

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.
DirecTV Launches AI-Powered ‘DirecTV Elect’ Platform For Political Advertisers
DirecTV has launched a new AI-powered digital platform for advertisers, DirecTV Elect. The new platform is designed to help political advertisers better reach CTV (connected TV) audiences. Key Takeaways DirecTV‘s…
Paramount Is Starting 2026 With A Paramount+ Price Increase
The cost of a Paramount+ subscription will increase in price in early 2026. The cost increase is being justified as a way to continue investing in the streaming service and…
DAZN’s New Ultimate Plan Includes Pay-Per-View Fight Nights
If you’ve been considering signing up to DAZN but wasn’t keen on paying extra throughout the year for pay-per-view events, the service’s latest plan might be a solution. The new…
YouTube TV Now Issuing Credits To Customers Affected By Disney Dispute – How To Claim Yours
YouTube TV has now begun issuing credits to customers affected by its ongoing carriage dispute with Disney. The dispute resulted in the loss of a number of Disney-owned channels, as…
Best Thanksgiving Movies To Watch — And Where To Stream Them
It’s Thanksgiving again and whether you’re looking for a movie to watch with friends and family or during some alone time, there are plenty of great titles available. Here are…
Disney Says It Offered YouTube TV A Cheaper Deal And Flexible Packages
As the dispute between Disney and YouTube TV continues, Disney recently sent out a memo to employees to provide an update on the situation. According to the memo, Disney tried…
What To Watch This Weekend: All Her Fault, Frankenstein, Pluribus, and More Now Streaming (Nov. 7, 2025)
There are plenty of new movies and series for you to stream at home this weekend, including the new thriller series, All Her Fault, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, and the…
AMC Networks Saw No Change To Streaming Subscribers In Q3 2025
The third quarter of 2025 was neither good nor bad for AMC Networks in terms of streaming subscribers. The company ended the most recent quarter with 10.4 million streaming subscribers,…
Sling Changed How It Calculates Subscribers To Include Day, Week, And Weekend Pass Customers
Sling TV ended the third quarter of 2025 with almost two million subscribers, an increase on the previous quarter, and bucking the subscriber loss trend the service has encountered over…
Warner Bros. Discovery Ended Q3 2025 With 128 Million Streaming Subscribers
Warner Bros. Discovery ended the third quarter of 2025 with 128 million streaming subscribers. While the number includes those signed up to HBO, HBO Max, Max, and Discovery+, the company…
Sling Rebounds In Q3 2025, Climbing Back To Almost 2 Million Subscribers
Sling ended the third calendar quarter of 2025 with almost two million subscribers. The update confirms the last full quarter saw Sling buck a trend that had routinely resulted in…
Save 50% On A Hallmark+ Subscription With Promo Code
Hallmark is currently running a promotion which reduces the cost of a Hallmark+ annual subscription by 50% for a limited time. The deal lowers the cost of the first year…
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