Streaming Platforms Navigate Shifting Market Dynamics Amid Subscriber Boom

PYMNTS.com— Netflix’s first-quarter earnings report on Thursday (April 18) paints a picture of success, with nearly 270 million paying customers globally and a 15% year-over-year surge in revenue. Operating income soared by 54% to hit $2.6 billion, fueled by subscriber fees and its burgeoning ad business. This significant growth not only reaffirms Netflix’s dominance in the […]

Digiday—Digiday+ Research: A guide to ad-supported streaming services, from the top platforms to marketing spend. The first installment of Digiday's two-part series on the top ad-supported streaming services provides an overview of the platforms’ offerings and an analysis of how brands and agencies distribute their ad budgets and ad placements across platforms.

Phys.org—Study presents strategy to stamp out illicit market for cannabis amid wave of policy shifts in North America. It's been five years since Canada stepped into the forefront of cannabis legalization, setting a significant precedent in the realm of drug policy. With Canada and 24 US states now embracing recreational cannabis, the battle against the illegal market remains a key concern, one highlighted in the federal government's final report on the Cannabis Act.

Telecompaper—Veon's Banglalink to stream ICC Cricket on Toffee streaming platform. Veon has announced that its Bangladeshi unit Banglalink has secured the exclusive rights to the nation-wide streaming of International Cricket Council (ICC)...