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Family enjoying a movie on a TV screen with a subtle ad overlay, alongside a rising graph representing streaming industry financial growth.
Media Industry

What Is Ad-Supported Streaming and Why Does It Matter in 2025?

In 2025, Netflix reported a staggering $45.

Leo Hartmann·July 18, 2026
A person looking stressed as streaming service logos and rising price tags rain down around them, illustrating the increasing cost of entertainment subscriptions.
Media Industry

What Are Streaming Business Models and Why Is Your Bill Rising?

The global video streaming market is projected to skyrocket from USD 188.

Leo Hartmann·July 15, 2026
Split screen showing abundant digital content versus a minimalist interface with a high price tag, symbolizing the shift in streaming business models.
Media Industry

What Are Streaming Business Models and Why Do They Matter in 2026?

Netflix increased the price of its standard ad-free plan to $19.

Leo Hartmann·July 1, 2026
Split screen comparing ad-free and ad-supported streaming interfaces, illustrating consumer choice in a value-driven market.
Film & TV

Hybrid Streaming Models Outpace SVOD Growth Amidst Consumer Value Search

By early 2026, the majority of entry-level streaming plans are projected to exceed $10/month, significantly altering consumer expectations for content access, according to spglobal .

Julian Mercer·June 20, 2026
A visual representation of the changing streaming landscape, showing consumer overwhelm with multiple subscriptions versus the appeal of bundled, cost-effective options.
Media Industry

What Is the Evolution of Streaming Service Business Models in 2026?

Nearly half of US adults changed their streaming subscriptions in the past six months, a churn driven primarily by cost.

Leo Hartmann·April 23, 2026
A consumer looking stressed, surrounded by numerous glowing streaming service logos, symbolizing the rising cost and fragmentation of subscription services.
Media Industry

Streaming Bills Rise: The Cost of Fragmentation

By late 2025, Netflix boasted over 325 million customers globally, even as its U.

Leo Hartmann·April 12, 2026