Tag: subscriber growth

Starz has renewed its multi-year partnership with YouTube, continuing its presence on YouTube TV and YouTube Primetime Channels as a premium add-on while planning to introduce more customized bundles. This move taps into the demand for bundled services, with recent…

Disney has launched its own password-sharing crackdown following Netflix’s successful model, aiming to convert unauthorized users into paying subscribers. This strategy mirrors Netflix's approach, which led to significant subscriber and revenue growth. We explore why other platforms like Max are…

Indie streamer Nebula, following a recent price hike, is launching a guest pass initiative to boost subscribers. Nebula will provide current customers with free guest passes, allowing new users a one-week trial without payment details. The goal is to convert…

TVREV examines how Crunchyroll, owned by Sony, has grown from 5 million subscribers in 2021 to 15 million in 2024, generating over $1 billion in global consumer spending and how niche streaming can thrive amidst consolidation.

MoffettNathanson's report suggests streaming may finally be profitable for companies large enough to achieve scale. Netflix, with 290 million subscribers, has reached profitability, with ad-supported tiers expected to drive further growth. Disney's streaming services, with 186 million combined subscribers (excluding…

Disney is exploring more bundling deals after positive results from its Disney+, Hulu, and Max bundle, which launched in the U.S. for $16.99 a month. Nami Patel, Disney’s SVP of strategy, noted the bundle has reduced subscriber churn and increased…

Disney won nine Emmy Awards, reinforcing its content-driven strategy to boost streaming subscriptions and profitability. Hits like Shogun and The Bear support Disney's plan to raise prices for Disney+ and Hulu while bundling services to minimize churn. Despite signs of…

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav expects Max to gain over 6 million subscribers this quarter, driven by a new bundle with Disney+ and Hulu, along with international expansion. He discussed the company’s focus on key franchises like DC and…

Antenna reports that nearly a third of SVOD customers now use specialized services like AMC+ and Crunchyroll, with Amazon Prime Video Channels driving 58% of these sign-ups. Of 30.8 million Prime Video users, 56% have subscribed to a specialty SVOD.…

Apple TV+ ranks third in U.S. audience demand for streaming originals with 8.4% but accounts for only 0.3% of U.S. TV screen viewing. Despite its high-quality content, Apple TV+'s limited library hinders mass-market appeal, with fewer than 20 million U.S.…