Tag: streaming subscriptions

The Desk looks at how Philo boosted conversions and cut fraud by partnering with Stripe and accepting alternative payments like Cash App. The move helped the budget-friendly streamer better serve underbanked users and handle major spikes in demand—especially during Yellowstone…

The story this week was that 88% of Prime Video users are now watching with ads—but the real headline is that only 12% care enough to pay to skip them. This isn’t a failure of Amazon’s strategy; it is the…

Looper Insights found that a majority of U.S. consumers aren’t swayed by sports when choosing streaming services—56% said sports rights don’t impact their decisions, and only 14% are willing to pay for multiple subscriptions just for sports. The data challenges…

Paramount+ is launching its Premium and ad-supported Basic tiers in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria starting March 26. The move follows similar rollouts in Canada, the UK, and Australia, with nearly half of signups in those markets now coming from non-standard…

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…

Warner Bros. Discovery has scrapped its plan to charge separately for the B/R Sports add-on, instead keeping live sports bundled with Max’s Standard and Premium ad-free tiers. Kirby unpacks why this move makes strategic sense for WBD, as the company…

Telcos are going all-in on subscription bundling, moving beyond simple perks to full-scale subscription hubs. Bango’s new Super Bundling platform lets telcos, banks, and retailers offer customers a one-stop shop for managing everything from streaming to fitness. With consumers wanting…

Antenna's latest State of Subscription report shows that SVOD services are managing churn more effectively through bundled offerings and ad-supported tiers. Nearly 20% of Max’s new sign-ups in 2024 came from its bundle with Disney+, Hulu, which retained 80% of…

YouTube is set to launch YouTube Premium Lite in the U.S., Germany, Australia, and Thailand, offering an ad-free video experience without YouTube Music, offline downloads, or background play. The pricing is still unknown, but tests in Australia suggested it could…

Philo has reached 1.3 million subscribers, growing 20% year-over-year, and expects to turn its first profit in 2024 with $450 million in annual revenue. The company has also acquired TVOD service Row8, which will be integrated by 2026, and hired…