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fromThe Hollywood Reporter
2 weeks agoGlobal Streaming Subscription Revenue Tripled In Five Years, Poised to Top $200 Billion by 2030
Global streaming subscription revenue surpassed $150 billion in 2025, with projections of $202 billion by 2030 due to price increases and ad-supported tiers.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks agoUefa plans to offer Champions League streaming service direct to fans
UEFA plans to launch a direct-to-consumer streaming service for Champions League matches starting in the 2027-2031 rights cycle, potentially beginning in major Asian markets like Indonesia or India.
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fromThe Verge
3 weeks agoPaid streaming for cheapskates is having a moment
Streaming services have raised prices significantly in 2025, prompting consumer backlash and cancellations, while Roku's budget-friendly Howdy service at $2.99/month targets price-sensitive viewers with older catalog content.
fromZDNET
1 month agoHow to save money on YouTube TV: Consider these 12 cheaper packages (including live sports)
The streaming TV service recently rolled out a dozen different packages that are cheaper than the full-access plan -- currently $83 a month. Instead of paying for everything, you can pay only for the channels you actually watch.
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fromSitePoint Forums | Web Development & Design Community
4 weeks agoBeen quietly charging clients $100/mo for something that costs me almost nothing and I'm surprised more devs aren't doing this
A 20-year-old web developer monetizes post-launch client support by offering AI-powered call handling and inquiry management as a €100/month recurring service to 32 clients.
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fromTechCrunch
1 month agoX revamps Creator Subscriptions with new features, like exclusive threads and shareable cards | TechCrunch
X launches Creator Subscriptions updates including exclusive threads, improved paywall, new dashboard, and shareable cards to compete in the creator economy.
fromDigiday
1 month agoFrom rented audiences to engaged communities: Why participation is the new moat for publishers
Social platforms promised reach, scale and frictionless distribution. In exchange, publishers ceded control of audience relationships, data and, ultimately, trust. Today, that bargain is not working. Social media is imperfect. Feeds are flooded with bots, synthetic engagement, misinformation and bad actors operating under inconsistent or nonexistent moderation standards.
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fromwww.cnbc.com
1 month agoBuy Netflix as ads, pricing power and generative AI drive growth, says CFRA
Netflix's advertising expansion, pricing power, and international growth position it for significant revenue acceleration, with advertising potentially contributing $1.5B-$3.0B in 2026.
fromTNW | Insights
2 months agoThe rise of the always-on economy: subscriptions beyond streaming
Despite how modern it seems to be, the truth is that the subscription economy has been around for some time, surprisingly dating back to around 1800, with the first magazine subscriptions, or the subscriptions for fresh British milk, around 1860. Over the years, the of subscription-based companies has turned the subscription model into an ideal business strategy since it provides unique benefits. In the same way, the adoption of this model across multiple industries has led to negative repercussions for the general public.
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fromAdExchanger
2 months agoCan I Help You Find Something?; The Streaming Fortress Prison | AdExchanger
Last October, PayPal an integration with OpenAI so that ChatGPT users could transact within the app. Apparently, PayPal is now ready to take that idea to other retailer chatbots. Of course, now that ChatGPT is making its foray into advertising , other LLMs and chatbots are bound to follow suit, if they haven't already done so. Walmart, for instance, rolled out ads in its generative AI agent Sparky earlier this month.
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fromTechCrunch
2 months agoMeta to test premium subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp | TechCrunch
Meta will test paid subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp offering exclusive features and expanded AI capabilities, including scaled Manus integration and Vibes freemium.
fromGadgets 360
1 month agoPGA Tour 2K25, Monster Hunter Rise and More Join PS Plus in March
A year after its launch, PGA Tour 2K25 arrives on PS Plus on March 3. The golfing sim is the sixth entry in 2K's PGA Tour series. The game lets players compete in three majors - The PGA Championship, The US Open, and The Open Championship - for the first time in the series. The sports title also features an expanded MyCareer mode, upgraded skill trees, and new customisation options.
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fromThe Atlantic
2 months agoThe Atlantic Introduces Premium Plus Subscription-With Family Sharing, Exclusive Coffee-Table Book, and Other Perks
The Atlantic launched Premium Plus, a $199 tier offering four-person sharing, an exclusive scrapbook, a colorful tote, and expanded subscriber benefits.
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