Streaming Wars

<p><b>FINALIST:</b> <i>2025 Foreword Indies Book of the Year - Science and Technology</i><br><b><br>Streaming didn't just change what we watch. It changed who holds the power in entertainment.</b><br><br><b><i>Streaming Wars </i></b>reveals how platforms like Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Spotify and Amazon Prime have transformed more than just entertainment. They've rewritten the rules of streaming services, media economics, power and visibility. Journalist <b>Charlotte Henry</b> explores what's really going on behind your screen, from Hollywood's 2023 strikes to the rise of ad-supported tiers, the global race for live sports and the slow fade of traditional TV. <br><br>With a sharp, accessible lens, Henry breaks down how AI, rebundling and fierce platform competition are driving a new era of streaming and why this shift matters now. Perfect for anyone who wants to understand how streaming is reshaping culture, business and what we watch. <br><br><i><b>Themes include:</b> streaming disruption, media economics, cultural visibility, platform competition, Hollywood strikes, the future of entertainment</i></p>