Streaming and pay TV: Bad economic times could make the battle for bucks that much tougher
4 years, 7 months ago

Streaming and pay TV: Bad economic times could make the battle for bucks that much tougher

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Even in the best of times, the seemingly endless options of new streaming services were going to force consumers to make difficult choices about their sources of entertainment. Those challenges come as CNN’s parent company WarnerMedia becomes the latest major player to brave the streaming wars with HBO Max, which also happens to be the priciest studio-offered service. “Naturally, consumers are going to be careful about what subscription services they commit to now,” Zak Shaikh, vice president of programming and entertainment at research-based media firm, Magid, told CNN Business. Traditional operators have already seen their models compromised, as subscribers engage in what’s known as “cord cutting” — dropping pricey monthly bills to access content by other means.

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Why Apple TV+ is offering a free weekend of binge-watching
5 days, 1 hour ago

Why Apple TV+ is offering a free weekend of binge-watching

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Apple TV+ is hoping people will make a dent in the Strategic Popcorn Reserve by bingeing its streaming TV and movies for free this weekend in what experts are calling a canny promotion. “This is not ‘I’m going to let you binge-watch this over the course of three or four days or a week or a couple …

Cord-cutters are fuming over YouTube TV price hike. But streaming inflation is here to stay
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Cord-cutters are fuming over YouTube TV price hike. But streaming inflation is here to stay

LA Times  

YouTube TV announced Thursday its monthly subscription fee is going up 14% in January, to customers’ outrage. Cord-cutters are again dealing with the reality of rising programming costs after YouTube TV told subscribers Thursday that their monthly fee will go up by 14% to $82.99 starting in January. Needless to say, many dissatisfied customers took to social media after learning …

YouTube TV increases monthly subscription fee to $82.99 starting January 2025: Report
3 weeks, 6 days ago

YouTube TV increases monthly subscription fee to $82.99 starting January 2025: Report

Live Mint  

Google's streaming giant YouTube has announced a price hike for its Base Plan on YouTube TV, set to take effect from 13th January 2025. According to The Verge, the monthly subscription fee will rise from $72.99 to $82.99, reflecting the increased costs associated with content acquisition and ongoing investments in enhancing the platform's service quality. This latest price adjustment underscores …

Save on Streaming With Our Peacock Promo Code
1 month, 1 week ago

Save on Streaming With Our Peacock Promo Code

Wired  

Named after NBC’s iconic logo, Peacock is a video streaming service primarily featuring series and film content from NBC Universal studios, as well as news and sports programming. Premium tiers include a larger content library and access to additional NBC Sports, Hallmark Channel, and WWE content—yes, we’re talkin’ wrasslin.’ And right now, you can get access to all those programs …

Netflix's Price-Hiking Dilemma: Will the Streaming Giant Raise the Price?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Netflix's Price-Hiking Dilemma: Will the Streaming Giant Raise the Price?

Live Mint  

Netflix delivers strong third-quarter results, with an operating profit of $2.9 billion, exceeding Wall Street expectations. The company's stock rose 5% following the announcement, indicating a positive outlook despite some concerns about price hikes. While Netflix's ad-supported plan remains competitive, the company is exploring alternative revenue streams, including increased membership and the return of traditional advertising. Despite the challenges of …

Netflix fans furious after being told they must pay more to watch certain shows and movies
3 months, 1 week ago

Netflix fans furious after being told they must pay more to watch certain shows and movies

Daily Mail  

An aggravated Netflix user was shocked to learn that subscribers to the streaming platform can't watch certain movies or shows unless they upgrade their memberships. Some Netflix users have been complaining about locked content since last year Netflix explained the reason behind its decision to lock some content to certain subscribers. The $6.99-a-month Standard with ads plan allows streamers to …

Tech expert reveals crafty ways to save money on streaming services without losing the shows you love
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tech expert reveals crafty ways to save money on streaming services without losing the shows you love

Daily Mail  

Netflix here, Hulu there. Ninety-five percent of Americans subscribe to more than one provider, many starting with free trials that they forget to cancel But before we get there, don't let another month pass before you do this. Take advantage of offers from your mobile or credit card provider Streaming services know that record numbers are watching content on their …

Netflix’s subscriber and earnings growth gather more momentum as password-sharing crackdown pays off
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Netflix’s subscriber and earnings growth gather more momentum as password-sharing crackdown pays off

Associated Press  

Netflix’s subscriber and earnings growth accelerated in its latest quarter as the video streaming service benefits from a crackdown on freeloading viewers, an expansion into advertising and an acclaimed programming lineup. Given that the competition in video streaming seems to be ramping up again, Investing.com analyst Thomas Monteiro called “the lowering of guidance an intelligent strategy for keeping excitement put …

Netflix increases prices for ad-free streaming: All you need to know
6 months ago

Netflix increases prices for ad-free streaming: All you need to know

India TV News  

Netflix, the popular OTT streaming giant, has delivered a surprise to its users by increasing prices for its ad-free content. Changes to ad-free plans Reports have surfaced that Netflix has discontinued its most affordable ad-free plan in certain regions, significantly impacting its pricing structure. This move follows the company's decision in 2023 to phase out its cheapest ad-free plan, priced …

Some Netflix users report price changes in their subscription plans
6 months ago

Some Netflix users report price changes in their subscription plans

The Hindu  

Some Netflix users are reporting that they are being compelled by the platform to switch to other subscription models that are more expensive or those that include ads, as the platform winds down its basic ad-free plan, reported The Verge. Netflix’s basic ad-free subscription was priced at $11.99 per month for U.S.-based users. Subscribers’ others options include the more expensive …

Will Netflix get into the TV news business? Here are the pros and cons
7 months ago

Will Netflix get into the TV news business? Here are the pros and cons

LA Times  

After embracing sports and commercials, is news the next step for Netflix? After diving into sports, news could be a logical next step for the company as it seeks to become viewers’ one-stop shop for TV viewing. These are not firm lines in the sand.” Still, veterans of the TV news business have some advice for Netflix: don’t do it. …

It’s not ‘TV Week’ anymore as streamers dominate the advertising upfronts
7 months, 3 weeks ago

It’s not ‘TV Week’ anymore as streamers dominate the advertising upfronts

LA Times  

Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz speak Wednesday during the Netflix upfront presentation at Pier 59 in New York. The May presentations by media companies, meant to entice advertising sales commitments for the 2024-25 TV season, reflected the shift, with Amazon’s Prime Video and Netflix joining the in-person annual festivities for the first time. “Remember when Netflix thought they were above …

Netflix hits 40 million users for ad-supported plan
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Netflix hits 40 million users for ad-supported plan

The Hindu  

Netflix said on Wednesday its ad-supported tier has reached 40 million global monthly active users, from 5 million a year earlier, a sign that its push to attract new users with the cheaper plan is paying off. Netflix's ad-tier plan costs $6.99 per month, compared with monthly plans of $9.99 from Warner Bros Discovery's streaming service Max and $7.99 for …

New sports streaming service coming in 2024 as Disney, Fox and Warner Bros team up
11 months ago

New sports streaming service coming in 2024 as Disney, Fox and Warner Bros team up

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Netflix to remove its cheapest ad-free subscription – as password crackdown pays off
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Netflix to remove its cheapest ad-free subscription – as password crackdown pays off

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The holiday season gains - the biggest Netflix has posted in the fourth quarter - exceeded the …

Apple raises prices for Arcade gaming subscription service, AppleTV+ streaming
1 year, 2 months ago

Apple raises prices for Arcade gaming subscription service, AppleTV+ streaming

Associated Press  

CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple Inc. is raising the prices for its AppleTV+ streaming and Arcade gaming plans as well as its bundled Apple One service that includes streaming, music and other subscriptions. Apple said the price increases will affect the U.S. and “select international markets.” “Existing subscribers will see these price increases 30 days later, on their next renewal date. …

Netflix raises prices as it adds 9 million subscribers
1 year, 2 months ago

Netflix raises prices as it adds 9 million subscribers

The Hindu  

Netflix raised subscription prices for some of its streaming plans in the United States, Britain and France on Wednesday as it shattered new customer expectations, sending its shares soaring 10%. The company picked up nearly 9 million new customers around the globe, surpassing the 6 million consensus forecast of Wall Street analysts surveyed by LSEG. Investors welcomed the news, sending …

Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown reels in subscribers as it raises prices for its premium plan
1 year, 2 months ago

Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown reels in subscribers as it raises prices for its premium plan

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Netflix on Wednesday disclosed summertime subscriber gains that surpassed industry analysts’ projections, signaling the video streaming service’s crackdown on password sharing is converting former freeloaders into paying customers. The $15.50 per month price for Netflix’s most popular streaming option in the U.S. will remain unchanged, as will a $7 monthly plan that includes intermittent commercials. This year’s …

The cheap streaming era is over. Here’s why your bills are going up
1 year, 2 months ago

The cheap streaming era is over. Here’s why your bills are going up

LA Times  

When a flood of streaming services entered the market four years ago, the free trials were plentiful and the prices were extremely low — with Apple TV+ selling for just $4.99 a month and Disney+ charging a mere $6.99 a month. Media companies are charging more as they struggle to transition from profitable but declining business models — like traditional …

Netflix plans to charge users more after Hollywood actors strike ends: Report
1 year, 3 months ago

Netflix plans to charge users more after Hollywood actors strike ends: Report

The Hindu  

Netflix plans to charge users more for an ad-free viewing experience on its platform after the ongoing Hollywood actor strikes come to an end, reported the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday. Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan in August had also remarked on how streaming giants were increasing their subscription prices while writers, producers, and showrunners were making less money …

Amazon’s Prime Video to incorporate commercials next year. Ad-free tier will cost $3 more
1 year, 3 months ago

Amazon’s Prime Video to incorporate commercials next year. Ad-free tier will cost $3 more

LA Times  

Amazon will be adding Amazon said Prime Video will have “meaningfully fewer ads than” traditional TV channels and other streaming services. The ads will launch in early 2024 in the U.S., the United Kingdom, Germany and Canada; as well as, later that year, Mexico, Australia and certain other European countries. The change reflects a larger shift in the entertainment industry, …

As cable TV dies, fans struggle to follow favorite teams
1 year, 4 months ago

As cable TV dies, fans struggle to follow favorite teams

LA Times  

For Barry Heller, summer evenings used to have a pleasant routine. YouTube TV library interface “It’s a great business model when a whole bunch of people pay for something they don’t really care if they have or not, which is what the cable bundle did for us,” MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said this year. “It’s hard to replicate that.” In …

Netflix’s subscriber growth surge signals that password sharing crackdown is paying off
1 year, 5 months ago

Netflix’s subscriber growth surge signals that password sharing crackdown is paying off

The Hindu  

Netflix enjoyed its biggest springtime spurt in subscribers since the early days of the pandemic three years ago, providing the latest sign that a recent crackdown on password sharing and the rollout of a cheaper subscription option are paying off. Money manager Louis Navellier said Netflix now appears “locked and loaded” again after going through a turbulent stretch that included …

Netflix’s subscriber growth surges in a sign that crackdown on password sharing is paying off
1 year, 5 months ago

Netflix’s subscriber growth surges in a sign that crackdown on password sharing is paying off

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Netflix enjoyed its biggest springtime spurt in subscribers since the early days of the pandemic three years ago, providing the latest sign that a recent crackdown on password sharing and the rollout of a cheaper subscription option are paying off. Money manager Louis Navellier said Netflix now appears “locked and loaded” again after going through a turbulent …

Netflix adds 5.9 million subscribers. Ted Sarandos says strike ‘not an outcome that we wanted’
1 year, 5 months ago

Netflix adds 5.9 million subscribers. Ted Sarandos says strike ‘not an outcome that we wanted’

LA Times  

Netflix saw a significant boost in new customers, thanks to its crackdown on password-sharing in more than 100 countries including the U.S., as well as its advertising-supported tier. The Los Gatos, Calif.-based streamer added 5.89 million subscribers in the second quarter, after pressuring nonpaying users to sign up for their own plans or risk losing access to their favorite Netflix …

Opinion: Streaming is TV’s future. Can the writers’ strike get executives to pay accordingly?
1 year, 6 months ago

Opinion: Streaming is TV’s future. Can the writers’ strike get executives to pay accordingly?

LA Times  

The two central disputes of the current Writers Guild of America strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers are technology-driven: the rise of streaming, and the looming unknown role artificial intelligence will play in the creative process. In 1946, when coaxial cable first linked New York and Washington, D.C., and gave birth to network television in the …

YouTube TV sets early prices, features for ‘Sunday Ticket’
1 year, 8 months ago

YouTube TV sets early prices, features for ‘Sunday Ticket’

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — With five months until kickoff, YouTube TV announced on Tuesday prices and some of the features it is planning in its first season as the home of “NFL Sunday Ticket.” Early-season pricing for current YouTube TV subscribers will range from $249 to $289 while it will be $349 to $389 for non-subscribers who will access it through …

YouTube TV hikes price of its services to $72.99 per month
1 year, 9 months ago

YouTube TV hikes price of its services to $72.99 per month

India TV News  

YouTube has announced a price increase for its TV subscription service citing the increase in content costs as the reason behind the decision. YouTube TV announced via a tweet that the monthly cost for new subscribers will be revised from $64.99 to $72.99 starting from March 16, whereas existing members will experience the change from April 18. In their announcement, …

Netflix not showing its new ad-free plan to some users: Know-why
2 years ago

Netflix not showing its new ad-free plan to some users: Know-why

India TV News  

Netflix, a streaming giant is reportedly hiding its cheapest ad-free plan from some users when they try to subscribe to the platform. Netflix launched the "Basic with Ads" plan on November 3 at $6.99 per month, compared to between $9.99 and $19.99 per month for an ad-free subscription. According to 9to5Mac, among the four ad-free plan options, the new ad-free …

AP sources: YouTube TV front-runner for NFL “Sunday Ticket”
2 years ago

AP sources: YouTube TV front-runner for NFL “Sunday Ticket”

Associated Press  

YouTube TV has emerged as the favorite to land the NFL’s “Sunday Ticket” package of out-of-market games, but the sides have not finalized a deal, two people with knowledge of the negotiations said Tuesday evening. The Wall Street Journal was the first to report that YouTube TV, owned by Google, was the front-runner for the package that allows fans to …

Sky Stream box has launched – here’s everything you need to know
2 years, 2 months ago

Sky Stream box has launched – here’s everything you need to know

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. With the Sky Stream, you’ll be able to watch Sky TV and access streaming services and apps …

Some good news for Netflix, with subscriber gains in the third quarter
2 years, 2 months ago

Some good news for Netflix, with subscriber gains in the third quarter

LA Times  

After two consecutive quarters of subscriber decline, Netflix said its prospects look brighter for the second half of the year as it prepares to launch a cheaper streaming plan with ads. For the record: This story was updated to correct the number of hours people watched “Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.” In its third quarter, Netflix’s “Dahmer — …

Netflix price: Cost with ads, payment plans, shows and more
2 years, 2 months ago

Netflix price: Cost with ads, payment plans, shows and more

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Netflix is one of the most popular streaming services worldwide, providing thousands of …

Netflix sets $7 monthly price for its ad-supported service
2 years, 2 months ago

Netflix sets $7 monthly price for its ad-supported service

The Independent  

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Netflix sets $7 monthly price for its ad-supported service
2 years, 2 months ago

Netflix sets $7 monthly price for its ad-supported service

Associated Press  

SAN RAMON, Calif. — Netflix next month will unveil the first version of its video streaming service with ads, giving cost-conscious viewers a chance to watch most of its shows at a steep discount in exchange for putting up with commercial interruptions. Netflix’s ad-supported option will also be rolling out in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, …

Will people pay for a cheaper Netflix with ads?
2 years, 3 months ago

Will people pay for a cheaper Netflix with ads?

LA Times  

Welcome to the Wide Shot, a newsletter about the business of entertainment. “Virtually everyone we talk to in Hollywood, outside of Netflix employees, is taking great pleasure in Netflix’s stock price collapse over the past nine months, as well as Netflix’s loss of religion around advertising,” said a recent report by the New York-based research firm LightShed Partners. “Advertisers are …

Want to watch free TV? This station owner is here to help
2 years, 5 months ago

Want to watch free TV? This station owner is here to help

LA Times  

A family watches television with a Rembrandt TV antenna circa 1955, left. In Los Angeles, the nation’s second largest TV market, antenna users can receive more than 160 free broadcast channels. “We’re reading every day about ‘plus fatigue.’ Consumers are frustrated by the fact they have five video streaming subscriptions and they are not sure what value they are getting …

Netflix CEO Predicts Linear TV’s Demise Over Next ‘5-10 Years’
2 years, 5 months ago

Netflix CEO Predicts Linear TV’s Demise Over Next ‘5-10 Years’

Wired  

The Monitor is a weekly column devoted to everything happening in the WIRED world of culture, from movies to memes, TV to Twitter. An amazing show, or a blockbuster movie can keep people around for a while, but as new stellar streamers like HBO Max and Disney+ enter the scene they become tempting alternatives. There’s also good-old linear TV, but …

Netflix confirms launching ad-supported cheaper subscription plans
2 years, 6 months ago

Netflix confirms launching ad-supported cheaper subscription plans

India Today  

Netflix’’s ad-supported subscription plans are not a figment of our imagination after all, the company has confirmed rolling them out soon. The company CEO Ted Sarandos has confirmed that it is planning to introduce an ad-supported tier to its list in an interview at the Cannes Lions advertising festival, The Hollywood Reporter confirms. “We’ve left a big customer segment off …

Will live sports disappear from traditional TV?
2 years, 6 months ago

Will live sports disappear from traditional TV?

LA Times  

Seattle Sounders midfielder Ethan Dobbelaere, left, and LA Galaxy defender Emiliano Insua keep the ball in play during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in Carson. It follows Amazon’s deal to shell out $1 billion a year for exclusive rights to NFL’s “Thursday Night Football” after the company shared it with broadcast TV networks …

Netflix lays off hundreds of employees in second round of job cuts
2 years, 6 months ago

Netflix lays off hundreds of employees in second round of job cuts

Live Mint  

Netflix Inc said it laid off 300 employees, or about 4% of its workforce, in the second round of job cuts aimed at lowering costs after the streaming giant lost subscribers for the first time in more than a decade. "While we continue to invest significantly in the business, we made these adjustments so that our costs are growing in …

Cheaper Netflix subscription by the end of the year – but there's a catch
2 years, 7 months ago

Cheaper Netflix subscription by the end of the year – but there's a catch

The Telegraph  

Netflix is set to introduce adverts and crackdown on password sharing by the end of the year as it tries to pull in income amid slowing subscriptions. The streaming service behind global hit shows such as The Crown and Squid Game is preparing to launch its lower-priced subscription tier, supported by Netflix executives had previously announced they would introduce the …

How Netflix’s stumbles are causing rivals to rethink the streaming business
2 years, 8 months ago

How Netflix’s stumbles are causing rivals to rethink the streaming business

LA Times  

The recent revelation that streaming behemoth Netflix lost subscribers for the first time in more than 10 years stunned Wall Street, spurring a massive sell-off of the company’s stock. “What we’re seeing right now is kind of a turning point for all the platforms to realize that just continuing to try to go get new customers by spending a lot …

After Netflix’s week from hell, why streaming is becoming more like ‘just TV’
2 years, 8 months ago

After Netflix’s week from hell, why streaming is becoming more like ‘just TV’

LA Times  

Streaming services are going to start looking a lot more like traditional TV than one might have thought after the rise of Netflix. “It’s just TV.” Oliver’s jab, an inversion of HBO’s famous slogan, reflected something that many people worried about at the time, that adding “Friends” and “The Big Bang Theory” reruns would dilute HBO’s pristine brand. Back to …

Netflix To Soon Introduce Ads and Cheaper Subscription Plans, Know Details
2 years, 8 months ago

Netflix To Soon Introduce Ads and Cheaper Subscription Plans, Know Details

News 18  

After remaining free from ads and commercials for users, Netflix Co-CEO Reed Hastings has said the video streaming platform is now open to offering cheaper and ad-supported tiers in order to boost its subscriber base. On the commercials, Hastings during an earnings call on Tuesday said: “Those who have followed Netflix know that I have been against the complexity of …

Netflix announces price increase for its subscription packages
2 years, 9 months ago

Netflix announces price increase for its subscription packages

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Netflix needs the extra money to invest in “best in class UK productions” and to “offer a …

Why Netflix is raising prices
2 years, 11 months ago

Why Netflix is raising prices

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Netflix is set to report fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday. “Raising prices is just one lever they can continue to pull right now, though I’m not sure for how much longer,” Hare said. Spending money to make money Mark Zgutowicz, a senior analyst with Rosenblatt Securities, said that Netflix spends a ton of money on content …

Netflix raises its prices in the U.S., as the cost of content rises
2 years, 11 months ago

Netflix raises its prices in the U.S., as the cost of content rises

LA Times  

The cost for consumers to stream Netflix popular series “Squid Game” just got more expensive in U.S. “If Netflix can’t raise revenues and continue to raise revenues by adding subscribers, then they have to do it by by raising prices,” said Brett Sappington, vice president of Culver City-based consumer insights firm Interpret. “This price increase is just part of their …

HBO Max is doing fine. But is streaming actually a good business?
2 years, 11 months ago

HBO Max is doing fine. But is streaming actually a good business?

LA Times  

HBO Max broke through as a streaming service in 2021 with the help of shows like “The White Lotus.” This is the Jan. 11, 2022, edition of the Wide Shot newsletter about the business of entertainment. Way back in early 2021, during the first weeks of this newsletter, we asked readers to fill out March Madness-style tournament brackets for what …

Column: As Hulu’s price rises, how much is too much for a streaming service?
3 years, 3 months ago

Column: As Hulu’s price rises, how much is too much for a streaming service?

LA Times  

As Hulu’s price rises, how much is too much for a streaming service? Disney, like all the streaming services that now play an outsized role in people’s lives amid the never-ending pandemic, is also testing the waters. “Every one of these streaming services is competing for our time and wallets,” said Dan Rayburn, a digital-media analyst with the business consulting …

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