2024 Summer Olympics significantly boosted sign-ups for NBCUniversal's streaming service Peacock, with 2.8 million new sign-ups during the games. From July 25 to 31, average daily sign-ups to Peacock surged to 398k, marking a…
Ormax Media’s latest OTT Audience Report 2024 highlights significant growth in India's streaming landscape, driven exclusively by ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) platforms. The report estimates the OTT audience at 547 million, marking a 14% increase from 2023, with AVOD rising 21%…
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,…
