
John Finn
John Finn is the Founder and Editor of Streaming Better, where he helps consumers make smarter decisions about streaming. Since launching the site in 2019, John has focused on breaking down live TV streaming, SVOD, AVOD, FAST, and TVOD services.
John has been covering technology since 2014, writing and editing for multiple online publications before shifting his attention to the streaming industry. His work includes hands‑on testing, industry research, and a consumer‑first perspective designed to highlight what actually matters.
Originally from England and now based in the United States, John holds a degree in Psychology. Before entering the streaming world, he worked as an airline reviewer — an experience that helped shape the detail‑oriented evaluation style he now applies to devices, services, and industry trends.
John subscribes to multiple streaming services to stay current with the market, but he continues to advocate for the cost‑effective strategy of rotating services based on what you want to watch, rather than paying for everything at once.
John’s Core Topics
- Live TV Streaming
- SVOD, AVOD & FAST Services
- Streaming Industry Analysis
- Device Reviews
- Consumer Streaming Strategy
Featured Articles
A selection of John’s most popular guides and explainers.

Want to Save on Streaming? Here Are 7 Tips I Use to Stream For Less
Seven things I do to help keep a lid on my monthly streaming costs.

Live TV Streaming Subscriber Tracker
See how many subscribers the most popular live TV services have, and had in the past.

Streaming 101: A Beginner’s Guide To Services, Devices, And More
Want to get started with TV and video streaming? You’re in the right place.
All Articles
John’s latest articles and guides.
Halloween Streaming Guide (2026): The Best New Releases, 2025 Horror Hits & Classics
It is that time of the year again. With October now here, and Halloween just around the corner, it is that time when many of us will watch some very…
Diamond Sports And Amazon Agree Deal — Prime Video To Take Over DTC Services
Diamond Sports and Amazon have agreed a deal which will see Amazon take a minority stake in Diamond and Prime Video offer Diamond’s DTC services.
ViX To Offer A ‘Premium With Ads’ Tier In The U.S. Later This Year
ViX currently offers free (ViX Gratis) and premium (ViX Premium) plans, and a new ‘Premium with Ads’ tier is due to launch later this year.
Streaming Accounted For 35.9% Of Total TV Usage In December 2023
In spite of a 1.2% increase in usage, Streaming only accounted for 35.9% of total TV usage in December, resulting in another monthly drop.
Many CTV Users Apparently Want More TV Ads To Come With Buy Option
Around half of connected TV (CTV) users surveyed said they want all TV ads to come with the option to quickly buy advertised products.
Apple Vision Pro Users Can Stream Disney+, ESPN, Paramount+, Peacock, Prime Video and More
Apple has now confirmed which streaming services Vision Pro users will be able to access and watch when using the new mixed reality headset.
YouTube TV Spanish Plan Explained: Price, Channels and More
Considering signing up to YouTube TV’s Spanish Plan? Here’s what you need to know first, including the price and the selection of channels.
The Criterion Channel Annual Plan Is Down To $79.99 (A $20 Saving)
Fans of The Criterion Channel can currently get an annual subscription for just $79.99. This ‘winter special’ deal results in a saving of $20.
Peacock Exclusive AFC Wild Card Game Was Most-Streamed Live Event in U.S. History
Viewers reportedly “flocked to Peacock” for the exclusive AFC Wild Card game, resulting in the most-streamed live event in U.S. history.
DirecTV and Tegna Agree New Multi-Year Distribution Deal
DirecTV and Tegna have now agreed a new multi-year distribution deal, bringing to an end a dispute that had resulted in a loss of channels.
The CW Is Still The CW But Drops ‘The’ From Logo
The CW has now opted to drop ‘The’ from the logo and change the color of the logo. In spite of the semi-rebrand, The CW is still The CW.
Tennis Channel And T2 Now Available On Hulu Live TV
For those that have been waiting, Tennis Channel (via the Sports Add-on) and the T2 FAST channel are both now available on Hulu Live TV.
Hulu’s ‘Paramount+ with Showtime’ Add-On Now Unlocks Access To The Paramount+ App
Hulu subscribers signed up to the ‘Paramount+ with Showtime’ add-on can now create a Paramount+ account and stream at no additional cost.
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