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Cable TV was a great business; streaming may not be
Plus, Wall Street sheds loans tied to private equity takeovers and BHP finally makes its bet on Australia
Entertainment company replaces leader after short tenure marked by controversy and missteps
Deal for song catalogue follows $2bn partnership with publisher Primary Wave
Move comes amid profitability push for flagship streaming service and wider industry turbulence
Media and entertainment group’s platforms added subscribers but operating losses widen to $1.5bn
New service rolls out in 12 markets this week as company seeks to shore up revenue
Spotify, Universal and Sony denounce rapper’s anti-Semitic remarks but keep his songs available to stream
iPhone maker is the latest digital platform to do so as services become increasingly important to its bottom line
Video streaming service predicts it is ‘done with shrinking quarters’ as it rolls out ad-supported tier
While existing subscribers may move to the lower-priced package, potential new customers have lots of other options
Black Panther movie will hit screens after months of debate but US company says distribution laws must be reformed
Cheaper $6.99 monthly price marks reversal of longstanding opposition to advertising
Sound performances and smart structure shape the ‘fictionalised’ series about the music streaming service
German group says licensing demands have made timetable unrealistic despite bids backed by billionaires
As theme parks subsidise the company’s huge investment in streaming, higher prices for frequent visitors are inevitable
Billionaire Leonard Blavatnik appoints tech industry veteran as record label seeks new revenue sources
Truce with activist investor Dan Loeb over sports network has left media group’s chief weighing up his options
Statement follows local media campaign against LGBT+ images, and Egypt also says it will regulate streaming platforms
Struggling chains are hoping to persuade the likes of Netflix and Apple to release more films on the big screen
The streaming giant is reverting to industry norms when it comes to commissioning
TV hits such as ‘Squid Game’ illustrate benefits the streaming giant can reap from investing in regional content
Crop of expensive fantasy adaptations from Amazon and HBO Max served up at subsidised prices
Revenue from this market would contribute to growth without adding to problems of moderating user-generated content
Ofcom survey points to challenges for traditional broadcasters in keeping pace with digital and streaming trends
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