These smaller, cheaper streaming packages often focus on sports or news, and are meant to appeal to consumers tired of bloated, expensive cable subscriptions.

Netflix doesn’t have much room to grow subscribers, with 300 million already. In the future, it will likely tout revenue and user engagement.

Despite hiccups with a boxing match, the ad revenue a live football double bill would bring is one of the reasons it’s worth the gamble.

But relying only on streaming services can make accessing some shows and movies more challenging for consumers.

Media giants see the economics of cable TV weakening and consumer interest shifting to streaming, experts say, despite profitability issues.

Netflix has stormed the Korean market with billions of dollars of investment, bringing the industry global recognition, but leaving creators feeling short-changed.

The media giant reported $321 million in operating income for its streaming services in the fourth quarter, just two years after they were losing more than $4 billion.

“Somebody recently put it as not realistic, but authentic,” said Debora Cahn, creator of “The Diplomat.” “And I think that’s the right way to describe the goal.”

The singer, songwriter and author discusses creativity and the “double bottom line” that rewards artists but makes them vulnerable.

A new deal between Comcast and Diamond Sports Group isn’t enough to keep teams from pursuing new streaming alternatives.