Tag: streaming wars

Apple TV+ has expanded to Amazon’s Prime Video Channels in the U.K., Australia, and Canada, building on its U.S. launch in October. While the move boosts Apple’s reach, it reflects a strategic shift from its ambitions of ecosystem dominance to…

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…

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…

Skip highlights Netflix’s strong Q3, adding 5 million subscribers while Netflix takes digs at rivals like Disney+ and Hulu for their bundling tactics. Netflix claims its vast content makes bundling unnecessary, despite essentially being a bundle itself with shows, films,…

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,…

Kirby riffs on Apple's new deal with Amazon to bring Apple TV+ to Prime Video Channels, viewing it as a concession that Apple has missed a larger opportunity in the streaming wars. While the partnership provides Apple with scale, it…

The "streaming wars" persist as Netflix, YouTube, Disney, and Amazon leverage their distinct strengths, analyzed through "Streamonomics." Netflix’s "Primacy Advantage" comes from its first-mover status, while YouTube’s "Urgency Advantage" is driven by its creator-based model. Disney excels with its unmatched…

While Netflix is often declared the winner of the streaming wars, YouTube dominates U.S. streaming time on both TVs and smartphones, according to Nielsen. However, YouTube’s ad-driven, user-generated content model differs from subscription-based services like Netflix. As the focus shifts…

Tubi, the free, ad-supported streaming service, captured 1.8% of monthly television viewing across streaming platforms in May, tying with Disney+ and surpassing Max, Paramount+, and Peacock. Despite this success, Tubi CMO Nicole Parlapiano states that Tubi does not consider itself…