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Rakuten TV has launched "Rakuten TV Enterprise Services," a new B2B offering to help content owners and distributors launch and monetize FAST channels and video apps globally. Announced at Mipcom, the service leverages Rakuten’s cloud-based tools and 15 years of…

Jeff Schultz, Paramount Global’s chief business development and strategy officer for streaming, will depart by year-end. Schultz was instrumental in Pluto TV’s growth into a billion-dollar business and the launch of Paramount Plus, helping achieve profitability for Paramount’s streaming division.…

Our latest column, From the Archives, highlights Crunchyroll's rise from its 2006 launch by UC Berkeley grads to a global anime leader. Evolving from a fan-driven platform to a licensed subscription service, Crunchyroll now leverages a "flywheel" model integrating streaming,…

Philo has expanded its distribution by launching its live and on-demand TV service on LG Smart TVs. Subscribers can now access Philo’s $28-a-month package, which includes 70+ channels and 75,000+ on-demand titles, directly through the Philo app on LG Smart…

The Streaming Wars' latest analysis highlights the growing contention between streaming services and platform gatekeepers over platform taxes that can take up to 30% of revenue. As these fees threaten profitability, streaming companies are increasingly pursuing direct sign-ups through their…

The NBA is upgrading its app for the 2024-25 season with new features for League Pass subscribers, including AI-powered insights, multiviewer for watching four games at once, and customizable game recaps. Other enhancements include immersive 8K game experiences, original content,…

We evaluate how Crunchyroll’s partnership with Bango taps into indirect channels like telcos and banking apps to fuel global subscriber growth. This bundling strategy lowers acquisition costs and positions Crunchyroll for "Super Bundling," offering a profitable path forward in the…

Skip argues that the future of streaming isn’t dominated by direct-to-consumer (DTC) models, as projected by Omdia. He points out that reported DTC numbers are often misleading, with most subscriptions falling under wholesale or third-party billing. As bundling gains traction,…

Sources tell The Streaming Wars that Starz is on the verge of soft launching its streaming bundle with BritBox, priced at $14.99 per month and set to go live on Thursday. This move allows Starz to bypass third-party platforms like…

Kirby argues that the streaming industry should categorize subscribers into three groups: wholesale, third-party direct, and true direct-to-consumer (DTC). This approach would offer more transparency and reveal the actual customer relationships media companies hold. However, Kirby contends that the industry…