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[playahaitian]

Big Streamers Bet on Increasingly Aggressive ‘Pause Ads’ to Stop Viewers in Their Tracks

Big streamers are placing more focus on aggressive "pause ads" that pop on screen after a viewer calls for a halt in the action.

variety.com

@Helico-pterFunk

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Big Streamers Bet on Increasingly Aggressive ‘Pause Ads’ to Stop Viewers in Their Tracks

Big streamers are placing more focus on aggressive "pause ads" that pop on screen after a viewer calls for a halt in the action.

variety.com

@Helico-pterFunk

Gonna become ad-heavy like Youtube, or podcast breaks that happen in the middle of a sentence. Ugh.

Gotta sell that shampoo, dog food, and Coca Cola, baby!

 

[playahaitian]

Gonna become ad-heavy like Youtube, or podcast breaks that happen in the middle of a sentence. Ugh.

Gotta sell that shampoo, dog food, and Coca Cola, baby!

YUP

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

YUP

What’s funny about ads too is the more they force shit whenever possible, the more pissed you are and less likely to buy those types of brands or products.

Sort of like the websites that are pop-up hell, or have the shit that bypasses pop-up blockers. You’re less likely to revisit or recommend the URL. Or the tubesites that glitch out and load the chat stream shit when you click on the simple “Search” bar.

Those motherfuckers, mayne!

 

[playahaitian]

@jawnswoop
@tallblacknyc

 

[jawnswoop]

@jawnswoop
@tallblacknyc

This is old news, I've been knew about this but I never brought them expensive boxes with IPTV and other apps PRE-INSTALLED because I got burned years ago from buying a box like that when the owner vanished and all those IPTVs that were on there were gone. Never again, you live and you learn!

 

[playahaitian]

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[theoriginalgreatone]

This needs an update for 26

 

[playahaitian]

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[playahaitian]

https://ew.com/netflix-hikes-prices-on-all-plans-for-second-time-in-a-year-11935407

@tallblacknyc

 

[playahaitian]

Why Netflix Hiked Prices, Explained in One Chart

Netflix feels confident raising U.S. prices because it generates low revenue per hour streamed — indicating it has room to increase subscription fees.

variety.com

 

[playahaitian]

Netflix Loses First Round in Battle Against EU Rules Requiring Streamers to Fund Productions in Belgium

Netflix has lost the first round in its battle against EU rules requiring streamers to fund local productions in French-speaking Belgium.

variety.com

 

[playahaitian]

Netflix, With Warner Bros. Off the Table, Tops Q1 Revenue Expectations With 16% Increase

Netflix reported its first-quarter 2026 earnings.

variety.com

 

[playahaitian]

Netflix In Negotiations To Buy Radford Studios

As Netflix nears the end of its 10-year lease on Sunset Bronson Studios, the streaming giant is looking north for new space.

deadline.com

 

[playahaitian]

Free Streaming Hack: Philo Has a Rotating Library of Complimentary Movies and TV Shows

Throughout the month of May, all four 'Hunger Games' films are available at no cost — no subscription required.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[playahaitian]

As Networks and Streamers Head to the Upfronts, They Have Plenty to Tout — And Just As Many Needs

As the networks and streamers head to New York for the 2026 upfronts, here is a roundup of their hits, misses and needs.

variety.com

 

[playahaitian]

Hulu Docs Exec Kate Bustamante Exits

Bustamante, who is Senior Manager, Original Documentaries, is exiting and relocating to Mexico City.

deadline.com

 

[theoriginalgreatone]

Brb

 

[playahaitian]

Netflix Q2 Earnings Results In-Line With Expectations, Stock Drops on Lower Q3 Revenue Outlook

Netflix reported earnings for the second quarter of 2026 as investors remain concerned over a slowdown in viewer engagement.

variety.com

 

[playahaitian]

Netflix to Stop Releasing Viewership Data Every 6 Months, Will Shift to Annual Reports

Netflix is discontinuing its biannual viewership data dump in favor of one annual report, the streamer revealed Thursday.

variety.com

 

[playahaitian]

Alphabet Q2 2026 Earnings: YouTube's 13% Ad Revenue Growth Paces Results

YouTube ad revenue rose 13% in the second quarter compared with the same period a year ago, helping to pace parent Alphabet's financial performance.

deadline.com

 

[playahaitian]

You're Not Imagining It: Prime Video Shows Twice As Many Ads Now - BGR

If it feels like you've been seeing more ads on Prime Video lately, that's because the ad load has doubled since last year.

www.bgr.com

Amazon Prime Video Now Showing Nearly 6 Minutes of Ads Per Hour, Double What It Was - CNET

The streaming service has quietly upped the hourly ad amount since the initial launch of Prime Video ads.

www.cnet.com

 

[jawnswoop]

You're Not Imagining It: Prime Video Shows Twice As Many Ads Now - BGR

If it feels like you've been seeing more ads on Prime Video lately, that's because the ad load has doubled since last year.

www.bgr.com

Amazon Prime Video Now Showing Nearly 6 Minutes of Ads Per Hour, Double What It Was - CNET

The streaming service has quietly upped the hourly ad amount since the initial launch of Prime Video ads.

www.cnet.com

Amazon Prime is wack for this stupid shit.

 

[Piff Henderson]

You're Not Imagining It: Prime Video Shows Twice As Many Ads Now - BGR

If it feels like you've been seeing more ads on Prime Video lately, that's because the ad load has doubled since last year.

www.bgr.com

Amazon Prime Video Now Showing Nearly 6 Minutes of Ads Per Hour, Double What It Was - CNET

The streaming service has quietly upped the hourly ad amount since the initial launch of Prime Video ads.

www.cnet.com

Typical streaming customer.

 

[kidmegaii]

Typical streaming customer.

Whole fact

 

[playahaitian]

Amazon Prime is wack for this stupid shit.

The wackest

so between you and me?

Guess who joining the crew?

 

[jawnswoop]

The wackest

so between you and me?

Guess who joining the crew?

 

[blackbull1970]

Disney Looking to Launch Free Streaming Channels as CEO Josh D’Amaro Doubles Down on the Streaming Biz​

'We're just playing a different game,' Disney chief tells analysts as he details his vision for streaming and experiences as the Mouse House's key growth drivers
By Cynthia Littleton
August 5, 2026

Disney Looking to Launch Free Streaming Channels as CEO Josh D’Amaro Doubles Down on the Streaming Biz

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro tells investors the company is considering launching free streaming channels as he doubles down on the streaming biz.

variety.com

Disney CEO, Josh D’Amaro

 

[playahaitian]

Disney Looking to Launch Free Streaming Channels as CEO Josh D’Amaro Doubles Down on the Streaming Biz​

'We're just playing a different game,' Disney chief tells analysts as he details his vision for streaming and experiences as the Mouse House's key growth drivers
By Cynthia Littleton
August 5, 2026

Disney Looking to Launch Free Streaming Channels as CEO Josh D’Amaro Doubles Down on the Streaming Biz

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro tells investors the company is considering launching free streaming channels as he doubles down on the streaming biz.

variety.com

Disney CEO, Josh D’Amaro

Wait....WHAT??!!!

 

[blackbull1970]

Disney Looking to Launch Free Streaming Channels as CEO Josh D’Amaro Doubles Down on the Streaming Biz​

'We're just playing a different game,' Disney chief tells analysts as he details his vision for streaming and experiences as the Mouse House's key growth drivers
By Cynthia Littleton
August 5, 2026

Disney Looking to Launch Free Streaming Channels as CEO Josh D’Amaro Doubles Down on the Streaming Biz

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro tells investors the company is considering launching free streaming channels as he doubles down on the streaming biz.

variety.com

Disney CEO, Josh D’Amaro

Netflix and Disney are now considering free, ad-supported streaming

Streaming is turning into broadcast television, but with a login

By Alfonso Maruccia
August 6, 2026

Netflix and Disney are now considering free, ad-supported streaming

In a recent investor call, Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro confirmed that the company is actively exploring a potential free offering for its Disney+ streaming service. D'Amaro, who...

www.techspot.com

…Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters addressed the free streaming dilemma during an investor call in July. Peters said the company needs to be "thoughtful" about free offerings, as they could eventually cannibalize its more lucrative paid tiers. Netflix is still expected to explore free streaming, but it would first need to develop and scale a strong advertising business across local markets.

For now, Netflix has no immediate plans to announce. However, all streaming giants may eventually face the same challenge, as free services like Pluto TV continue gaining popularity and potentially draw users away from paid platforms...

 

[playahaitian]

Wtf?

Peacock Reveals Another Price Hike After NBCU Streamer’s First Profitable Quarter

Subscription rates for new and returning customers are on the way up, again, after the studio's marquee streaming platform recently posted its first quarterly profit.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[blackbull1970]

Creepy Anti-Cable (Pay TV) PSA From The 1970s

An "Anti-cable" television ad from the 70's (then known as Pay-TV) to discourage viewers to support cable television.

Ironically, they encouraged people to support the movie theaters.

Just some ploy by Network television companies to eliminate the competition from cable TV.

 

[playahaitian]

ESPN to Hike Prices of Streaming Plans Next Month

ESPN is ratcheting up the price of its streaming services -- just in time for the busy fall sports season.

variety.com

 

[playahaitian]

Apple TV Hikes Price of Streaming Service in U.S. Effective Immediately

The subscription price for Apple TV will increase in the U.S. for new and existing subscribers beginning Friday, Aug. 28.

variety.com

The subscription price for Apple TV will increase in the U.S. for new and existing subscribers beginning Friday, Aug. 28. The monthly price is now $14.99 (up two bucks from $12.99) and the annual price is now $119 (from $99). Existing subscribers will be notified approximately one month prior to being charged the new price, according to Apple.

 

[blackbull1970]

Amazon Prime Video Debuts $30-A-Month Bundle With AMC+, BritBox, MGM+, PBS Masterpiece & Starz​

By Dade Hayes
September 15, 2026

Amazon Prime Video Debuts $30-A-Month Bundle With AMC+, BritBox, MGM+, PBS Masterpiece & Starz

Amazon Prime Video has launched a streaming bundle including AMC+, BritBox, MGM+, PBS Masterpiece and Starz.

deadline.com

In the latest addition to the bulging category of streaming bundles, Amazon Prime Video is launching a package including AMC+, BritBox, MGM+, PBS Masterpiece and Starz.

The $29.99-a-month U.S. offering is priced 39% below the cost of each of the five individual services.

In recent years, dozens of combinations of streaming have hit the market, creating a crowded marketplace. As streaming pay-TV provider YouTube TV has evolved into the No. 1 distributor, it has sliced and diced its offerings into a range of packages and price points. Rival operators Charter, Comcast and DirecTV have followed suit...