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How do streaming services profit?

Streaming services, like the one Warner Bros offers, make money primarily through subscriptions. As more people sign up, the service's income grows. This growth helped Warner Bros achieve a surprise profit despite other areas of their business struggling, showing the increasing importance of digital entertainment.

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