SiriusXM reported Q4 2024 earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations, but its full-year revenue declined 3% to $8.7 billion due to lower subscriber fee income. The company added 149,000 self-pay subscribers in Q4 but ended the year with 296,000 fewer…
Apple reported its best-ever quarter in Q4 2024, with revenue reaching $124.3 billion, up 4% year over year, and earnings per share rising 10% to $2.40. Services revenue, including Apple TV+, Apple Music, and iCloud, grew to $26.3 billion from…
Kirby calls out Apple and MLS for failing to make their $2.5 billion streaming deal a success. The 2024 MLS Cup’s viewership plummeted, with Apple TV+ reportedly drawing just 65,000 viewers. In response, Apple is putting MLS Season Pass on…
Apple TV+ has signed a four-year deal in France to produce original episodic programming, excluding theatrical releases, as revealed by French regulator Arcom. The agreement highlights Apple’s investment in European and French-language content and aligns with similar local production deals…
MAV TV has launched a new subscription streaming service, MAV TV Go, for motorsports fans in the U.S. and Canada. The service offers two plans: Standard ($8/month or $80/year) and Premium ($20/month or $200/year), with the latter including on-demand access…
Spotify and Universal Music Group have signed a multi-year deal to expand subscription tiers, bundled offerings, and audiovisual content, aiming to boost fan engagement and monetization. A new direct license with Universal Music Publishing Group enhances songwriter royalties, while Spotify…
Comcast has launched Sports & News TV, a $70/month streaming bundle for Xfinity Internet customers that includes 50+ live channels, local broadcasts, sports networks, and access to Peacock. The offering is positioned as a cheaper alternative to YouTube TV ($82.99/month)…
Amazon's Prime Video is offering a STARZ & Max bundle for $20.99/month, allowing subscribers to access both premium libraries at a 25% discount compared to standalone subscriptions. The bundle combines popular STARZ originals like Outlander and Power Book III: Raising…
YouTube TV customers can now add Crunchyroll to their subscriptions via Primetime Channels, enabling seamless access to over 50,000 anime episodes and movies. This expansion, first announced in October, follows Crunchyroll's recent launches on platforms like Roku, Xfinity, and Xumo,…
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.
