The U.S. music biz just crossed 100 million paid streaming subs, locking in streaming as king—but growth is slowing, and cracks are showing. Meanwhile, vinyl keeps its hot streak alive with $1.4B in revenue, outpacing digital downloads and showing fans…
ESPN is in talks to acquire NFL Media in a deal potentially worth $2 billion, aiming to fold key assets like RedZone, NFL Draft coverage, and original programming into its upcoming DTC brand. This move mirrors ESPN’s historic 1987 NFL…
Tubi, in partnership with The Harris Poll, released The Stream 2025 report, revealing key trends reshaping the streaming landscape, especially among Gen Z. The study shows rising subscription fatigue driven by cost increases, shifting preferences toward ad-supported services, and a…
Major League Baseball has expanded its DTC streaming availability, with 26 of 30 teams now offering in-market streaming options. New additions include teams broadcast by NBC Sports regional nets and SportsNet LA, with subscription prices ranging from $19.99 to $29.99…
Charter Communications just brought on Scott Barton as Group VP of Digital Marketplace to build out a new digital storefront that combines Spectrum-branded entertainment with third-party streaming services. This move fits right into the industry’s push toward bundling, as more…
Apple TV+ is testing its HBO-inspired content strategy as Severance season 2 reaches its finale. Rather than increasing content volume, Apple is betting that a steady stream of prestige shows will retain subscribers, similar to HBO’s traditional approach. Following Severance,…
New research from Bango shows that the Subscription Wars have ended, with 68% of U.S. subscribers now getting at least one service through a bundle rather than a direct subscription. DTC models are shrinking, with only 16% of streaming subscribers…
Parks Associates' latest study confirms live sports as a key driver for streaming growth, with 33% of U.S. internet households subscribing to D2C sports services. Kirby explores how Disney+ and Netflix are expanding into live sports, while FAST platforms like…
Brazil has ruled that Apple must allow sideloading on iPhones within 90 days or face daily fines, citing its compliance with similar EU regulations. The case challenges Apple’s App Store fees and control over in-app payments. This fight matters for…
YouTube has expanded its $7.99 Premium Lite plan to the U.S. while surpassing 125 million paid subscribers across YouTube Premium and YouTube Music, a 25% increase in a year. The Lite tier offers ad-free video but lacks ad-free music, offline…
