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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…

Fox is bending over backward to insist it’s not chasing the SVOD dream—despite launching a general-interest subscription streaming service. CFO Steve Tomsic claims this isn’t a play against Netflix, Disney+, or Peacock, yet the service will bundle live sports and…

MoffettNathanson’s latest report highlights the wide disparities in 2025 content budgets across major media companies. NBCUniversal leads with $27.1 billion, despite asset divestitures, followed by Disney at $23.4 billion, and Warner Bros. Discovery at $19.5 billion. Netflix, though spending $18.6…

Netflix held a 35% share of South Korea’s streaming market in 2024, but Tving closed in at 34%, driven by local partnerships, original content, and an ad-supported tier. Coupang Play gained traction with 3.2 million subscribers, while Wavve and Disney+…

JioCinema and Disney’s Hotstar have merged into JioHotstar, integrating content from Disney, Warner Bros, NBCUniversal, and Paramount. The move follows Reliance’s $8.5 billion merger with Disney’s Indian assets, creating a joint venture that controls 85% of India's streaming market.

Tastemade is expanding its Jamie Oliver content with three new series—Jamie Oliver: Seasons, Jamie: Fast and Simple, and Jamie Cooks Italy—through a new deal with Fremantle. The shows will stream across Tastemade’s FAST channels and be ad-free for Tastemade+ subscribers.…

Digital i’s YouTube Audience Trends Report reveals that long-form content accounts for 73% of all YouTube viewing time in the US, up from 65% in October 2023. The shift is most pronounced among 18-24-year-olds watching on mobile, with their time…

Parks Associates reports that 46% of U.S. internet households (56 million) are Cord Cutters, and 12% have never subscribed to traditional pay TV. The shift away from traditional television is driving the growth of ad-supported streaming, with 59% of subscriptions…

Amagi’s 14th Global FAST Report highlights the shift toward unified content distribution as FAST, SVOD, and pay TV services converge. A survey of 500 U.S. households found 65% feel overwhelmed by fragmented streaming, while 75% prefer a mix of free,…

Lionsgate has extended its multiyear licensing deal with Starz, ensuring nearly 20 of its films will be available on the platform annually. The agreement gives Starz exclusive rights to Lionsgate's theatrical films across first, second, and now a third pay…