streaming services

Disney’s New Prices Could Drive Profitability
Disney’s New Prices Could Drive Profitability
August 10, 2023  |  Streaming

The Walt Disney Co. announced this week that it is raising the price of its streaming services starting Oct. 12, including the ad-free version of...

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Costco’s Membership Crackdown Follows Netflix’s Lead, But Will It Backfire?
Costco’s Membership Crackdown Follows Netflix’s Lead, But Will It Backfire?
June 28, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Costco is taking a page from Netflix’s book, cracking down on membership sharing, but the wholesaler may be overlooking a key difference between its membership...

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Walmart’s Latest Streaming Move Aimed at Amazon’s Content Lead
Walmart’s Latest Streaming Move Aimed at Amazon’s Content Lead
April 21, 2023  |  Retail

Without much fanfare, Walmart unveiled a new edition of its Google TV stick with updated specs and a revamped remote, competing directly with Amazon’s Fire...

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Amazon Eyes TV, Movie Projects for MGM Titles Like ‘Legally Blonde’ and ‘Robocop’
Amazon Eyes TV, Movie Projects for MGM Titles Like ‘Legally Blonde’ and ‘Robocop’
April 14, 2023  |  Amazon

A year after acquiring MGM, Amazon Studios reportedly looks at new projects based on its intellectual property. Several film and television projects based on the...

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Spotify Says Payments Choice Critical to Growing Global Streaming Market Share
Spotify Says Payments Choice Critical to Growing Global Streaming Market Share
March 01, 2023  |  Payment Methods

A successful payment is music to the ears of consumers and corporations involved in streaming entertainment, so for global brands in the space, there’s no...

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Disney’s Streaming Success May Rest with Sequels as Subscriber Numbers Dip
Disney’s Streaming Success May Rest with Sequels as Subscriber Numbers Dip
February 09, 2023  |  Subscriptions

For Disney, a bit of subscriber churn shows up in the numbers. But there’s no looming derailment of the long-term economic model. Provided that the...

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Disney’s Iger Unveils 3rd Transformation, Says Streaming Economics No. 1 Priority
Disney’s Iger Unveils 3rd Transformation, Says Streaming Economics No. 1 Priority
February 08, 2023  |  Earnings

Less than three months into his second stint as CEO, and Disney’s Bob Iger has unveiled his first sequel. This, as the recently returned executive...

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Streaming Platforms Leverage Mobile Payments to Entice MENA Customers
Streaming Platforms Leverage Mobile Payments to Entice MENA Customers
January 19, 2023  |  Mobile Payments

Streaming platforms are embracing mobile payments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Around the world, localizing payment methods is key for streaming...

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Subscriptions Play Dual Role for Primary Healthcare Providers
Subscriptions Play Dual Role for Primary Healthcare Providers
November 04, 2022  |  Subscription Commerce

Subscription-based services soared as consumers sought access to goods, services and entertainment during the pandemic. Lately, however, subscriptions have seen a downturn due to inflation,...

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