Skip examines Roku's intensified focus on "platform revenue" at a time when some media companies are increasingly looking for ways to bypass platform fees. This tension signals a potential shift in the industry as content providers strive to regain control…
Charter Communications will bundle ad-supported streaming services like Max, Disney+, and Paramount+ into select cable packages at no extra cost starting in early 2025. CEO Chris Winfrey outlined the phased rollout aimed at boosting subscriber retention and acquisition as traditional…
MyBundle is set to launch a centralized platform for Black Friday streaming deals, accessible through its website and partner broadband ISPs. This move aligns with MyBundle’s strategy to facilitate the cable-to-streaming transition by positioning itself as a neutral aggregator, offering…
Fubo’s Q3 2024 report shows 21% revenue growth in North America to $377 million, with a 9% rise in subscribers and a 2.5% increase in ARPU. Its new Channels business aims to boost profitability through 5-20% revenue shares and reduce…
Nintendo has introduced Nintendo Music, a streaming app for Switch Online subscribers featuring soundtracks from its iconic games. With unique features like spoiler prevention and offline downloads, the app adds value to Nintendo’s subscription service, boosting fan engagement as anticipation…
Apple's Q4 performance highlighted record services revenue, reaching $24.97 billion, a 12% increase from last year, driven by growth in paid subscriptions and expanding AI features. iPhone sales, totaling $46.22 billion, also surpassed expectations, bolstered by the new AI-enabled iPhone…
Comcast has proposed spinning off its cable TV networks, excluding NBC and Peacock, into a standalone entity, aiming to focus more on broadband and streaming growth. This move reflects Comcast’s response to industry trends, as cable networks lose profitability and…
Disney+ has launched its "Top 10 Today" feature nearly five years after Netflix popularized the concept, aiming to improve content discovery and boost engagement. The new list highlights trending titles, factoring in metrics beyond view counts, like "growing popularity," and…
Starz has renewed its multi-year partnership with YouTube, continuing its presence on YouTube TV and YouTube Primetime Channels as a premium add-on while planning to introduce more customized bundles. This move taps into the demand for bundled services, with recent…
Over at StreamTV Insider, Kirby discusses the growing frustration among media companies over platform taxes and the loss of customer control due to third-party platforms like Apple and Roku taking a share of revenue. Disney’s move to eliminate in-app billing…
