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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
The FTC is soliciting comments through Jan. 2, 2026—while enforcement pressure under existing authorities remains active.
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
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
The change requires a paid Plex Pass subscription to stream personal media remotely on Roku, with additional platforms to follow in early 2026.
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
Essential jumps to $8.99 and Premium rises to $13.99 as the streamer leans into profitability, restructuring, and a more focused content strategy.
The network expands its targeted-streaming strategy with a niche SVOD built on 2,500+ hours of unscripted content and a revival of Bridezillas.
The GLP-1 boom offers a real-time lesson in subscription strategy: access may attract customers, but systems built around outcomes create retention.
Why Zuora’s announcement is more than a product update — and what it reveals about the industry-wide shift toward unified, AI-ready monetization architectures.
