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Report: Netflix Prepares for Price Hike Following Actors Strike
Streaming // October 03, 2023

Netflix is reportedly preparing to raise the price of its ad-free service once the Hollywood actors strike concludes. While discussions are still ongoing regarding price increases in various global markets, it is expected that the United States and Canada will be the first to experience...

Report: Amazon and Disney Discussing Collaboration for ESPN Streaming
Streaming // August 25, 2023

Amazon is reportedly in talks with The Walt Disney Co. to develop a streaming version of sports network ESPN. In addition, the two companies are discussing Amazon taking a minority stake in the network, Reuters reported Friday (Aug. 25), citing an article in the Information. The discussions are in their...

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

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 platforms that don’t want to exclude potential customers. For example, Netflix has sought to broaden the range of alternative payment...

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Chick-fil-A Reportedly Seeks Piece of Streaming Video Market

August 22, 2024
Netflix. Hulu. Prime Video. Max. Disney+. Add to that list: Chick-fil-A. The fast food chicken chain is reportedly branching out into the streaming video business, according to a report Wednesday (Aug. 21) by Deadline. Sources tell the entertainment news outlet that Chick-fil-A has been working with several major production companies and studios to develop family-friendly […]

Report: Netflix Prepares for Price Hike Following Actors Strike

October 03, 2023
Netflix is reportedly preparing to raise the price of its ad-free service once the Hollywood actors strike concludes. While discussions are still ongoing regarding price increases in various global markets,...

Report: Amazon and Disney Discussing Collaboration for ESPN Streaming

August 25, 2023
Amazon is reportedly in talks with The Walt Disney Co. to develop a streaming version of sports network ESPN. In addition, the two companies are discussing Amazon taking a minority stake in the network,...