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Netflix Confirms Some Licensed Shows Won’t be Available on Ad-Supported Tier
Netflix has just released its Q2 2022 earnings report. As part of it, the streamer further discussed its plans to roll out an ad-supported tier. However, it's said that while original content will be available, some licenced shows won't be. During the earnings call, Co-CEO and Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos confirmed the news that Netflix...
Netflix Lost 970,000 Subscribers in Q2 2022, According to Latest Earnings Reports
Netflix's latest earnings report has come out and it is revealed that the streamer is facing another loss in subscribers. Throughout Q2 2022, Netflix reportedly lost 970,000 worldwide subscribers. However, this figure is actually less than what the company anticipated. This is the second quarter in a row that Netflix is reporting a loss in...
Netflix Provides Update on Paid Password Sharing, Launching in Five New Countries
Netflix has provided an update on its paid password sharing option. To counteract the amount of Netflix accounts that are being shared across various households, Netflix is introducing a paid option in five new countries. Earlier this year, Netflix introduced the "add extra member” feature in Chile, Costa Rica, and Peru. Thought of as a...
Hollywood Studios are Cancelling Shows as Budgets Tighten: Report
According to a report from Bloomberg, the television and film industry as a whole is cutting back spending on new projects as the world faces the threat of a recession. Hollywood studios and major streaming services are putting their spendthrift days behind as the media space realizes its years of unprecedented growth have come to an...
Disney Details New Ad-Supported Tier For Disney+, Including Length of Ad Breaks Per Hour
Disney has provided some new insights into its ad-supported tier of Disney+. The cheaper entry point to Disney's streaming service is expected to launch later this year in the U.S. and later in Canada and other regions next year. In a report from Variety, Disney states that is approaching advertisements on Disney+ with caution. According...
NBCUniversal to Launch Reality TV Streaming Service Called Hayu in Canada by End of 2018
According to a new report from Deadline, NBCUniversal has announced plans to release a new video streaming service in Canada by the end of 2018. The streaming platform, called Hayu, is set to be released by the end of 2018 and will focus on reality TV content. This means that popular shows like The Real...
Apple Music Pays Artists 10x More than YouTube, 2x More than Spotify
Several artists have taken to public forums and social media saying that they are not earning enough from music streaming platforms. Spotify is preparing to IPO for a valuation between $6 billion and $20 billion, but who will actually be receiving a slice of that cash? Between all the shareholders owning more than 5 percent,...
Rogers to Launch New Data Management Feature Called ‘Stream Saver’
According to a new report from MobileSyrup, Rogers is planning to launch a new feature in the data management section of its MyRogers app called "Stream Saver." The new feature will allow customers to toggle off HD streaming for popular social media and video platforms. If the feature is enabled, Rogers will automatically downscale your...
DAZN Admits ‘No Excuses’ for NFL Streaming Glitches
A streaming service that offers all National Football League games in Canada says it resolved many of its issues following a woeful debut, as DAZN (pronounced 'Da Zone') said in a statement Thursday there are "no excuses" and said the debut did not go as planned. DAZN's first Sunday as the exclusive Canadian platform, replacing...
Twitch Launches Desktop App for Mac and Windows Users
Popular game-streaming platform Twitch officially launched its first desktop app on Thursday, allowing both Mac and Windows users to enjoy all the features of the existing web-based platform within a standalone native application. In a blog post yesterday, the company jotted down the specifics about its new app. Every function available on the web has made their...
Twitter Announces 16 Live Streaming Partnerships, Viewable in Canada Too
Twitter continues to place ever-increasing importance on video on its network, and the company has announced a new batch of partners that will bring a host of live-streamed programming to the service. Putting its lost deal to live stream NFL games on Thursday night behind, Twitter unveiled 16 new streaming video partnerships yesterday, led by...
Twitter Teams With Bloomberg for 24/7 News Streaming Service
Twitter and news network Bloomberg are set to announce a partnership as the social media network looks to launch a 24-hour streaming service with the network being the first content producer. According to the details provided by industry insiders, the new service will be announced later today by Michael Bloomberg and Jack Dorsey, while it’s expected to be launched...