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business5 months ago

David Zaslav Criticizes TV as a Poor Consumer Experience

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav criticizes the current TV landscape as a 'terrible consumer experience' due to too many choices and platform confusion, while highlighting HBO Max's growth and plans to raise prices and address password sharing. The company is also splitting into two entities, with Zaslav overseeing Warner Bros. and Wiedenfels managing Discovery, set to complete by April 2026.

HBO Max to Enforce Stricter Password Sharing Policies Next Month
technology6 months ago

HBO Max to Enforce Stricter Password Sharing Policies Next Month

HBO Max announced a crackdown on password sharing, monitoring device IDs and IP addresses, and will charge an extra $7.99 for sharing outside a household. This move follows similar actions by Netflix and Disney Plus, and HBO Max is also promoting a bundle deal with Disney Plus and Hulu for $16.99 per month, offering significant savings and access to multiple streaming services.

Max to Enforce Password Sharing Crackdown Amid Price Hike
technology1 year ago

Max to Enforce Password Sharing Crackdown Amid Price Hike

Max, formerly HBO Max, plans to crack down on password sharing, with initial messaging starting soon and stricter rules by 2025-2026. Warner Bros. Discovery aims to charge multi-household users more and may increase subscription prices. This follows Netflix's successful crackdown on password sharing, which boosted its subscriber numbers. Max currently has 110.5 million subscribers, with plans ranging from $9.99 to $20.99 per month.

Max to Enforce Password-Sharing Crackdown with New Fees
business1 year ago

Max to Enforce Password-Sharing Crackdown with New Fees

Max is preparing to implement a password-sharing crackdown with "very soft messaging" over the next few months, as part of Warner Bros. Discovery's strategy to address multi-household usage. This move is seen as a form of price increase, encouraging non-subscribers to pay more. The rollout will continue into 2025 and 2026, similar to strategies used by Disney Plus and Netflix. Additionally, Max may consider a price increase, leveraging its "premium nature." The service recently added 7.2 million subscribers, reaching a total of 110.5 million globally.

"Netflix's Subscriber Surge and Earnings Exceed Expectations Amid Password Sharing Crackdown"
businessentertainment1 year ago

"Netflix's Subscriber Surge and Earnings Exceed Expectations Amid Password Sharing Crackdown"

Netflix's crackdown on password sharing has led to a wave of additional subscribers, contributing to the streamer's full-year subscriber count in 2023. The company aims to convert freeloaders into paying subscribers, offering cheaper ad-supported tiers as an option. As Netflix prepares to release its first-quarter 2024 earnings, the impact of this policy on consumer spending and the streaming giant's continued growth remains a focal point for investors.

Disney CEO Bob Iger Confirms June Crackdown on Password Sharing for Disney+
entertainmenttech1 year ago

Disney CEO Bob Iger Confirms June Crackdown on Password Sharing for Disney+

Disney CEO Bob Iger confirms plans to crack down on password sharing for Disney+ starting in June, with enforcement expanding to all subscribers by September. This move follows similar actions by Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery, as subscription services aim to curb unauthorized account access. Disney's recent integration of Disney+ and Hulu apps in the US further consolidates its streaming offerings.