Tag: OTT

Apple is folding MLS Season Pass into its standard Apple TV subscription starting in 2026, making every match available at no extra cost. This shift ends the paywalled approach and puts MLS in front of a global audience as the…

Starz reported a wider Q3 loss of $52.6 million as linear subscriber declines outpaced OTT gains, pulling revenue down 8% to $320.9 million. U.S. OTT subs grew by 110,000, but total U.S. subs still fell by 130,000, showing digital traction…

Behind the Stream explores how multiview streaming is transforming the OTT experience by enabling users to watch multiple live or recorded video streams simultaneously. Once exclusive to broadcasters, multiview is now hitting consumer devices via platforms like YouTube TV and…

From the Archives revisits SnagFilms, a pioneering ad-supported streaming platform for documentaries and indie films. Founded by Ted Leonsis in 2008, SnagFilms built a massive syndication network and tech presence before shutting down in 2020 and pivoting to ViewLift, a…

EverPass Media has officially landed ESPN+ as a commercial distribution partner, cementing its role as the go-to aggregator for streaming sports in bars and other public venues. Starting this October, ESPN+ will join Amazon, YouTube, Peacock, and Paramount+ on the…

Vimeo has agreed to a $1.38 billion all-cash acquisition by Bending Spoons, ending its run as a publicly traded company. The deal offers shareholders a 91 percent premium and is expected to close in Q4 2025. While both companies emphasize…

From the Archives revisits the rise and fall of Struum, a streaming startup launched in 2020 that tried to tackle subscription fatigue with a credit-based, ClassPass-style model. Backed by Disney and Discovery vets and investors like Michael Eisner, Struum built…

Kirby analyzes Sling TV’s new Flex Pass as a bold, consumer-first challenge to the traditional subscription model. For $4.99 to $14.99, users can access live TV—no commitment, no auto-renewal—tailored to moments like playoff games or premieres. He argues this isn’t…

Warner Bros. Discovery and PCCW’s Viu are launching a multi-country streaming bundle in Southeast Asia, combining HBO Max’s Hollywood slate with Viu’s Asian content in a single-subscription plan. Rolling out in Q4 across five markets, the collaboration marks a strategic…

From the Archives revisits DramaFever, the pioneering U.S. platform that brought Asian dramas to a global audience through a freemium model and strategic syndication. With over 15,000 licensed episodes and original co-productions, it played a key role in the Korean…