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[Richardr]

The story in the FT goes on to say:

Britbox, Apple TV Plus and Discovery Plus had the highest churn rate — meaning they lost the most users on a gross basis.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

Also reported here

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61139483

And here:

https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/uk-viewers...aming-services

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k

One thing i miss about my old job is having bank holidays off this job we work bank holidays lol,
anyway this is streaming related Microsoft are considering making a move into the streaming market however their approach will be different they want a one service for all aka Netflix, Disney+, Discovery+, Appletv etc all in one service.
Atm Disney and Apple aren't interested but Netflix, Britbox and Starz are showing interest, it will also have Microsofts tv and movie store on it too where you can rent or purchase tv shows/series/movies etc.
I'm keeping a eye on this one closely as it does seem to be gathering steam and Microsoft certainly have the funds to do this.

Yes, that’s interesting, Legendkiller. If Microsoft can win over all the streamers and enable you to compile one watchlist for them all, that would be just what I am looking for.

[cheekyangus]

Fifteenth time lucky for Microsoft and TV. ;-)

[Legendkiller2k]

Originally Posted by cheekyangus

Fifteenth time lucky for Microsoft and TV. ;-)

I think this time it's their approach on it taking a different route to what they have done in the past,
it could just end up being something like you can use you Microsoft account to pay for each services so like one bill instead of multiple etc.

[cheekyangus]

Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k

I think this time it's their approach on it taking a different route to what they have done in the past,
it could just end up being something like you can use you Microsoft account to pay for each services so like one bill instead of multiple etc.

They've had (or it feels like they've had) about 12 different approaches over the decades to being involved with television, whether it be broadcast, consumer products or anything remotely close to the industry. I wasn't just meaning 15 tries at the same thing.

[jfman]

Wait til all those gas and electricity prices go up.

[Legendkiller2k]

Originally Posted by cheekyangus

They've had (or it feels like they've had) about 12 different approaches over the decades to being involved with television, whether it be broadcast, consumer products or anything remotely close to the industry. I wasn't just meaning 15 tries at the same thing.

Rich men and their money lol.

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by Media Boy UK

And here:

https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/uk-viewers...aming-services

Looks like Disney+ are trying to prevent churn with the £8 voucher for 6 months offer posted earlier.

The others have some catching up to do as we enter a period where there is less disposable income since the 1950's.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by jfman

Wait til all those gas and electricity prices go up.

And a few million subscribers with it.

[1andrew1]

Talking about subscriber losses:

Netflix shares drop 22% after it loses 200,000 subscribers

That was far worse than a conservative gain of 2.5 million subscribers forecast by Netflix management.

Netflix’s video streaming service suffered the first loss in worldwide subscribers in its history, deepening troubles that have been mounting since enjoying a surge from a captive audience locked down during the pandemic’s early stages.

The company’s customer base fell by 200,000 subscribers during the January-March period, according to a quarterly report released on Tuesday.

That was far worse than a conservative gain of 2.5 million subscribers forecast by Netflix management.

Now Netflix is bracing for things to get even worse with a projected loss of another two million subscribers during the April-June period.

https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/n...-41568099.html

[muppetman11]

And if anyone is in doubt about the clampdown on password sharing coming.

https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2022/04/19/...is-coming.html

[TimeLord2018]

CNN+ looks doomed
https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/cnn...ry-1235235816/

[Legendkiller2k]

Netflix to launch lower ad supported tier https://variety.com/2022/digital/new...ys-1235236296/

[SnoopZ]

I may look into switching my UK Netflix to a Turkey account, for anyone who does this how much hassle is it and is the content limited? I'm guessing I would need a VPN too so that's more money on top.