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Prime Video Ads May Bring Amazon Another $5 Billion a Year
Prime Video Ads May Bring Amazon Another $5 Billion a Year
January 03, 2024  |  Streaming

Amazon reportedly could realize nearly $5 billion in yearly revenue from its video advertising efforts. Most of that money would come from the tech giant’s recent...

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Roku to Launch New TVs and AI-Powered Features in Spring
Roku to Launch New TVs and AI-Powered Features in Spring
January 03, 2024  |  Retail

Roku will launch a new series of TVs in the United States in the spring. The new Roku Pro Series will join the company’s existing...

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25% of Streaming Customers Canceling Multiple Subscriptions
25% of Streaming Customers Canceling Multiple Subscriptions
January 02, 2024  |  Streaming

Americans are increasingly cutting back on their streaming subscriptions. Streaming service cancellations increased to 6.3% in November, compared to 5.1% the year before, The Wall...

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Walmart CEO Predicts Soft Sales as Amazon Readies Prime Video Ads
Walmart CEO Predicts Soft Sales as Amazon Readies Prime Video Ads
December 29, 2023  |  Retail

At the start of the month, the CEO of Walmart explained challenges in predicting the post-holiday sales outlook for 2024. Meanwhile, Amazon is mastering the...

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Amazon Prime Video Latest Streaming Service to Follow Netflix in Tapping Ads
Amazon Prime Video Latest Streaming Service to Follow Netflix in Tapping Ads
December 27, 2023  |  Streaming

Amazon has set the date for Prime Video’s addition of advertisements into the viewing experience, as streaming companies increasingly find new ways to drive revenue...

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Spotify Withdraws Support From Music Festivals to Protest French Tax
Spotify Withdraws Support From Music Festivals to Protest French Tax
December 22, 2023  |  Streaming

Spotify has withdrawn its support from two music festivals in France in response to the country’s introduction of a new tax that is opposed by...

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Streaming Subscriptions Set Sights on New Monetization Opportunities
Streaming Subscriptions Set Sights on New Monetization Opportunities
December 22, 2023  |  Streaming

As streaming platforms evolved throughout the year, many leaders in the industry set their sights on ways to monetize their content beyond subscription fees and...

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This Week: Amazon’s Prime Time Play; Walmart’s Bag Now, Pay Later Scheme
This Week: Amazon’s Prime Time Play; Walmart’s Bag Now, Pay Later Scheme
December 22, 2023  |  Retail

In a bold play to score big in the sports content arena, Amazon is rumored to be eyeing an investment in Diamond Sports Group, aiming...

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Netflix Trails Behind YouTube in PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps
Netflix Trails Behind YouTube in PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps
December 20, 2023  |  Streaming

The holiday season likely inspires families to stream their favorite festive films or music. The services they use to watch these movies or listen to...

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