DEG, an investment firm, saw a 20% increase in profits this quarter due to investments in private equity and venture capital. Consumer spending on movies and TV rose 16.8%, with digital formats accounting for 96%. Ad-supported premium AVOD and FAST content hit an estimated $4.5B in ad revenue. Theatrical release delays may impact upcoming quarters.
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Peacock and Paramount+ are streaming services with live sports, library content and focus on profitability. They offer subscription options, such as $20 savings for Paramount+ and exclusive library from NBCUniversal for Peacock. These services could be acquisition targets for Disney+ or Netflix, but live sports is a great complement to their less flashy original series.
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Signup for Disney+ streaming for $7.99/mo and get 13,000 titles from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and Nat Geo. Get the Disney Bundle with Hulu and ESPN+ for just $14.99/mo ($12 savings). CEO Bob Iger seeks to revolutionize entertainment with ESPN streaming service without a cable subscription. Parting with linear channels and ABC will face challenges, but optimism remains for Disney’s streaming success. Try it today at disneyplus.com or hulu.com.Signup for Disney+ streaming for $7.99/mo and get 13,000 titles from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and Nat Geo. Get the Disney Bundle with Hulu and ESPN+ for just $14.99/mo ($12 savings). CEO Bob Iger seeks to revolutionize entertainment with ESPN streaming service without a cable subscription. Parting with linear channels and ABC will face challenges, but optimism remains for Disney’s streaming success. Try it today at disneyplus.com or hulu.com.
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Netflix’s Q3 results will be closely watched this week. Positive news prior to the release suggests that password-sharing curbs have been successful. Despite consumers threatening to cancel over a price increase, many did not follow through. Additionally, Netflix and other streaming TV companies won’t have to pay franchise fees in East St. Louis.Netflix’s Q3 results will be closely watched this week. Positive news prior to the release suggests that password-sharing curbs have been successful. Despite consumers threatening to cancel over a price increase, many did not follow through. Additionally, Netflix and other streaming TV companies won’t have to pay franchise fees in East St. Louis.
Read MoreNetflix’s Q3 results will be closely watched this week. Positive news prior to the release suggests that password-sharing curbs have been successful. Despite consumers threatening to cancel over a price increase, many did not follow through. Additionally, Netflix and other streaming TV companies won’t have to pay franchise fees in East St. Louis.Netflix’s Q3 results will be closely watched this week. Positive news prior to the release suggests that password-sharing curbs have been successful. Despite consumers threatening to cancel over a price increase, many did not follow through. Additionally, Netflix and other streaming TV companies won’t have to pay franchise fees in East St. Louis.
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SEN revenue grew 8.3% YOY, but operating costs increased 23%. Digital audience consumption is driving strategy with 1.4m monthly users and 27% revenue growth. Stations established in Sydney, Brisbane & New Zealand, investing in sports teams for SUNCORP Super Netball franchise Jan 2024. EBITDA at $1.9m.
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Disney needs to acquire Roblox to revive their streaming business. Its user base is large, young, and engaged, providing Disney with IP franchises and younger viewers. The acquisition is also affordable with its market cap at just $18b.
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Disney CEO Bob Iger reported lower than expected numbers in the company’s Q3 earnings call, but maintained that the company is on track. The call included Iger expressing optimism about the company’s streaming strategy, as well as taking a different stance on Hollywood strikes and announcing partnerships with PENN Entertainment for ESPN Bet to enhance consumer engagement. Prices will be increasing starting October 12 for Premium Disney+ and ad-free Hulu, while ad-supported subscriptions of both remain at $7.99/month.
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