Tag: subscription services

Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery gives it tighter control over content costs, better margin visibility, and less reliance on third-party licensing. The deal makes strategic sense internally but raises serious regulatory concerns due to market concentration, especially with…

LightShed Partners reported a 7% decline in Hollywood’s Q4 2025 box office revenue compared to Q4 2024, with figures still 30% below 2019 levels. Despite a modest 2% gain through November, the data points to a lasting shift in consumer…

Walmart is expanding its Walmart+ membership by adding Peacock Premium as a streaming option alongside Paramount+ Essentials. Members can now choose between the two services and switch every 90 days. This move strengthens Walmart’s position in the subscription and video…

South Park will officially leave HBO Max on August 5, 2025, becoming a global exclusive on Paramount+. The move follows a $900 million deal between creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and Paramount Global, and aligns with Paramount+’s push to…

The Eighth Circuit Court has struck down the FTC's proposed "click-to-cancel" rule, a regulation that would have required subscription services to make cancellations as simple as sign-ups. This decision allows streaming platforms and other subscription-based businesses to continue using dark…

Vinyl Me, Please has been acquired out of bankruptcy by VNYL Inc., which also owns VinylBox and the VNYL brand. New leadership under CEO Nick Alt and President Emily Muhoberac aims to restore customer trust and operational reliability after a…

Venu Sports is nearing its official launch following a $220 million settlement between Disney, Fox, and TNT Sports with Fubo. This resolution cleared legal obstacles, including Fubo's lawsuit alleging anti-competitive practices, which delayed Venu's debut. The streaming service, a JV…

Apple TV+ has expanded to Amazon’s Prime Video Channels in the U.K., Australia, and Canada, building on its U.S. launch in October. While the move boosts Apple’s reach, it reflects a strategic shift from its ambitions of ecosystem dominance to…

Self Financial's new survey reveals that 85.7% of paid subscriptions, including streaming services, go unused monthly. Amazon Prime is the most unused, followed by Netflix (28.2%) and Disney+. The average household has 4.1 subscriptions costing $40.39 monthly, with $32.84 wasted…