By buying The Search Monitor, Similarweb adds compliance firepower, but integration hurdles and pricing shifts may test smaller clients

Disney’s password-sharing changes didn’t boost subscriptions—yet: The company saw a slight dip in Disney+ subs as it faced a tough holiday period.

As genAI expands beyond chatbots, app categories like banking and messaging could see AI-driven disruption, reshaping mobile habits and spending trends

Netflix’s ad business reaches maturity: The company is launching its own ad tech stack ahead of Upfronts.

We may have been a little too early with some of our predictions—rollouts for Paze and FedNow took longer than we expected

In partnership with Starlink, T-Mobile launches a beta for text messaging, bridging coverage gaps and setting the stage for future mobile connectivity.

Comcast to distribute Max in the UK in exchange for US bundle rights: The deal shows competitors willing to team up in a saturated market.

Streamers, pay TV sue to block click-to-cancel: The FTC’s attempt to standardize digital cancellations may have an uphill battle.

Consumer electronics brands like GoPro may define loyalty differently than a quick-service restaurant like Starbucks. A Starbucks customer may visit the chain many times a week or month, but a GoPro customer is likely to make purchases sporadically.

Charter Spectrum now offers $65 worth of streaming services: While easy access to alternatives could accelerate churn, pay TV has little choice.

The addition of voice and vision interaction pushes Microsoft’s AI assistant to new heights, boosting its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

If ChatGPT Plus prices rise, users could turn to cheaper AI options in an increasingly crowded market.

Spotify can expect another strong year for ad revenues: Investor pressure has the company capitalizing on podcasts for a video advertising expansion.

Creator economy wars heat up: TikTok launches new subscriptions, while Patreon’s Autopilot tool boosts fan conversion rates.

Integrated AI services across devices could supercharge iPhone sales and subscriptions.

What the rise of piracy says about streaming: Major streaming services helped take down several popular piracy sites last week.

Ecommerce has become a dominant sales channel in the pet industry, fueled by convenience and a broad range of online offerings. By 2028, nearly half of pet products sales will come from ecommerce.

Offering secured or subscription credit cards can help issuers attract these customers and bolster account openings

The creator economy is maturing. While brand deals are still the No. 1 revenue stream for creators, more are going directly to consumers to monetize.

Out of all US generations, Gen Z is willing to pay the most ($229.14 per month) for websites, apps, and online services if they could not access them for free (no ads or subscription fee), according to November 2023 data from the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB).