Streaming news and trends

Subscription Economy Faces New Consumer Expectations, Regulatory Demands
Subscriptions // October 18, 2024

While Netflix raised membership prices in Japan, Italy, Spain, and parts of Europe, the Middle East and North Africa (EMEA), it faces an evolving subscription economy framed by consumer demand for transparency and control. This week’s ruling by the Federal Trade Commission introducing a “click-to-cancel”...

Pickleball’s Rapid Expansion Gets Lobbed into the Digital World 
The Weekender // October 12, 2024

Pickleball’s meteoric rise to popularity isn’t a solely physical-world phenomenon anymore. Now, the sport is getting kick-served into cyberspace. QVC — yes, the shopping network — is bringing the sport to streaming with a new partnership with USA Pickleball, the national governing body for the...

Apple TV+ to Join Amazon Prime Video’s Add-On Subscription Options
Apple // October 11, 2024

The addition of Apple TV+ to Amazon Prime Video’s collection of add-on subscription options in the United States will grow Prime Video’s offering and expand Apple TV+’s audience, executives of the two companies said. This new collaboration will make Apple TV+ available to Prime members via Prime Video in...

Disney Streaming Options Now Part of Kroger Paid Membership Program
Subscriptions // October 08, 2024

The Kroger Co. added Disney streaming options to its paid membership program. New enrollees and existing members of Boost can select Disney+ Basic (With Ads), Hulu (With Ads) or ESPN+, adding it to their membership benefits at no extra cost, with the length of the...

Interviews & Exclusives
From AI to Esports: Digital Evolution Goes for Gold at Paris Olympics

July 24, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to transform the landscape of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, ushering in a possible wave of technological advancement and operational efficiency. Guided by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and its Olympic AI Agenda, AI initiatives will encompass protecting athletes from online threats, enriching broadcast experiences with dynamic multilingual highlights and […]

How the World Does Digital: Gen Z and Millennials Drive Singapore’s Digital Economy

July 10, 2024
While Singapore captivates visitors with its vibrant culture, food and stunning architecture, this Southeast Asian city-state wears another crown: A world leader in digital engagement. Nicknamed the “Lion City,” Singapore...

Why Brazil and Singapore Beat the US in Overall Digital Engagement

July 09, 2024
It may surprise you to learn that the U.S. did not top the global charts for digital engagement in PYMNTS Intelligence’s “How The World Does Digital” report. In fact, it...

Heat Wave? Consumers Cool Off With Digital-First Staycations

June 19, 2024
As so many people learned back in 2020, digital platforms provide a wide range of amusements that can be enjoyed from the comforts of one’s home when going on an...

Quick Reads
Launch Date Announced for Chick-fil-A All-Ages Streaming App

October 21, 2024
On Nov. 18, fast-food chicken chain Chick-Fil-A will attempt to do with Chick-fil-A Play what Amazon did with Prime Video — expand its brand footprint with streaming content. Except Chick-fil-A Play will offer more than just video. The announcement came in a press release Monday (Oct. 21) that the new Chick-fil-A Play app will feature […]

Apple TV+ to Join Amazon Prime Video’s Add-On Subscription Options

October 11, 2024
The addition of Apple TV+ to Amazon Prime Video’s collection of add-on subscription options in the United States will grow Prime Video’s offering and expand Apple TV+’s audience, executives of the two companies...

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. New enrollees and existing members of Boost can select Disney+ Basic (With Ads), Hulu (With Ads) or ESPN+,...

Report: Amazon Video Streaming Tops $1.8 Billion in Ad Spending Commitments

September 27, 2024
Amazon has reportedly surpassed its goal of drawing $1.8 billion in ad spending commitments for its video streaming services after introducing ads on its Prime Video earlier this year. That total includes...