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…
Fubo Adds Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) to Channel Lineup
Fubo has agreed a new distribution deal to make Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) available to subscribers across a seven-state region.
Netflix And Bath & Body Works Collaborate On ‘Bridgerton’ Product Collection
Netflix and Body & Bath Works have partnered up to release a new collection inspired by Bridgerton scenes, characters, key icons and moments.
Fox Nation Will Soon Be Available as a Sling TV and Sling Freestream Add-On
Following a new distribution agreement, Fox Nation will soon be available to bundle with a Sling TV plan or add to a Sling Freestream account.
Half Of A Streaming Service’s User Base Will Sign Up And Cancel Within A Year
Churn data and Net Promoter Scores suggest consumers are growing more unhappy with streaming services and are more likely to cancel sooner.
Americans Spend More On Streaming Services Than On Gas, According To Tubi Survey
A new study on streaming behaviors and preferences by Tubi found Americans spend more on streaming services and TV packages than on gas.
Tubi Reaches 78 Million Monthly Active Users And 8.5 Billion Streaming Hours
Tubi had a pretty good 2023 overall. The popular free streaming service reached 78 million monthly active users and 8.5 billion streaming hours.
More Than 15,000 Roku Customers Affected By Data Breach
More than 15,000 Roku customers are understood to have been affected by a credential stuffing attack. Here’s what you need to know.
Max With Ads vs Ad Free: Should You Upgrade?
The Max ad-free plans are ideal for those wanting the best experience possible, but we don’t think upgrading is the best option for every home.
LG’s New Bluetooth Speaker Is An Audio Upgrade For LG’s StanbyME Displays
LG’s new StanbyME Speaker is designed to work perfectly with the company’s StanbyME displays, offering an improved audio experience.
Picking the Best Live TV Streaming Service — A Beginner’s Guide
What is the best live TV streaming service to replace cable? This is a question we hear a lot but the answer is not always simple. The best live TV…
Get 6 Months Of Starz For Just $20 (Or 1 Year For $45)
If you’ve been considering giving Starz a try, there are a couple of deals right now, including six months for $20 and a full year for $45.
Spectrum TV Select Plus Customers Can Now Get ESPN+ For Free
As part of last year’s distribution agreement between Charter and Disney, Spectrum TV Select Plus customers can now get ESPN+ for free.
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