Is the Max/Hulu/Disney+ Mega-Bundle Worth the Price? A Closer Look at Streaming’s Newest Offering
October 20, 2024
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In a move that shocked many in the entertainment industry, two of the largest legacy media companies, Warner Bros. Discovery and Disney have teamed up to offer a cross-company mega-bundle featuring Disney+, Hulu, and Max. Launched on July 25th, this bundle combines three major streaming platforms under one roof.
Breaking Free: Disney Declares Independence from the Apple App Store
October 28, 2024
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In a bold move to reclaim control over streaming revenue, Disney has severed its dependency on Apple’s App Store for new subscriptions to Disney+ and Hulu. This decision, echoing similar actions from Netflix, signifies a financial strategy and a broader power dynamics shift between content providers and tech platforms.
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Breaking Free: Disney Declares Independence from the Apple App Store
October 28, 2024
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In a bold move to reclaim control over streaming revenue, Disney has severed its dependency on Apple’s App Store for new subscriptions to Disney+ and Hulu. This decision, echoing similar actions from Netflix, signifies a financial strategy and a broader power dynamics shift between content providers and tech platforms.
Netflix Faces Off Against YouTube for Viewer Engagement and Audience Loyalty
October 22, 2024
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As the intense battle for subscriber acquisition in the streaming wars begins to calm, Netflix, the leader in subscription-based video on demand (SVOD), now faces a formidable new rival—YouTube. Meanwhile, ad-supported free streaming platforms like Tubi are gaining ground, reshaping the digital entertainment playing field.
Is the Max/Hulu/Disney+ Mega-Bundle Worth the Price? A Closer Look at Streaming’s Newest Offering
October 20, 2024
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In a move that shocked many in the entertainment industry, two of the largest legacy media companies, Warner Bros. Discovery and Disney have teamed up to offer a cross-company mega-bundle featuring Disney+, Hulu, and Max. Launched on July 25th, this bundle combines three major streaming platforms under one roof.
Diverging Fortunes: Disney and Warner Bros. Compete for Streaming’s Silver Medal
October 15, 2024
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As the entertainment industry continues shifting toward streaming and digital content, two of its most prominent players, Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), are heading down distinctly different paths. Recent earnings reports underscore the contrasting financial positions and strategic moves of these media giants, setting the stage for what could be a breaking point for their digital transition.
Chasing Netflix: How the Major Media Companies Stack Up in Subscribers, Revenue, and Challenges [Part Five]
October 13, 2024
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The following five-part article series looks at how the major streaming services compare in terms of financial performance, subscriber numbers, and the unique strengths and challenges each faces in the ever-evolving streaming industry, concluding with a review of wildcard streamers Prime Video, Apple TV+, and issues facing the streaming industry.
Streamers Shift Focus Overseas Spelling Trouble for U.S. Production Output
July 27, 2024
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Netflix and Amazon Studios are the powerhouses of the streaming industry, commanding the majority of content production and licensing activity. However, the bulk of their productions are increasingly taking place outside the United States. This international trend raises concerns about the future of Hollywood’s dominant production status.