

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.
Paramount+ Ended Q1 2024 With 71 Million Global Subscribers
Paramount+ ended the first quarter of 2024 with more than 71 million global subscribers and announced a change in Paramount Global leadership.
Local Now FAST Channels Arrive on LG’s Free Streaming Service, LG Channels
With a total of 223 Local Now FAST channels having been added to LG Channels, LG TV users in many markets can now check out their local channel.
Peacock Premium Increasing In Price For The Second Year In A Row
Peacock Premium subscriptions are increasing in price for the second year in a row. The latest increase arrives in time for the Paris Olympics.
Expect Max’s Password Sharing Crackdown To Be Very Similar To Netflix’s Crackdown
Similar to Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery’s password sharing crackdown is expected to include charging Max subscribers a fee to add members.
New ‘Champions League’ FAST Channel Launches On Pluto TV And CBS Sports CTV App
The new ‘Champions League’ FAST channel offers soccer fans year-round access to Champions League related content, including highlights.
Roku ‘Streaming Households’ Climbed To 81.6 Million In Q1 2024
Roku ended the first quarter of 2024 with 81.6 million ‘Streaming Households.’ A modest increase on the previous quarter.
New YouTube TV Subscribers Can Save $170 On NFL Sunday Ticket — And Still Save $45 On Their First 3 Months
With up to $215 in savings on offer, now’s a good time to considering signing up to YouTube TV and adding NFL Sunday Ticket to the base plan.
Mattel Entering the FAST Game With New Barbie and Friends, Hot Wheels Action, and Mattel Jr. Channels
Mattel is officially getting into the free, ad-supported streaming TV game with the launch of its first-ever FAST channels later this year.
Amazon Prime Video To Stream Seattle Kraken Games Starting Next Season
New multi-year agreements with Tegna and Prime Video offer Seattle Kraken fans more ways to watch games throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Philo Adds Six New Channels, Including Dabl, MSG SportsZone and Scares by Shudder
Philo has added another six FAST channels to its lineup. The new additions come from AMC Networks, TV One and Weigel Broadcasting Company.
Streaming Ads In Q1 More Effective Than Linear TV Ads For McDonald’s, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, And Carl’s Jr.
While streaming offers advertisers another way to engage with consumers, some companies fare better with streaming ads than others.
Peacock Closed Q1 2024 With 34 Million Paid Subscribers
Peacock continues to slowly grow its subscriber base. The streaming service closed the first quarter of 2024 with 34 million paid subscribers.
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