Streaming

Netflix Begins Previously Announced Phaseout of Cheapest Ad-Free Tier
Netflix Begins Previously Announced Phaseout of Cheapest Ad-Free Tier
July 02, 2024  |  Streaming

Netflix reportedly began phasing out its cheapest ad-free tier for existing subscribers after saying in January that it planned to do so. Social media users...

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Redbox Goes Bankrupt as Streaming Video Kills the Rental Kiosk
Redbox Goes Bankrupt as Streaming Video Kills the Rental Kiosk
June 30, 2024  |  Streaming

Redbox’s parent has reportedly filed for bankruptcy protection after defaulting on loans and missing payroll. Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, which acquired the DVD...

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Streaming Services Face Proposed New Tax in Philippines
Streaming Services Face Proposed New Tax in Philippines
June 28, 2024  |  Streaming

Philippine lawmakers reportedly approved a bill that would tax foreign digital services, including streaming services like Netflix, HBO and Disney+. Having passed both the Senate...

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Media Giants Seize on Consumers’ Demand to Get off the Couch
Media Giants Seize on Consumers’ Demand to Get off the Couch
June 21, 2024  |  Retail

With the shift in media consumption toward streaming so ingrained now, consumers are no longer as excited about the option to view more content from...

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Heat Wave? Consumers Cool Off With Digital-First Staycations
Heat Wave? Consumers Cool Off With Digital-First Staycations
June 19, 2024  |  Connected Economy

As so many people learned back in 2020, digital platforms provide a wide range of amusements that can be enjoyed from the comforts of one’s...

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Spotify Faces FTC Complaint From Music Publishers
Spotify Faces FTC Complaint From Music Publishers
June 13, 2024  |  Streaming

Spotify is facing an FTC complaint from music publishers and songwriters over royalties. As Bloomberg News reported, the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) filed the complaint with the Federal Trade...

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Spotify Reportedly Planning Higher-Priced Premium Subscription
Spotify Reportedly Planning Higher-Priced Premium Subscription
June 11, 2024  |  Subscription Commerce

Spotify is reportedly readying a new and higher-priced premium plan for its most devoted users. The new plan, set to be unveiled later this year,...

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Zara and Amazon Lead Livestream Shoppable Content Expansion
Zara and Amazon Lead Livestream Shoppable Content Expansion
June 04, 2024  |  Retail

As consumers around the world look for more engaging purchasing experiences, livestream shopping is expanding internationally. Zara, for instance, is reportedly expanding its live shopping...

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Zara Bringing Fast Fashion Live Shopping Shows to the US
Zara Bringing Fast Fashion Live Shopping Shows to the US
June 03, 2024  |  Retail

Zara is reportedly bringing its live-shopping broadcasts — already popular in China — to the U.S. The fast fashion brand is aiming for new ways...

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