Tag: streaming subscriptions

Recurly's latest State of Subscriptions report shows streaming’s growth era has shifted from acquisition to retention. With most consumers already subscribed to 1–4 services and churn driven by low usage rather than cost, the new metric for success is minimizing…

CNN is partnering with Lemonada Media to bring video versions of several podcasts to its All Access streaming tier, aiming to boost subscription retention by introducing personality-driven, repeatable content. Rather than chasing hits or IP ownership, CNN's betting on habitual…

Major League Soccer reported a 23% year-over-year increase in global average viewership for its Cup Playoffs, hitting 711,000 viewers across Apple TV and linear platforms. This spike likely stems from Apple’s move to drop the Season Pass requirement for playoff…

Fubo launched the Fubo Channel Store, letting users buy and stream third-party DTC services like Starz and Paramount+ with Showtime directly in the Fubo app, no pay TV package or separate app logins needed. It’s part of Fubo’s push to…

Fubo shareholders approved a merger with Hulu Live TV, advancing a deal that gives Disney a 70 percent stake in the combined streaming business. The merger still requires regulatory approval but would create a stronger competitor to YouTube TV. Both…

ESPN and Fox One's new direct-to-consumer platforms pulled in a combined 1 million sign-ups within their first 10 days, according to Antenna data shared at the Tuned In summit. ESPN captured the majority of these early subscribers, with Antenna noting…

Antenna reports that Specialty SVOD services grew 12% year-over-year in Q2 2025, down from 22% the previous year, as non-Premium streaming categories begin to show signs of market maturity. Approximately one-third of U.S. SVOD users now engage with Specialty platforms,…

YouTube TV is introducing a new monthly subscription option for NFL Sunday Ticket, allowing fans to opt in and out without committing to a full season. The $85/month plan offers more flexibility but comes at a premium compared to the…

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…

Roku is launching Howdy, a $2.99/month ad-free streaming service featuring library content from Warner Bros. Discovery, Lionsgate, and others. Aimed at budget-conscious viewers, Howdy offers 10,000 hours of films and TV shows including Roku Originals, positioning itself as a low-cost…