Streaming news and trends

Spotify’s OS for Audio Strategy Clicks With 713 Million Users
Earnings // November 04, 2025

In the attention economy, audio has an advantage. 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...

Netflix Expands Gen AI Strategy Across Streaming and Content Production
artificial intelligence // October 22, 2025

Netflix is expanding its use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) across its streaming platform, advertising operations and content creation, according to CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Spotify Names Co-CEOs as Founder Daniel Ek Steps Back
Personnel // September 30, 2025

Spotify’s chief executive is leaving that job as the streaming music platform names co-CEOs. 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...

Spotify Rolls Out New Filters, Disclosure Rules for AI Content
Artificial Intelligence // September 25, 2025

Spotify is stepping up its defense against artificial intelligence-driven spam, impersonation and opaque content with a three-part policy focused on filtering, disclosure and identity protections. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Interviews & Exclusives
PYMNTS Streaming App Provider Rankings Show Surprising Winner

November 25, 2025
Every now and then a dark horse appears in the PYMNTS App Provider Rankings that shows how much consumers are willing to discover and explore new apps in what would seem to be a settled category. That’s the case with streaming apps. The biggest moves in this category over the past month didn’t come from […]

Netflix Co-CEO Outlines Growth Strategy Beyond Streaming

April 23, 2025
Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos on Wednesday (April 23) laid out the streaming giant’s vision for growth, which includes plans to diversify beyond online streaming as well as continuing to grow...

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...

CE 100 Index’s Strong 2024 Reflects Digital Economy’s Momentum

January 07, 2025
The stock market offers a snapshot, at any given time, of investor sentiment, which is driven by the fundamentals of companies, sectors and the economy as a whole. Get the...

Quick Reads
Netflix Expands Gen AI Strategy Across Streaming and Content Production

October 22, 2025
Netflix is expanding its use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) across its streaming platform, advertising operations and content creation, according to CNBC. 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 […]

Spotify Names Co-CEOs as Founder Daniel Ek Steps Back

September 30, 2025
Spotify’s chief executive is leaving that job as the streaming music platform names co-CEOs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

YouTube Unveils AI-Powered ‘Creative Partner’ and Other Tools for Creators

September 16, 2025
An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered “creative partner” for creators is one of several AI tools unveiled Tuesday (Sept. 16) by YouTube. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Apple Music Live Radio Now Available on TuneIn-Partnered Connected Devices

August 27, 2025
Apple has made its Apple Music live radio stations available outside of its own native platform for the first time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...