Tag: subscriber growth

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos says global hits like Squid Game succeed by being deeply local, not globally designed. Speaking at the Semafor World Economy Summit, he emphasized Netflix’s strategy of giving international teams full autonomy, which has helped drive global…

JioHotstar rocketed to 100 million subscribers just six weeks after launch — so how did they pull it off? The platform’s explosive growth stems from aggressive distribution deals, ultra-low pricing (~$0.57/month), free content sampling, and deep telco integration that auto-activates…

JioHotstar has surpassed 100 million paid subscribers, establishing itself as India’s leading streaming platform. The milestone reflects its scaled strategy, blending aggressive pricing, telecom partnerships, and a diverse content portfolio across sports, entertainment, and cultural events.

Philo has grown to 3.4 million monthly active users, driven by a mix of subscription and ad-supported FAST content. The company has launched a new advertiser-facing platform showcasing detailed user data to attract more ad revenue, highlighting strong engagement metrics…

Parrot Analytics estimates that Formula 1: Drive to Survive has generated over $290 million in global streaming revenue for Netflix from 2020-2024. Sports docuseries make up 0.72% of all streaming titles but contribute 0.74% of revenue, with Netflix and Hulu…

Parks Associates' latest study confirms live sports as a key driver for streaming growth, with 33% of U.S. internet households subscribing to D2C sports services. Kirby explores how Disney+ and Netflix are expanding into live sports, while FAST platforms like…

SiriusXM is laying off 160 employees, about 3% of its workforce, as it refocuses on digital streaming and in-car technology amid growing competition from on-demand audio platforms. The company has struggled with slowing revenue growth, a declining self-pay subscriber base,…

Fubo reported $1.58 billion in 2024 revenue (up 19% YoY) and 1.676 million North American subscribers (up 3.6% YoY). The company is expanding its bundling strategy with new sports and entertainment packages, including a skinny broadcast and sports bundle launching…

EchoStar’s pay-TV business continues to decline, with Sling TV losing 50,000 subscribers and Dish Network dropping 200,000 in Q4 2024. However, the company exceeded earnings expectations, strengthened its cash reserves to $5.7 billion, and improved free cash flow by $500…

Disney faces a shareholder lawsuit advancing in court, accusing former CEO Bob Chapek and executives of misleading investors about streaming losses tied to aggressive Disney+ growth targets. The suit claims Chapek concealed costs, inflated subscriber counts through promotions like Verizon…