Walmart Ponders Streaming Deal With Paramount, Disney and Comcast (nytimes.com) 8
Walmart has held discussions with major media companies about including streaming entertainment in its membership service, The New York Times reported Tuesday, citing three people with knowledge of the conversations, part of an effort to extend its relationship with customers beyond its brick-and-mortar stores. From a report: In recent weeks, executives from Paramount, Disney and Comcast have spoken with Walmart, the people said, as the retailer ponders which movies and TV shows would add the most value to its membership bundle, called Walmart+. The people spoke on the condition of anonymity because the discussions were private. It is unclear whether any of the streaming companies are inclined to reach a deal with Walmart. Disney operates the Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu streaming services; Comcast owns the Peacock streaming service; and Paramount runs the Paramount+ and Showtime services.
A Walmart+ membership, which costs $12.95 per month, includes free shipping on orders and discounts on fuel. It also includes a free six-month subscription to the Spotify Premium music service. As the streaming field gets more crowded, the biggest media companies have turned to giants in other industries to find new subscribers. Wireless providers like Verizon and T-Mobile have struck deals to offer their customers free or discounted subscriptions to streaming services like Disney+ or Paramount+ as an extra incentive to sign up. Media companies, in turn, receive an influx of new customers whose subscriptions are subsidized by their wireless partner.
A Walmart+ membership, which costs $12.95 per month, includes free shipping on orders and discounts on fuel. It also includes a free six-month subscription to the Spotify Premium music service. As the streaming field gets more crowded, the biggest media companies have turned to giants in other industries to find new subscribers. Wireless providers like Verizon and T-Mobile have struck deals to offer their customers free or discounted subscriptions to streaming services like Disney+ or Paramount+ as an extra incentive to sign up. Media companies, in turn, receive an influx of new customers whose subscriptions are subsidized by their wireless partner.
Peacock had zero subscriber growth the past year (Score:1)
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I hope they all fail. (Score:1)
I hate all of these companies because they are all money grubbing bastards who wouldn't hesitate to use child labor or slaves if it were legal. It's really no wonder that they are thinking of joining forces.
must BUY ESPN to shop FUCK THAT! (Score:2)
must BUY ESPN to shop FUCK THAT!
Synergy (Score:2)
More content (Score:1)
What is Walmart bringing to the table? (Score:2)
Walmart could also learn a lesson from in-person Comcast locations. Such a distinct mixture of clueless apathetic staff that make you wait like it's an Apple store. They really went for Wal-mart's signature style on that one.
previsiones para el deporte (Score:1)