Tag: streaming services

Hub Entertainment Research found consumers are increasingly turning back to streaming bundles as subscription costs and price hikes continue piling up across the market. The report shows affordability, billing simplicity, and subscription management are becoming major competitive advantages as streaming…

Live service games like Fortnite, Roblox, and Apex Legends churn up to 60% of players within three months, but they quickly replace them. This user rotation is now standard across streaming and subscription models. With net-new user growth stalling, long-term…

From the Archives revisits Presto, Foxtel and Seven West Media’s early foray into streaming that launched in 2014. Despite strong studio partnerships and early market entry, Presto struggled due to confusing pricing, weak exclusives, and poor user experience, especially against…

Microsoft has officially shut down its Movies & TV store on Xbox consoles and Windows PCs, ending new purchases as of today. Users can still access previously bought content via the Movies & TV app, though no refunds will be…

Trump’s proposed 100% tariff on foreign-made films could be deeply destabilizing for both Hollywood and streaming platforms. While framed as a push to boost domestic production, it threatens to inflate costs, disrupt international content pipelines, and invite foreign retaliation—putting at…

Philo is introducing a $4 monthly surcharge for subscribers who pay through Apple’s in-app billing, raising their total cost from $28 to $32 starting March 4, 2025. This move reflects a broader industry pushback against Apple’s commission fees, which take…

The Streaming Wars dives into Recurly’s 2025 State of Subscriptions report, which reveals retention is now the primary driver of subscription growth. For streaming services, this means embracing strategies that build loyalty. The report emphasizes that retention isn’t just about…

Fox Corp has announced that it will offer a live streaming simulcast of Super Bowl LIX on its FAST, Tubi. The decision highlights the growing importance of FAST platforms in the streaming landscape and provides viewers with a free alternative…

Giles Tongue, in an exclusive interview with The Streaming Wars, revealed how Bango and Continente launched a Disney+ promotion in just 12 weeks. Powered by Bango’s Digital Vending Machine®, the deal offers discounted Disney+ access and 30% cashback, highlighting how…

The Streaming Wars looks at how subscription video services are adapting to regional dynamics as S&P Global data reveals significant differences in SVOD adoption across U.S. markets. Regional preferences vary significantly, with Netflix dominating in Denver, Prime Video in Portland,…