Disney began this year with close to 146.4 million paid subscribers to its steaming services.
Research: AVOD services are attracting a different audience to SVOD
The latest research from Ampere Analysis has found that almost one in five US internet users are accessing AVoD (Ad-supported Video on Demand) services.
HBO Max beats Disney+ in its first month
HBO Max, AT&T’s venture in the streaming arena, has racked up 4.1 million subscriobers in its first month and beats Disney+ in terms of viewing share.
Research: 74% of US households have an SVOD service
Almost three quarters (74%) of all US households have an SVOD service from Netflix, Amazon Prime and/or Hulu.
Disney sets $12.99 price for streaming bundle
Disney CEO Bob Iger has announced a new bundle offer that will include the company’s three main streaming services – ESPN+, Hulu and the upcoming Disney+ – priced at $12.99 a month.
Netflix and HBO produce the most critically acclaimed original TV shows
The latest research by Ampere Analysis focuses on Critical Ratings of US SVOD titles.
Disney takes control of Hulu after Comcast deal
The Walt Disney Company and Comcast Corporation have announced that Disney will assume full operational control of Hulu, effective immediately.
Hulu buys back AT&T stake
AT&T has sold its minority stake in Hulu back to the streaming video joint venture.
Australian man arrested for selling one million Netflix, Spotify, Hulu passwords
Police in Australia have arrested a 21-year-old Sydney man who allegedly made AU $300,000 (EUR187,000) selling passwords of services including Netflix, Spotify, Hulu, PSN, and Origin.
52% of US homes watch internet video on a connected TV
Parks Associates research finds OTT video services have transitioned back into the home’s living room, with a majority (52%) of US broadband households now watching online video on a TV that is connected to the internet.