Tag: streaming market

Parks Associates reports that 91% of U.S. internet households now subscribe to at least one streaming service, while traditional pay-TV has declined to 41%. Consumers average nearly six video subscriptions and spend $109 monthly, making the U.S. video services market…

Skip argues that Sonos made the right call by canceling its planned streaming box, codenamed Pinewood, which had no real place in the crowded streaming hardware market. The $400 device was rumored to feature an ad-driven operating system, making it…

Netflix held a 35% share of South Korea’s streaming market in 2024, but Tving closed in at 34%, driven by local partnerships, original content, and an ad-supported tier. Coupang Play gained traction with 3.2 million subscribers, while Wavve and Disney+…

Disney has announced plans to merge its Hulu + Live TV service with Fubo, creating the second-largest live TV streaming platform in the U.S., behind YouTube TV. The merger resolves Fubo’s lawsuit against Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery over…

Amazon's recent rebranding of Freevee channels to Prime Video Channels on Fire TVs suggests a potential shift in its streaming strategy, fueling speculation about the future of its free, ad-supported service, Freevee. This change could indicate that Amazon is considering…

YouTube continues to dominate media consumption, especially in living rooms, holding 9.7% of all TV viewership in the U.S. in May 2024, surpassing Netflix's 7.6%. With over 150 million Americans watching YouTube on connected TVs monthly, it remains a formidable…