2025

Pew Study: Most Americans Avoid Paying for News at Paywalls, Undermining Subscription Models

New data reveals that just 1% of U.S. adults pay when prompted at a paywall, as publishers face growing challenges in converting casual readers into paying subscribers

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DirecTV Halts New Satellite Subscriptions in Key Markets to Drive Streaming Adoption

DirecTV has stopped offering new satellite subscriptions to customers in select U.S. markets as part of a limited-time trial aimed at promoting its internet-based streaming service. The company confirmed that the move is intended to increase awareness and adoption of its satellite-free offering, which it says has become the preferred solution for new customers. “This

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Senators Push FTC to Probe Spotify Bundling Strategy, Citing Consumer and Royalty Harms

Blackburn and Luján’s bipartisan letter puts fresh regulatory focus on Spotify’s subscription practices as the company defends its bundling model

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Verizon to Shut Down +play, Ending Centralized Subscription Sales for Max, Peacock, Paramount+ and Others

Streaming subscriptions through Verizon’s +play marketplace will end this summer as the company shifts focus to MyPlan and MyHome bundles

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