Spotify is letting creators build Patreon-style memberships inside the app
… Creators already using paid subscriptions elsewhere won’t necessarily have to start from scratch. …
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YouTube Premium is quietly winning the war against ad blockers
… In addition to Pichai’s official note, Google’s Chief Business Officer, Philipp Schindler, was quoted by CNBC as saying that YouTube’s paid subscriptions have become a bigger revenue source than ads on the platform. …
That viral Ghibli trend helped ChatGPT make millions of dollars
… Notably, Google also offered free AI subscriptions to billions of users, especially in growing markets such as India, which may have impacted its revenue. …
Buying an Android phone is no longer enough — Google wants you to subscribe too
… 447 votes If you use all of these perks on a regular basis, Google’s AI subscriptions represent fair or even good value for money. …
Spotify just rolled back its 30% price hike in a key market
… Meanwhile, India accounts for nearly 10% of Spotify’s global user base of 761 million, making it an important market to pursue, if not for revenue, then for increasing its user count. …
I've used Plex for 10 years. Here's why absolutely no one should pay $750 for Plex Pass
… It is a legacy feature that continues to be maintained, while Plex’s actual growth strategy relies heavily on advertising impressions, data monetization, and digital marketplace revenue cuts. …
YouTube Premium’s latest price hike may cost it more than a few subscribers, survey suggests
… That doesn’t sound great for YouTube, especially since the increased revenue the streaming service will get from the $2 bump to the Individual plan is only 14% more. …
Plex too expensive? This underrated alternative might be even better anyway
… Likewise, while Plex is busy raising revenue, Jellyfin relies on the free time of its countless contributors to keep development ticking. …
I found 2 ways to remote stream my Plex library for free — here's how
… Plex was once the darling of the community, but its current focus on recurring revenue has forced many users to look for an exit. …