RESEARCH & EXPLAINERS

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Explore the business decisions, audience trends and measurements behind streaming.

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Industry Trends · 7 min read

Streaming Industry Trends in 2026: The Shift From Growth to Loyalty

Explore the streaming industry trends shaping 2026, from subscriber retention and advertising to sports rights and bundles.

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Streaming Statistics · 6 min read

Streaming Statistics 2026: Key Figures With Sources and Context

A sourced guide to 2026 streaming statistics, including US subscriptions, churn, ad-supported viewing and household behaviour.

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Subscriber Behaviour · 7 min read

Streaming Subscriber Churn: Why Viewers Cancel and Return

Understand SVOD churn, churn-and-return behaviour, pricing pressure and how streaming companies can think about retention.

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Advertising · 6 min read

Ad-Supported Streaming Explained: AVOD, SVOD and Hybrid Tiers

How ad-supported streaming works, the difference between AVOD and SVOD, and why hybrid subscription tiers matter.

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Advertising · 5 min read

FAST Channels: What Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV Means

A practical introduction to FAST channels, their business model, viewing experience and economics.

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Advertising · 6 min read

Connected TV Advertising: A Guide to CTV Measurement and Buying

Learn how connected TV advertising works, how it differs from linear television and what CTV campaign metrics mean.

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Industry Trends · 5 min read

Streaming Bundles: Why Platforms Are Packaging Services Together

Discover how streaming bundles work, their appeal to viewers and the economic questions facing platforms.

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Industry Trends · 6 min read

Live Sports and Streaming: The Business Behind Rights Deals

Why live sports matter to streaming platforms, including audience reach, subscriptions, advertising and rights economics.

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Streaming Platforms · 5 min read

Netflix Business Model: Subscriptions, Advertising and Retention

An overview of the Netflix streaming business model, including subscription revenue, advertising and content strategy.

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Streaming Platforms · 5 min read

Disney+ Strategy: Franchises, Bundles and Streaming Economics

Examine Disney+ as a streaming business, from entertainment franchises and distribution bundles to retention challenges.

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Streaming Platforms · 5 min read

Prime Video Strategy: Bundling, Channels and Advertising

Understand Prime Video’s streaming strategy, including membership bundling, add-on channels and advertising.

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Resources · 5 min read

Streaming Industry Glossary: SVOD, AVOD, FAST, CTV and More

Definitions of common streaming industry terms, including SVOD, AVOD, FAST, CTV, OTT, ARPU and churn.

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