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…
A TVB survey finds over 50% of Disney+, Max, and Netflix subscribers still use ad-free plans, despite the push for ad-supported tiers. Netflix leads with 61% of users ad-free, followed by Max (57%) and Disney+ (53%). While ad-supported plans generate…
Main Street Sports Group CEO David Preschlack outlined plans to transform the RSN business. The company, which operates FanDuel Sports Networks, aims to expand RSN offerings, explore flexible pricing models, and engage fans year-round. FanDuel Sports Network RSN channels will…
Beast Games has become Prime Video’s most-watched unscripted series ever, with 50 million global viewers in its first 25 days. The series, hosted by YouTube megastar MrBeast, also ranks as Prime Video's second most-watched and second most acquisitive new series…
The Texas Rangers have partnered with Victory+ for exclusive streaming rights starting in the 2025 season, offering fans a $100 annual subscription for all regular-season and select Spring Training games. This move reflects the broader industry shift from the RSN…
DirecTV has introduced MySports, a sports-centric skinny bundle designed to provide live sports fans with a targeted, cost-effective streaming option. The package, which launches at $69.99 per month—with a limited-time offer of $49.99 for the first three months—features 40 live…
