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Streaming wars Trends & Statistics

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ESPN takes a shot at creating a sports streaming hub

ESPN takes a shot at creating a sports streaming hub

Article
Mar 06, 2023

Will streamers band together to create a sports broadcast hub? ESPN is trying to persuade competitors to jump on board, and revenue pressures could sway them.

Netflix slashes prices in over 30 countries, sacrificing revenues for adoption

Netflix slashes prices in over 30 countries, sacrificing revenues for adoption

Article
Feb 27, 2023

Streamers are raising prices to increase revenues, but Netflix is trying the opposite: The company reduced subscription prices in more than 30 countries as it looks to expand abroad.

Fox turns down $2 billion offers for Tubi as it tries to develop the streaming brand

Article
Feb 14, 2023

Can Fox turn Tubi into a major streaming brand? The free, ad-supported streaming service is in a strong position to weather a difficult chapter.

Disney softens its Hulu talk, but the fight is far from over

Disney softens its Hulu talk, but the fight is far from over

Article
Feb 13, 2023

Is Bob Iger really willing to let Hulu go? The new/old CEO eased up on his predecessor’s aggressive buyout ambitions after a rough quarter.

Disney sees first quarterly subscriber loss, will cut 7,000 jobs

Disney sees first quarterly subscriber loss, will cut 7,000 jobs

Article
Feb 09, 2023

In a turn echoing Netflix, Disney+ has its first quarterly subscriber loss: Disney managed to squeeze by thanks to strong parks and movie results, but its streaming venture has hit a bump.

Even Apple TV+ is thinking about ads now

Article
Oct 13, 2022

With Apple TV+, ad-supported streaming becomes the norm: Apple’s service is one of the last to hop on the AVOD trend, but its ad ambitions go much further.

Netflix’s Cyberpunk series shows why streamers want video game adaptations

Netflix’s Cyberpunk series shows why streamers want video game adaptations

Article
Sep 29, 2022

Streamers are clamoring for video game adaptations: Netflix’s latest animated series shows why game publishers and streamers are striking so many deals.

Streamers pull back on the sports rights feeding frenzy to protect the brand

Article
Sep 19, 2022

Streamers won't sacrifice their brands for sports rights: Disney is keeping gambling at arm’s length while Apple and Amazon run from a Saudi golf deal.

Paramount considers folding Showtime into Paramount+

Paramount considers folding Showtime into Paramount+

Article
Sep 15, 2022

Showtime’s time may be over: Parent company Paramount is looking to consolidate its streaming brands under one flagship service.

Streaming viewership passed cable for the first time ever in July

Streaming viewership passed cable for the first time ever in July

Article
Aug 19, 2022

Streaming hits a major milestone: Time spent streaming beat out broadcast and cable for the first time ever last month.

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Consumers are concerned about HBO Max’s new direction

Consumers are concerned about HBO Max’s new direction

Article
Aug 05, 2022

HBO Max’s reputation is at risk: Cost-cutting moves from the debt-ridden company have consumers worried about the streamer’s future.

The NFL flexes its streaming power, but its game plan has lots of caveats

Article
Jul 26, 2022

The NFL’s streaming service is full of ifs and buts: Deals with other streamers complicate the league’s attempt to flex its viewership.

Netflix loses nearly 1 million subscribers in Q2, will launch ads in early 2023

Netflix loses nearly 1 million subscribers in Q2, will launch ads in early 2023

Article
Jul 20, 2022

Netflix losses deepen as it bets on an ad-supported future: An early 2023 ad launch is good news for marketers, but may not be enough to reverse churn.

Everything you need to know about Netflix and Microsoft’s ad partnership

Article
Jul 14, 2022

Netflix announces its long-awaited ad partner: The streamer’s partnership with Microsoft will ease anxiety about its rushed ad-supported tier.

Disney and The Trade Desk strike a landmark streaming ad deal

Article
Jul 12, 2022

The streaming advertising race just got tighter: A partnership between Disney and The Trade Desk could reshape the streaming landscape.

Amazon ends $7.7B quest to purchase cricket rights

Article
Jun 13, 2022

Those waiting for a bid from Amazon are going to hear crickets: The digital giant won’t pay up to $7.7 billion to win streaming rights for Indian Premier League cricket matches.

Netflix’s rumored Roku acquisition is interesting but unlikely

Netflix’s rumored Roku acquisition is interesting but unlikely

Article
Jun 09, 2022

Netflix and Roku are the right match at the wrong time: A rumored merger makes sense on the surface, but not in the current landscape.

Netflix ads could debut as soon as Q4

Netflix ads could debut as soon as Q4

Article
May 12, 2022

Netflix speeds up its ad rollout, but uncertainty still swirls: An internal note shows Netflix preempting concerns that rushed ads could harm its brand.

Amazon Prime Video doubles down on India with a slate of 40 originals

Article
Apr 29, 2022

India is the next battleground in the streaming wars: Amazon Prime Video, Disney, and Netflix are fighting for dominance in the growing streaming market.

Netflix loses subscribers for first time in a decade, mulls ad-supported tier

Netflix loses subscribers for first time in a decade, mulls ad-supported tier

Article
Apr 21, 2022

Netflix is the final domino to fall in streaming’s advertising pivot: The company’s shocking loss of 200,000 subscribers means big changes are coming.

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