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Vulture highlights how Dana Walden and Alan Bergman turned Disney streaming profitable in 2024 after years of losses. Strategic cost-cutting, price increases, and hits like Shōgun and Inside Out 2 fueled growth, alongside Hulu and ESPN+ integration. With a focus…

Giles Tongue, in an exclusive interview with The Streaming Wars, revealed how Bango and Continente launched a Disney+ promotion in just 12 weeks. Powered by Bango’s Digital Vending Machine®, the deal offers discounted Disney+ access and 30% cashback, highlighting how…

Ampere Analysis projects global streaming subscriptions will grow from 1.8 billion to over 2 billion by 2029, driven by growth in the Asia Pacific region as the U.S. market becomes saturated. Revenue growth is expected to outpace subscriber increases, reaching…

Our latest From the Archives reflects on Disney+'s transformative 10-year DTC journey as Disney+ celebrates its 5th anniversary today. Over its first five years, Disney+ reached 150 million subscribers, introduced an ad-supported tier, and turned a profit in 2024 ahead…

Peacock will soon restrict account sharing to a single household. This move aligns with industry trends set by Netflix and Disney+, both of which have successfully converted non-paying users into subscribers through similar strategies. As streaming platforms face increasing pressure…

The Streaming Wars looks at how subscription video services are adapting to regional dynamics as S&P Global data reveals significant differences in SVOD adoption across U.S. markets. Regional preferences vary significantly, with Netflix dominating in Denver, Prime Video in Portland,…

MoffettNathanson reports that most Q3 AVOD ad spend focused on Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney Plus, while Peacock saw a 49% boost due to the 2024 Summer Olympics. Excluding the Olympics, AVOD market growth was 36%, but overall growth slowed…

Disney CFO Hugh Johnston discussed the impact of Disney+’s strategy to integrate ESPN, live news, and blockbuster films, highlighting its success in reducing churn and boosting engagement. He pointed to recent hits like Inside Out 2 and Deadpool & Wolverine…

Disney+ launched an ESPN hub, offering bundle subscribers access to ESPN+ live sports, original content, and on-demand programming alongside Disney+ and Hulu content. Standalone Disney+ users also gain curated sports and Hulu options. This move strengthens Disney’s unified streaming strategy…

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…