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Inside the SVOD Shift: Stalled Growth, International ARPU, & Engagement Metrics

August 17, 20261:29

Has premium streaming hit its ceiling in mature markets? Matthew Keys, Publisher of TheDesk.net, explains why Netflix and other SVOD platforms stopped disclosing subscriber counts once domestic growth stalled. He breaks down how low international ARPU and rising subscriber churn forced platforms to pivot toward engagement and bundling.