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Disney+ And Hulu Stream Away From Apple's 30% Toll Bridge: What It Means For The iPhone Maker?
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 2:07am | 806Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) has ceased allowing customers to subscribe to Hulu and Disney+ via Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) App Store, thereby avoiding the iPhone maker’s in-app purchase fees. What Happened: The entertainment giant is no longer allowing new or returning subscribers to...
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Netflix Vs. Disney: Internet Traffic Crowns One Streaming Giant, While Both Leave Competitors In The Dust
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 2:13pm | 650Consumers have plenty of options when it comes to streaming platforms. New traffic data could point to one winner and a close second place performer when it comes to the streaming sector. What Happened: Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) has dominated the sector for many years and new...
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Most Subscribers Will Drop Streaming Service Over 5% Price Increase, Poll Reveals
Monday, August 12, 2024 - 10:36am | 563It apparently doesn’t take much of a price hike for viewers to cancel streaming subscriptions, according to a poll taken by Benzinga. According to the survey, 54% of the 90 respondents said they would cancel a service if its price increased by 5% to 10%. About a quarter, or 24%, would say...
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Disney CFO Addresses Hiking Fee For Viewers: 'We've Earned That Pricing In The Marketplace'
Thursday, August 8, 2024 - 1:10am | 611The chief financial officer of Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS), Hugh Johnston addressed the the company’s latest price increase during its fiscal third-quarter 2024 earnings call on Wednesday. What Happened: During the call, Johnston responded to a question from Wells Fargo’s Steven Cahall...
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Disney World Puts 24% Of Travelers Into Debt: Conglomerate's Theme Parks Remain Popular, Other Segments Falter
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 4:20pm | 672Visitors to the so-called “Happiest Place on Earth” often find themselves in a scary scenario once their vacation ends. What Happened: About 24% of Disney-goers have gone into debt to finance their trip. According to a LendingTree survey, this figure rises to 39% among members of Gen Z...
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Emmy Award Nominees: 'The Bear' Breaks Records, 'Shogun,' 'Baby Reindeer' Among Most Nominated, Tom Brady Picks Up Nod For Roast
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 1:21pm | 740The 2024 Emmy Award nominations were announced Wednesday with "The Bear" and "Shogun" among the shows with the most nominations. The nominated shows and limited series showed strength once again for streaming platforms. What Happened: With recent award-winners “Ted Lasso” and “...
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Disney Antitrust Suit Over Hulu, ESPN Ownership Moves Forward
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 - 6:37pm | 601Media company Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) is betting on future growth coming from its sports and streaming ambitions. These two units could prove troublesome with an antitrust suit moving forward. What Happened: Disney is the majority owner of streaming platform Hulu, with plans in place to acquire...
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Disney, Comcast, Fox Get Top Ratings Among Media Conglomerates Thanks To Sports Rights, Streaming Strength: Analyst Prefers 'Deep Competitive Moats'
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - 2:12pm | 1147Several media stocks were sized up by an analyst as the sector saw ongoing changes from cord-cutting and the growth of streaming platforms. The Analyst Ratings: Goldman Sachs analyst Michael Ng initiated coverage on the following stocks with the following price targets. Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS):...
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Weekend Watchlist: Check Out These 5 Must-Watch Disney+ And Hulu Releases
Saturday, May 25, 2024 - 8:00am | 985The weekend is nearly upon us, and we're here to provide your much-needed entertainment fix. Whether you’re into romance, crime, or animated movies for kids, we've got a perfect selection for your weekend binge-watching plans. Hulu and Disney+ offer a diverse content library, featuring...
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'Diddy Do It' Documentary On Embattled Rapper Snapped Up By World's Biggest Streaming Platform: Report
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 11:53am | 654Rapper and producer Sean "Diddy" Combs is currently facing lawsuits alleging sexual assault by multiple parties. The storyline capturing attention around the world is seeing multiple documentaries released and bidding wars from streaming companies. What Happened: Streaming leader Netflix Inc (...
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Bob Iger Makes Rare Appearance At Disney Upfront For First Time Since 1994: Highlights 'Enviable Portfolio Of Brands, Franchises And Sports' To Advertisers
Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 4:52pm | 644Media executive Bob Iger has been the CEO of Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) for more than 15 years including two terms in the role. The CEO hasn't appeared on the stage at an upfront advertising event since 1994 until breaking the streak earlier this week. What Happened: Disney ended the recently...
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Kick Back And Relax: Here Are The Best Picks For Hulu And Disney+ To Watch This Weekend
Friday, May 10, 2024 - 7:00pm | 924The weekend is almost here and so are we to give you the entertainment fix you need. From romance to crime and animated movies for kids, we have the best scoop of entertainment for you so you can binge-watch this weekend. In this list, we've curated this list of the best movies on Disney+ and Hulu...
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More Money, More Streams: Netflix, Disney+, AppleTV+ And Hulu See Higher Usage Among Wealthier Americans
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 3:51pm | 819Despite feeling overwhelmed by the growing number of streaming platforms, Americans continue to subscribe, and a new survey reveals the most popular choices among middle-income levels compared to others. What Happened: Even as consumer face financial pressure to reduce spending on streaming...
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Is Disney-Warner Bros Collab Signalling A New Era? Expert Feels This Is 'Just The Starting Gun For More Bundles'
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 5:50am | 725Alex Sherman, a CNBC reporter has hailed the upcoming collaboration between Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) and Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) as the “great rebundling.” What Happened: On Wednesday, during CNBC’s “Last Call,” Sherman commented on the companies’...
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Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery To Offer Streaming Bundle With Disney+, Hulu, Max This Summer: 'More Choice And Value'
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 3:22am | 714Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) and Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) are joining forces to introduce a new streaming bundle that will include Disney+, Hulu, and Max. The bundle is set to be available in the U.S. this summer. What Happened: The new bundle will offer both ad-supported and ad-free...