streaming services

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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60% of Subscribers Admit to Gaming the System to Skip Paying for Services
60% of Subscribers Admit to Gaming the System to Skip Paying for Services
September 14, 2022  |  Subscription Commerce

The pandemic accelerated the popularity of subscription-based pricing, and 23% of U.S. consumers now have at least one retail product subscription. However, amid a year...

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Walmart: Better Late than Never as Streaming Moves Subscription Beyond Groceries, Gas
Walmart: Better Late than Never as Streaming Moves Subscription Beyond Groceries, Gas
August 15, 2022  |  Walmart

For Walmart, it’s better late to the streaming media party than never — especially since, to better joust with Amazon, the company has to move...

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How Subscription Providers Can Prevent Churn With Positive Experiences
How Subscription Providers Can Prevent Churn With Positive Experiences
May 24, 2022  |  Subscription Commerce

Subscription-based businesses flourished during the pandemic as consumers largely confined to their homes sought ways to entertain themselves or continue buying deliverable items they needed...

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The Best Way to Keep Subscribers Loyal May Be to Set Them Free
The Best Way to Keep Subscribers Loyal May Be to Set Them Free
May 20, 2022  |  Subscription Commerce

Consumers have started to rethink their finances, and subscriptions may be the first to go as they decide which to keep and which to quit....

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Streaming App Provider Ranking Includes Many Recurring Characters
Streaming App Provider Ranking Includes Many Recurring Characters
May 03, 2022  |  Streaming

If you enjoy seeing recurring characters, you’ll like PYMNTS’ latest Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps. The same 11 contenders have earned places in the top...

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