Media Consumption

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A person looking overwhelmed at a TV screen filled with flickering streaming service logos, symbolizing subscription fatigue.

Why Are Streaming Service Business Models Struggling With Audience Retention?

The number of new subscription streaming video-on-demand (SVOD) subscribers in the United States plummeted by 33% to 18 million in 2025.

Amelia Frost·May 3, 2026

A visual representation of the changing streaming landscape, showing consumer overwhelm with multiple subscriptions versus the appeal of bundled, cost-effective options.

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 person looking stressed in a room filled with glowing streaming service logos and bills, symbolizing the rising costs of digital entertainment.

Why Are Streaming Service Business Models Changing?

YouTube is boosting subscription costs for YouTube Premium and YouTube Music by up to 17.

Leo Hartmann·April 16, 2026