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Snapchat launched Snapchat+ Platinum, a $15.99/month tier that removes most in-app ads, pushing its premium monetization strategy further. With 12 million Snapchat+ subscribers, it’s outpacing other social media paid services, but the steep price tag raises questions about demand. Snap’s…

Amagi’s 14th Global FAST Report highlights the shift toward unified content distribution as FAST, SVOD, and pay TV services converge. A survey of 500 U.S. households found 65% feel overwhelmed by fragmented streaming, while 75% prefer a mix of free,…

Popcornflix is back online after being quietly sold before Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s bankruptcy. Now owned by a trust linked to investor David Nagelberg and supported by Future Today, the service has returned while Crackle and Redbox remain…

Comcast reported strong Q4 2024 earnings, with $31.9 billion in revenue, but its stock dropped nearly 13% due to broadband subscriber losses. Peacock saw revenue rise 28% year-over-year to $1.3 billion and significantly reduced its losses, while NBCU Studios posted…

From the Archives revisits AOL and Warner Bros. attempt to revolutionize streaming in 2006 with In2TV, the first large-scale ad-supported streaming service. Offering a vast catalog of classic TV shows, it introduced on-demand viewing, interactive features, and a digital licensing…

The Streaming Wars analyzes 2025 as a cautious reset for the media and entertainment industry after two years of turmoil, including mass layoffs, stock declines, and an industry-wide correction. While job losses continue, they are slowing, and companies are shifting…

Paramount Global rejected Project Rise Partners’ $13.5 billion last-minute counteroffer and is moving ahead with an $8 billion merger with Skydance Media. PRP’s bid came too late, as Paramount’s go-shop window closed in August.

From the Archives chronicles Brightcove’s two-decade evolution as a trailblazer in cloud video technology, driving innovation and shaping the online video industry. Founded in 2004, Brightcove introduced groundbreaking products like Video Cloud, forged key media partnerships, and executed strategic acquisitions…

A recent closed-door discussion at CES brought together industry leaders to address the challenges posed by CTV platforms like Roku, Samsung, and Vizio. Participants highlighted concerns over restrictive practices, such as hoarding user data, demanding large shares of ad inventory,…

December 2024 set new streaming records, with Netflix adding 19 million subscribers in Q4, surpassing 300 million globally. Streaming captured 43.4% of total TV watch time, driven by exclusive content and live events. Platforms like YouTube, Prime Video, and Max…