Disney news and trends

Beyond Flat Fees: The Rise of Hybrid Subscription Models
Subscription Commerce // February 13, 2025

New models. New ads. New pricing tiers. The subscription economy has been active, to say the least, with YouTube CEO Neal Mohan revealing TV screens have now surpassed mobile as the primary device for YouTube viewing in the U.S. This milestone shows YouTube is no...

Disney Banks on ‘Skinny Bundles’ to Fatten Up Streaming Numbers
Earnings // February 05, 2025

Disney is hoping the rise of so-called “skinny bundles” in streaming services will reverse cord-cutting. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Disney Sees 157 Million Monthly Viewers For Ad-Supported Programming
Streaming // January 09, 2025

Disney said its three streaming platforms have attracted roughly 157 million monthly active users worldwide. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

PYMNTS 2024: Insights From Innovators, Retailers and Industry Trailblazers
Innovation // December 26, 2024

PYMNTS conducts thousands of interviews a year, some with the usual suspects of banks, card networks and FinTechs that define the financial services space, and some that get a bit outside of that strike zone. Here, we find innovative artificial intelligence companies, retailers and other...

Interviews & Exclusives
Beyond Flat Fees: The Rise of Hybrid Subscription Models

February 13, 2025
New models. New ads. New pricing tiers. The subscription economy has been active, to say the least, with YouTube CEO Neal Mohan revealing TV screens have now surpassed mobile as the primary device for YouTube viewing in the U.S. This milestone shows YouTube is no longer just a video platform — as Mohan noted: “YouTube […]

PYMNTS 2024: Insights From Innovators, Retailers and Industry Trailblazers

December 26, 2024
PYMNTS conducts thousands of interviews a year, some with the usual suspects of banks, card networks and FinTechs that define the financial services space, and some that get a bit...

Shopify’s Surge Can’t Keep CE 100 Index From Slipping 1.5%

November 18, 2024
The scorching post-election rally that lifted stocks across all market capitalizations and verticals paused this past week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Walmart Teams With Disney in Race Against Amazon for Streamers’ Spending

May 10, 2024
As retail behemoths Amazon and Walmart compete for consumers’ spending, both are turning to video streaming ads to open up new sales opportunities and drive conversion. Get the Full Story...

Quick Reads
Trump’s Movie Tariff Plan Causes Tremors in Tinseltown

May 05, 2025
President Donald Trump’s idea to place tariffs on movies produced overseas has reportedly shaken studios. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Disney Banks on ‘Skinny Bundles’ to Fatten Up Streaming Numbers

February 05, 2025
Disney is hoping the rise of so-called “skinny bundles” in streaming services will reverse cord-cutting. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Disney Sees 157 Million Monthly Viewers For Ad-Supported Programming

January 09, 2025
Disney said its three streaming platforms have attracted roughly 157 million monthly active users worldwide. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Disney Streaming Options Now Part of Kroger Paid Membership Program

October 08, 2024
The Kroger Co. added Disney streaming options to its paid membership program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...