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Price hikes, terrible adverts, customer crackdowns: how the joy in streaming TV died

The excitement of streaming is waning as subscription costs rise and sharing becomes monetized.

Disney+ officially launches password sharing crackdown

Disney+ has launched a paid sharing program to combat password sharing, requiring users outside the household to pay additional fees.

Who's Winning The Streaming Race; The Writing's On The Paywall | AdExchanger

Amazon leverages its shopping data to gain a competitive edge in streaming.
YouTube's open platform fosters diverse content production naturally.
Netflix's dominance in streaming is challenged by the need to improve its advertising strategy.
Digital media outlets are boosting subscriptions during times of heightened news interest.

Ads coming to Amazon's Prime Video in NZ

Sky introduced ads on Neon, increasing price of standard plans and ad revenue despite industry slowdown.
Amazon prepares to introduce ads to Prime Video, promising fewer ads than competitors, as it enhances its service offerings.

Lachlan Murdoch sets expectations for the new joint sports streaming service - Poynter

The collaboration between Fox Corp., Disney, and Warner Bros. Discovery for a sports streaming service surprised many in the industry.
The new streaming service will offer a comprehensive range of sports programming from various channels, appealing to cord-cutters.

FINALLY! Football without fuss thanks to a Black Friday streaming deal that offers everything in one place for 35 a month with one special feature we LOVE!

EE simplifies watching football by offering flexible TV packages and reliable broadband, making it easier and cheaper for fans.

Price hikes, terrible adverts, customer crackdowns: how the joy in streaming TV died

The excitement of streaming is waning as subscription costs rise and sharing becomes monetized.

Disney+ officially launches password sharing crackdown

Disney+ has launched a paid sharing program to combat password sharing, requiring users outside the household to pay additional fees.

Who's Winning The Streaming Race; The Writing's On The Paywall | AdExchanger

Amazon leverages its shopping data to gain a competitive edge in streaming.
YouTube's open platform fosters diverse content production naturally.
Netflix's dominance in streaming is challenged by the need to improve its advertising strategy.
Digital media outlets are boosting subscriptions during times of heightened news interest.

Ads coming to Amazon's Prime Video in NZ

Sky introduced ads on Neon, increasing price of standard plans and ad revenue despite industry slowdown.
Amazon prepares to introduce ads to Prime Video, promising fewer ads than competitors, as it enhances its service offerings.

Lachlan Murdoch sets expectations for the new joint sports streaming service - Poynter

The collaboration between Fox Corp., Disney, and Warner Bros. Discovery for a sports streaming service surprised many in the industry.
The new streaming service will offer a comprehensive range of sports programming from various channels, appealing to cord-cutters.

FINALLY! Football without fuss thanks to a Black Friday streaming deal that offers everything in one place for 35 a month with one special feature we LOVE!

EE simplifies watching football by offering flexible TV packages and reliable broadband, making it easier and cheaper for fans.
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#advertising

Digiday+ Research News Subscription Index 2024: Washington Post, Vox shift their strategies

Publishing industry facing challenges with ad sales and layoffs
Significant growth in digital-only subscriptions reported by major publishers
Shift towards subscription models due to advertising uncertainty

Reuters, CNN add website paywalls

News publishers are shifting from traditional ads to subscription models to ensure reliable revenue.
Cheaper subscription models are being introduced as part of broader industry changes.

Making Sense Of Perplexity; And Speaking Of AI Shopping Platforms | AdExchanger

Perplexity is exploring new in-app purchasing strategies to enhance profitability, such as the 'Buy with Pro' subscription model.

The great subscription news reversal

News companies are shifting away from hard subscriptions in favor of flexible paywalls and membership models.
Simply implementing a paywall without a comprehensive strategy can lead to decreased ad revenue and limited new subscribers.

Digiday+ Research News Subscription Index 2024: Washington Post, Vox shift their strategies

Publishing industry facing challenges with ad sales and layoffs
Significant growth in digital-only subscriptions reported by major publishers
Shift towards subscription models due to advertising uncertainty

Reuters, CNN add website paywalls

News publishers are shifting from traditional ads to subscription models to ensure reliable revenue.
Cheaper subscription models are being introduced as part of broader industry changes.

Making Sense Of Perplexity; And Speaking Of AI Shopping Platforms | AdExchanger

Perplexity is exploring new in-app purchasing strategies to enhance profitability, such as the 'Buy with Pro' subscription model.

The great subscription news reversal

News companies are shifting away from hard subscriptions in favor of flexible paywalls and membership models.
Simply implementing a paywall without a comprehensive strategy can lead to decreased ad revenue and limited new subscribers.
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The FTC's 'Click-to-Cancel' rule for subscriptions is long overdue

Transparent disclosures on free trial terms can lead to happier, more loyal customers.

X Increases its API Access Fees Once Again

X has doubled the price of its Basic tier from $100 to $200 per month.
The Premium access option costs $42,000 per month now.
Additional fees apply for API connections, costing $1 per month per account.

Council Post: They Can 'Have It All': The Rise Of The 2020s Consumer

Customer experience and personalization are key to loyalty in the D2C marketplace, surpassing the initial transactional benefits.
Brand loyalty now hinges on understanding and meeting unique consumer needs in the evolving subscription economy.

Here's what's new in Office 2024

Microsoft Office 2024 offers minor updates but lacks the depth of features found in the subscription-based Microsoft 365 suite.
#artificial-intelligence

The iPhone 16 is less than 3 months away - here's what to expect

Apple's iPhone 16 launch is imminent, with a focus on Apple Intelligence

How Business Insider's AI-based paywall strategy increased conversions by 75%

AI enables more effective subscription models in media by personalizing paywall experiences based on user habits, enhancing conversion rates and overall revenue.

The iPhone 16 is less than 3 months away - here's what to expect

Apple's iPhone 16 launch is imminent, with a focus on Apple Intelligence

How Business Insider's AI-based paywall strategy increased conversions by 75%

AI enables more effective subscription models in media by personalizing paywall experiences based on user habits, enhancing conversion rates and overall revenue.
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Volvo Knows That Consumers Hate Subscription Features

Consumers reject subscription models for existing features; they favor ongoing cost subscriptions.
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Local News Is Dying, but Not in San Francisco

San Francisco's local news landscape is thriving amid a general decline nationwide, driven by diverse funding models and community support.

How AI-generated images could redefine product placement | MarTech

Product placement in AI-generated images could lead to unique marketing opportunities and potential discounts for users.

Microsoft's results in, but E7 subscription remains mythical

The speculation about the potential introduction of an E7 tier into Microsoft 365 continues despite the current presence of E3 and E5 enterprise tiers.

Council Post: The Future Of Streaming: Balancing Ads, Subscriptions And Content

Subscription-based models in the streaming industry are evolving towards two-tier options combining paid and ad-supported services for wider reach and revenue diversity.
#meta

Meta risks sanctions over "sneaky" ad-free plans confusing users, EU says

The European Commission blocked Meta's subscription fee plan under consumer laws due to concerns about its 'pay or consent' model.

Meta unveils a $25-per-month, interest-free Quest 3 payment plan. Is this deal worth it?

Meta offers a payment plan for VR headsets, including games and warranty, but savings may vary based on individual subscription choices.

Meta risks sanctions over "sneaky" ad-free plans confusing users, EU says

The European Commission blocked Meta's subscription fee plan under consumer laws due to concerns about its 'pay or consent' model.

Meta unveils a $25-per-month, interest-free Quest 3 payment plan. Is this deal worth it?

Meta offers a payment plan for VR headsets, including games and warranty, but savings may vary based on individual subscription choices.
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The Samsung Galaxy Ring might come with a subscription

Samsung Galaxy Ring price might range from $300 to $350 plus a possible $10 monthly subscription, aligning with market trends for smart rings.

AI can make up songs now, but who owns the copyright? The answer is complicated

AI-generated music apps like Suno and Udio create music based on user prompts; ownership of resulting sounds varies between apps and subscription levels.

LEAKED! Ratcliffe 'disgrace' email to Man Utd staff in full - Tribal Football

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James Blake's music subscription model is a fantasy that disadvantages fans and musicians

Digital music platforms' current subscription model is disenfranchising artists and devaluing music.
Direct support to artists through individual subscription models like Vault can be beneficial.

The 39 best free web fonts

Free web fonts are available for designers who are on a tight budget or working on smaller projects.
Paid-for web fonts can be sourced and licensed through subscription-based models for a wide range of design options.

Samsung's fancy new Galaxy AI features might not be free forever

Galaxy S24 series includes AI features that might not be free forever, according to Samsung's website.
Subscription models might be used to cover the ongoing costs of offering AI features on smartphones.

Sally Buzbee steps down as executive editor of The Washington Post'

The Washington Post's executive editor Sally Buzbee steps down, replaced by Matt Murray from The Wall Street Journal, as the newsroom undergoes restructuring.

You Can Stream Xbox Games In A New Way Today

Users can now launch Xbox games via cloud streaming using Nvidia GeForce Now, alongside Microsoft's own service.

CapCut will stop offering free cloud storage from August 5 | TechCrunch

Bytedance's CapCut discontinuing free cloud storage, users to pay for storage services.

Pure's storage as a service: We can offer what others can't | Computer Weekly

Pure Storage offers subscription models for storage procurement making hardware easily upgradeable, attracting customers familiar with cloud operating models.
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