Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max is tackling password sharing and expanding internationally to boost profitability. CEO JB Perrette announced plans for “gentle messaging” on account sharing, with stricter measures by 2025. With 110+ million subscribers and recent profitability, Max aims to…
The Wrap examines how major streamers are faring as direct-to-consumer strategies deliver results. Netflix leads with 282.7 million subscribers and $17.06 ARPU, followed by Disney+ and Warner Bros. Discovery showing strong growth. Paramount+ and Peacock added subscribers but face profitability…
Fast Company reports on the rise of short-form streaming apps like DramaBox and ReelShort, which generate millions in revenue and outrank major platforms like Hulu and Netflix in app store rankings. These apps succeed where Quibi, Jeffrey Katzenberg’s $1.75 billion…
Amazon Music Unlimited now includes access to one audiobook per month from Audible’s catalog of over 1 million titles, a move aimed at broadening its appeal and retaining subscribers. This perk is exclusive to Unlimited subscribers in the U.S., U.K.,…
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…
