At one point, it was advantageous for some streamers to share a running tally of subscriber growth. Not so anymore.

There’s been a steady drumbeat of increases from other streamers too, as platforms move away from chasing subscriber growth to chasing profits.

An abundance of options and services means some streamers struggle to turn a profit.

The move is part of the White House effort to get rid of “junk fees” for consumers. Cable TV is already struggling with defections.

Netflix and Amazon are rushing to sign writers, directors and showrunners for multiyear, multimillion-dollar deals. The latest: Netflix confirmed that it has inked a deal with Kenya Barris, the creator of the ABC sitcom “Black-ish.” So what are these streaming companies going after with all the money they’re spending? Click the audio player above to […]