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Jun 20 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Popular Shows Drive Brand Sales More Than Sports

Streaming hits like “Stranger Things, ” “Emily in Paris” and “Wednesday” help brands sell products at a rate 30 % higher than most other entertainment properties, according to new data released by a global marketing firm. The study was presented at an industry conference in London and shows that fan

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Jun 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Grand Theft Auto VI Pre‑Orders Start June 25 – New Cover Revealed

Rockstar Games has set a new date for fans to lock in their copies of Grand Theft Auto VI: the pre‑orders go live on June 25 across PlayStation, Xbox and a handful of retailers. The game will debut on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S; a PC launch is still unannounced. The c

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Jun 17 2026FINANCE

Mortgage slowdown hits Rocket Companies shares as rates rise

Rocket Companies, a big name in home loans, is facing tougher times because mortgage rates have jumped unexpectedly high. Analysts now say the company’s short-term outlook isn’t as strong as it once was, leading to a downgrade in its stock rating. Higher rates mean fewer people can afford new mortga

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Jun 01 2026TECHNOLOGY

What makes people keep coming back to OTT video apps?

Streaming services have taken over how people watch shows and movies. But why do users stick with one platform over another? A recent study looked at four key parts of the user experience: how smooth the service runs, how users interact with it, how it makes them feel, and the overall quality of sup

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May 14 2026BUSINESS

The Rise of Smart Ads in Streaming TV: How to Catch the Right Viewers

Streaming services keep growing, but so does the frustration of jumping between apps to find something to watch. A new approach tries to fix that by bundling live TV, on-demand shows, and free channels into one place. This makes life easier for viewers—and gives advertisers a clearer path to reach t

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May 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

What’s worth your screen time this week?

Streaming services are throwing fresh options at viewers this week, mixing familiar faces with surprising updates. A Texas ranch drama kicks things off Friday on Paramount+. It follows two characters from a popular show as they rebuild their lives one year after a major plot twist. If plotting reven

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May 09 2026BUSINESS

Prime Video’s Big Play for Ads and Sports

Streaming services usually fight over shows and movies, but Amazon’s Prime Video is playing a different game—one where live sports and ads score big points. The platform recently revealed it made over $17 billion from ads in just three months, beating traditional media giants like Warner Bros. and P

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Apr 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

How streaming shows got serious and changed TV forever

Streaming wasn’t always about making its own shows—it started as a digital video store where people could finally watch whatever they wanted anytime. The turning point arrived when platforms began producing original series, not just borrowing from movie libraries. Amazon Prime Video took the lead wi

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Apr 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Spring Screen Picks: More Than Just Fun to Watch

Streaming services seem to believe April is the perfect time for a horror workout, not spring cleaning. Netflix rolls out 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, a twist on the rage-zombie formula where humans become the real villains. A lone survivor teams up with a scientist trying to cure the infected,

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Apr 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The Secret Behind Today’s Star-Stuffed Crime Dramas

Streaming changed the game for whodunits, and some shows ride that wave better than others. Hulu’s hit trio—Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez—turned a simple apartment-building murder podcast into a must-watch habit. Their chemistry feels fresh even when the script leans on inside jokes a

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