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Miami Herald
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Disney launches major program with perks streaming fans will love
Gone are the days when people rented VHS tapes and inserted them into a VCR to watch a movie. Now, streaming service subscriptions are all one needs to watch any movie or show they please. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Disney launched Disney+ in the U.S. in 2019, and since then, it has accumulated thousands of subscribers. Its quick success and fans' demand for the service later pushed it to expand to other countries, gradually increasing its awareness and gaining even more members. However, after multiple years of growth, Disney+ lost subscribers for the first time during its first-quarter earnings for fiscal 2025, reporting a 1% decline in total subscribers compared to the previous quarter. Related: Disney and Mickey Mouse take on Formula 1 Disney had previously predicted this slowdown and warned investors about another slight decline in streaming subscribers for the following quarter. But things began to look up for Disney. Its streaming service's total subscriber count increased by 1% during the second quarter of fiscal 2025, outdoing its own expectations. Disney (DIS) launched the new "Always-On" perks program that rewards Disney+ or bundle account members in the U.S. with experiences, sweepstakes, savings, and special discounts. Here are all the current perks Disney+ members will get: A chance to win tickets to the "Freakier Friday" world premiere before it arrives in theaters on August 8.A chance to win a 4-night cruise on the Disney Destiny, the Disney Cruise Line's newest ship. This cruise will sail from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, starting in November 2025.A 6-month free DashPass membership from DoorDash.20% off on the Adidas website and app.15% off purchases at Funko and Loungefly.A 3-month free trial of CLEAR+.A 2-month Super Duolingo free in-game emoji from Disney Emoji access to the exclusive release of Disney Pinnacle by Dapper Labs, a monthly Mystery Capsule, and a $10 Dapper Credit to claim until June 2 nights or longer at select Disney ResortsCollectionhotels and get rates starting at $99 per night at Disney's All-Star Sports MONOPOLY GO! and Star Wars TIE fighter in-game TOKEN. The Disney+ Perks are available now. Customers must have an active Disney+ or bundle subscription and enroll in the program to access them. Related: Disney World raises beloved event price to highest-ever level However, that's not all. Hulu and Disney bundle subscribers can also enjoy the program's benefits with the exclusive Hulu Perks, which will drop weekly. Hulu members will have access to these perks: Chances to win tickets to Lollapalooza, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and passes to Comic-Con in San Diego, to win items from and inspired by Hulu favorites like "The Handmaid's Tale," "A Complete Unknown," and "Only Murders in the Building."Exclusive perks from partners such as Microsoft, Pure Green, and LG Electronics. The Hulu perks program will launch on June 2. Customers must enroll in the program and have an active Hulu or Disney bundle subscription to access it. This new perks program seeks to continue increasing the subscriber count for all Disney-owned streaming services. It also aims to build loyalty by keeping fans engaged and alert for new perks that will be released constantly, instead of giving them limited-time deals as the program did previously. More Retail News: Walmart makes deal to open popular food chain in storesStarbucks brings back popular menu items after major cutsPopular chicken chain brings back beloved menu item after 7 years "More than a year ago, Disney+ pioneered the first subscriber perks program in streaming, and now, joined by Hulu, both platforms are setting a new standard for how streamers reward their audiences, adding ongoing value and delight to the Disney streaming experience," stated the press release. Although this rewards program is currently only available nationwide, it will roll out internationally later this year, according to the announcement. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Cosmopolitan
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Lindsay Lohan's Old Navy Set Is on Sale for Under $50 Right Now
ICYMI, Lindsay Lohan is in her comeback era—and it's not just the fact she's aging backwards (but yes, that too). The newly blonde bombshell is gearing up for the highly-anticipated Freakier Friday release and is set to make her television debut in Hulu's Count My Lies later this year. It's only fitting that she's now teaming up with a brand that's having a renaissance of its own. On Friday, Old Navy dropped an '80s-inspired athleisure campaign starring Lohan (and certified hottie Dylan Efron). And, aside from the fact that it's basically a millennial fever dream, we can't get over Lindsay's red-hot workout set—which just so happens to be on sale right now for under $50. Lohan—who doesn't just cosplay as a hot pilates mom, but actually is one IRL—pairs the brand's Light Support PowerSoft Longline Sports Bra with matching High-Waisted PowerSoft 7/8 Leggings, a style she calls her fav from the brand. The $19 top offers light compression with a buttery soft, sweat-wicking fabric that will keep you dry—whether you're hitting a hot yoga class or Dylan Efron casually lift that dumbbell. It also features a shelf bra with a brushed-elastic hem, removable cups, and a racerback fit that's sooo supportive. The leggings are crafted from the same material and have a contrasting piping and red side panels that pop against the red. "I like the red for a workout," Lohan told Who What Wear of the bright shade. "I think it's fun; it's nice sometimes to go exercise wearing a color because it can brighten your mood." Lindsay isn't the only fan, though. Shoppers rave about the "flattering" high-rise fit of the leggings and "super soft material" on both styles. "I'm a personal trainer, so I'm in workout leggings every day," one customer says. "These do not disappoint. The quality is great, fit and comfort are amazing, they're not see-through, and they hold up well in the wash." Now, if you'll pardon me, I have a Lohan-approved workout set just sitting in my cart waiting for a credit card. TTYL! Megan Schaltegger is an NYC-based writer. She loves strong coffee, eating her way through the Manhattan food scene, and her dog, Murray. She promises not to talk about herself in third person IRL.
Fast Company
11 hours ago
- Business
- Fast Company
Disney Plus is offering an assortment of ‘perks' to keep you from canceling when your favorite show ends
The Walt Disney Company said yesterday that it is rolling out a new 'perks' program for subscribers of its Disney Plus streaming service. The program features 11 benefits that Disney Plus users can take advantage of, so long as they remain a paying subscriber. But it's likely that Disney isn't offering these benefits out of the goodness of their little mouse heart. Instead, the perks are likely an effort to reduce one of the biggest threats that Disney Plus and all other streaming services face: 'churn.' That's the industry term for when subscribers cancel a service during a specific period. What did Disney announce? The Walt Disney Company launched the new perks program yesterday, which is now available to all Disney Plus subscribers in the United States. Disney says the new perks program will be rolling out to other geographic regions later this year. Upon its launch, the program features 11 perks that subscribers can take advantage of. However, it remains to be seen how compelling the perks will be to the average subscriber, as they appear to be a mixed bag of random free trials, discounts, and contests. For example, two of the 11 'perks' are for contests. One, if you win, will let you attend the Freakier Friday world premiere in August, while the other gives you a chance to win a free Disney cruise. In other words, these perks won't be available to every Disney Plus subscriber—merely the chance to win them will be. The perks are also full of free trials or limited memberships, including a three-month free trial of Clear+, the airport security membership program; a two-month Super Duolingo free trial; and a six-month free DashPass membership—but only if you've never been a DashPass subscriber before. Random discounts are also available, including 20% off at and 15% off at and Subscribers can also get lower rates at select Disney resorts. And then there are digital perks, including free emoji, early access to the digital pin collectable experience, Disney Pinnacle; and free in-game tokens for the Monopoly Go! and Star Wars TIE Fighter games. The perks are available to all Disney Plus subscribers in the United States, and there is no extra charge for accessing them. An effort to reduce churn Though Disney did not specifically state that its new 'always-on' perks program was an effort to reduce churn, that's likely what it is designed for. 'Churn' is the industry term that describes subscribers who cancel their streaming subscriptions, often when they've watched all the content they want to see, such as a specific movie or series. Instead of continuing to be an active subscriber to the service, they will cancel it to save money and then only resubscribe when the service has new content they want to watch. Churn stops Disney and other streaming services from receiving monthly recurring revenue from individuals. Instead of subscribing for the whole year, a subscriber who churns may cancel the service in February and not resubscribe until September, when new content of interest to them becomes available. This cycle of canceling and resubscribing is very familiar to streaming customers who juggle a lot of services and aim to keep their monthly entertainment costs down. In fact, you might say that easy cancellation was the original 'perk' of the streaming revolution—offering a contrast to the long-term contracts that were so prevalent during the traditional cable TV era. Disney is apparently hoping that by adding 'always-on' perks, it will reduce subscriber churn, as when the subscription stops, so do the additional perks. But that carrot-style approach will only work if the subscribers find value in the perks to begin with. Not the first time Disney Plus has offered 'perks' Disney announced its new perks program as an 'always-on' one. It went with this branding because this isn't the first time that Disney has offered perks to Disney Plus subscribers. In the past, it has offered time-limited perks, like reduced fares on select Disney Cruise products. But given that most of the 'always-on' perks are still limited—such as the free trials and contests—it's hard to imagine that most Disney Plus subscribers who are churners will stick around just for the perks, unless they do a lot of shopping at Funko and Addidas and really want those 15% and 20% discounts. However, it should be noted that Disney says 'new Perks will drop regularly.' The company is also rolling out perks to Hulu subscribers starting in June, which include more contests and nondescript 'exclusive perks' from LG, Microsoft, and Pure Green. Streaming is more important than ever to Disney Disney Plus is a significant focus for the Walt Disney Company, as the service is a potentially massive source of recurring income. Therefore, it's no wonder that Disney wants to make it as appealing as possible to retain subscribers and reduce churn. Recently, signs point to Disney being aware of a possible slowdown in Disney Plus growth. When it reported results for its second-quarter fiscal 2025 in March, Disney said it had 126 million Disney Plus subscribers during the period, up by 1.4 million from the quarter before. However, the company gave a lukewarm forecast for Disney Plus in the current Q3. Disney said it expects to see only a 'modest increase in Disney+ subscribers' compared to the service's Q2 fiscal 2025 numbers.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Disney Just Dropped the Ultimate Streaming Perk Bomb--And It's Not What You Think
Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) is rolling out a new wave of subscriber perks across its streaming platformsand it's not just about a better deal, it's about locking you in. Starting this week, Disney+ users logging in via the website can snag everything from $10 credits and collectible pins to discounts on theme parks and in-game bonuses. There are even sweepstakes for Disney cruises and premiere access to films like Freakier Friday. Hulu's getting in on the action tooits perks program kicks off June 2 with chances to win tickets to Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Comic-Con, and Lollapalooza. If you subscribe to both, you'll get access to both programs. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 7 Warning Sign with DIS. This move isn't about adding new users at all costs anymore. Disney has been pivoting toward profitabilityand with 126 million Disney+ subscribers and 54.7 million on Hulu, the focus has shifted to keeping them around. The streaming division delivered $629 million in operating income in the first half of fiscal 2025, and that's the real win. The idea: the longer you stay, the more valuable you becomeespecially to advertisers. And with churn at just 3% in April, well below the industry average, the early signs are encouraging. Disney's betting that perksnot just contentcould be the next moat in streaming. Executives say the new offers are a thank-you to fans, but this is also a calculated strategy to drive stickiness and reduce subscriber fatigue. Perks will hit the U.S. first, with international rollouts later this year. Whether it's a cruise, a collectible pin, or just not having to re-enter your login for the fifth time this week, Disney wants to give you one less reason to cancel. This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
Perth Now
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Lindsay Lohan has adopted a 'more condensed' sense of style nowadays
Lindsay Lohan has adopted a "more condensed" sense of style. The 38-year-old actress used to feel the pressure to keep things "changing" as a teen star in Hollywood during the early 2000s but has now decided to be "more specific" about the kind of clothes she actually "needs" to wear on a daily basis. She told UsWeekly: "I think it's become more condensed. 'I would say I'm more specific about what I need in my everyday life. I always need good pairs of leggings or jeans that I love, Whereas I used to think you need to have everything changing so fast in fashion." The 'Mean Girls' star is mother to 22-month-old Luai with her husband Bader Shammas and explained that she has become "more modest" with her outfits for her public appearances since she welcomed her son and is a little bit shocked at some of her choices back in the day. She said: "I've become a bit more modest, even on red carpets. I just like to be a little bit more buttoned up than I used to be. "When I see [those low-rise jeans] now, I'm like, 'whoa, those are actually borderline too low!" The 'Freakier Friday' actress recently admitted that she is "not as comfortable" with cetain fashion choices, but it all depends on what situation she is in at any given time. She told ELLE: ""I've always been comfort-focused. If I'm not comfortable in it, I'm not going to put it on. That's always been a big thing for me. "With time, maybe I've become a bit more modest. I'm not as comfortable risking certain things. But it depends. If it's a nice dinner date with my husband, I want to feel sexy and look nice. And then my daywear is more casual, usually. But when I'm in New York, I like to dress because I'm in New York."
