Philo adds shopping channels QVC, HSN
Philo has inked a distribution agreement with QVC Group that involves its two flagship shopping channels.
Philo
Philo is an Internet-based streaming cable television alternative based in San Francisco, California. The service is privately-held and owned through a consortium of investors, including A&E Networks; AMC Networks; Discovery, Inc. and Paramount Global (formerly ViacomCBS).
Philo weighs adding more ad-lite bundles into core offering
The company’s FAST channels are a gateway to its premium subscription, which will offer more ad-lite streaming bundles in the future.
Case study: Philo earned new subscribers after accepting Cash App
Philo converted free trial users to paying subscribers after integrating Stripe and accepting alternative payment forms like Cash App, according to a new case study published this week.
Philo adds free streaming channels from Kevin Hart’s entertainment company
Philo has inked a distribution deal with Kevin Hart’s media company Laugh Out Loud Productions to distribute two of the company’s free streaming channels on its platform
Philo grows to 3.4 million active users, 79 million monthly streaming hours
Philo now serves 3.4 million streamers each month with its assortment of premium cable networks and free streaming channels.
Philo hires Steven Chang as Head of Integrated Product Marketing
Chang previously worked at Verizon Media, later Yahoo, and held roles at Roku and Amazon Studios.
Philo adjusts price for customers billed through Apple
Subscribers who prefer to pay for Philo through Apple will be charged $4 more, though the increase can be avoided with direct billing.
Philo adds multiplex channels from Starz, MGM Plus
Philo has quietly expanded the availability of Starz and MGM Plus channels available through the platform for those who subscribe to the premium add-ons.
Philo grows to 1.3 million subscribers, eyes profitability next year
Philo grew its subscriber base by 300,000 in 2024, and is expecting to be fully profitable by next year.
Philo earns “Best Places to Work” designation by Built In
Philo has ranked on Built In’s “Best Places to Work” chart for yet another year, a testament to employee satisfaction and retention at its three offices.
Philo starts offering Allblk as add-on package
Philo has launched another add-on package that expands the availability of TV shows and movies offered through the platform.
AMC Plus becomes latest streaming service to increase price
AMC Networks is raising the price of its flagship streaming service AMC Plus, with the cost of the ad-supported plan at $7 per month.
Philo adds more Christmas movies through Hallmark Plus add-on package
The streaming add-on costs $8 per month, and is available to those who subscribe to Philo’s paid service.
Philo adds new free streaming channels, including WBD FAST networks
Philo has incorporated a new round of FAST channels into its service, including 11 from Warner Bros Discovery.
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Season 5 of Yellowstone returns to Paramount Network on Sunday, November 10 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Here’s how to watch it online.
Philo grows FAST offering to more than 100 channels
Philo has grown its free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) offering to more than 100 linear content channels.
Philo brings wallet-friendly streaming app to LG smart TVs
Philo has made its wallet-friendly streaming TV app available as a native option on LG WebOS-powered smart TVs.
Philo rolls out brand refresh, new tagline
“A better way to TV” is core to the wallet-friendly streaming service’s identity.
Philo adds six new FAST channels to streaming TV service
The channels add to Philo’s growing collection of FAST content streams, which clock in at nearly 100.
Philo updates logo, rolls out refreshed look on streaming apps
The updates are part of a total brand realignment that Philo will fully unveil between now and next month.
Philo teases brand identity refresh in cryptic social media post
Exclusive: Philo is rolling out an updated brand identity, with full details to be revealed in early September.
Sinclair open to distributing multicast networks on budget-friendly TV platforms, exec says
Sinclair has discussed the possibility of distributing its multicast networks on low-cost streaming services, a company executive affirmed in an interview.
Philo integrates AMC Plus into core programming package
Budget-friendly streaming pay television service Philo has integrated AMC Plus into its core programming package.
Philo working to bring Weigel’s MeTV Toons to streaming service
Philo is planning to offer Weigel Broadcasting’s retro cartoon channel MeTV Toons shortly after it launches in late June.
Philo adds five new FAST channels to service
Philo has added five new free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels to its budget streaming video platform.
Philo raising price to $28 a month, launching standalone FAST tier
The core programming package will also get AMC Plus, but only if customers upgrade to the new price.
Frndly TV retracts statement on MeTV Toons carriage
The service will carry the channel shortly after it launches in mid-June, but isn’t ready to announce distribution plans just yet.
Philo adds six new channels to base plan, including Dabl
Four other channels from AMC Networks are also launching on Philo this week.
U.S. streamers watch nearly 44 hours of video per week, study says
A research analyst with Parks Associates said streamers are watching more free, ad-supported content — and that might lead to higher churn across subscription-based services.
Dish Media forms addressable advertising pact with Philo
The partnership allows Dish Media clients to purchase addressable advertising inventory against dozens of channels available on Philo.
Philo lands on Vizio smart TVs
Philo has integrated its wallet-friendly streaming television service into Vizio’s smart TV sets.
Philo exec: Cable companies right on bundling, wrong on price
Philo COO Mike Keyserling called Charter and Disney’s novel product bundling deal a “model for the future” as pay TV seeks to co-exist with streaming services.
Philo adds Vevo Holiday music channel to streaming service
Philo has added a holiday-themed music video channel in partnership with streaming brand Vevo.
Philo launches Black Friday discount with 50 percent off
Philo is offering a deep discount on its wallet-friendly streaming cable television service for Black Friday.
Philo adds 10 new streaming channels from AMC Networks
Philo is adding around a dozen new channels programmed by AMC Networks, the company announced on Tuesday.
Philo adds Me TV Plus, Movies! to budget streaming package
Wallet-friendly streaming service Philo has added three new channels to its $25 a month package.
Philo adds new streaming channels from Sony, Tastemade
Philo has added seven new streaming content channels, including five owned by Sony Pictures Television.
Philo reaches deal to keep AXS, HDNet Movies
Wallet-conscious streaming cable replacement Philo will be keeping AXS and HDNet Movies after all.
Philo keeps AXS, HDNet Movies on platform for now
Philo is working toward renewing its agreement with Anthem Sports & Entertainment to continue offering AXS and HDNet Movies to customers.
Philo to remove AXS, HDNet Movies by end of month
Streaming cable TV alternative Philo will remove two general entertainment channels on July 31.