Over 30% of subscriptions are now purchased via third parties and 77% of subscription leaders are prioritizing indirect acquisition this year to combat rising direct costs.
Nearly half of viewers already use aggregators and consume an average of 9.2 TV sources—three more paid subscriptions than non-users—highlighting their growing role in driving platform engagement.
Bango’s 2025 survey reveals 32% of U.S. consumers now pay for specialist streaming or subscription platforms, with 63% preferring to consolidate payments through a single bill.
Hub’s 2025 “TV Advertising: Fact vs. Fiction” survey shows over 50% of viewers willing to prioritize streaming subscriptions over other leisure spending despite widespread concern about rising costs and recession risks.
As 36% of US and 35% of UK consumers cancel streaming subscriptions, 57% say they would pay more for AI-powered features—revealing a shift from quantity to quality and personalization in a saturated market.