Refunds to more than 1.2 million consumers are going out now—an execution milestone that underscores ongoing FTC scrutiny of negative option, “free gift,” and continuity-plan billing practices.
FTC Begins Sending $27.6M+ in Refunds for Unauthorized Billing Schemes Read More »
The FTC is soliciting comments through Jan. 2, 2026—while enforcement pressure under existing authorities remains active.
FTC Invites Public Comment on Petition to Restart Vacated Negative Option Rule Read More »
Competing bids for Warner raise new questions over who controls premium IP as antitrust scrutiny and political signals put mega-streaming consolidation to the test
Streaming’s Biggest Merger Yet Puts HBO, DC, and a Century of Warner IP Under Netflix, Reshaping Power Dynamics for Subscription Operators
Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. in $82.7 Billion Deal After Discovery Global Spin-Off Read More »
A new market divide is emerging in 2025: vendors are collapsing fragmented tools into unified revenue platforms, while operators diversify through distribution, product expansion, and bundled value.
The change requires a paid Plex Pass subscription to stream personal media remotely on Roku, with additional platforms to follow in early 2026.
Plex Begins Gating Remote Streaming Behind Plex Pass, Starting With Roku Devices Read More »
The deal signals a new reality for B2B vendors: multiple monetization paths now must be managed in parallel.
New Antenna data shows strong early adoption for ESPN and FOX’s direct-to-consumer sports services and insights into how sports content drives acquisition and retention across streaming platforms.
With Maine’s 5.5% streaming tax going live January 1, 2026, providers face immediate updates to billing systems, tax rules, and subscriber notifications.
Maine Will Tax Streaming Subscriptions Starting in 2026 Read More »
Essential jumps to $8.99 and Premium rises to $13.99 as the streamer leans into profitability, restructuring, and a more focused content strategy.
Paramount+ Raises U.S. Subscription Prices Effective January 2026 Read More »
