

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.
Max Is Getting A Homepage Upgrade, Including Dynamic Video Previews
Max subscribers can expect a homepage upgrade to begin rolling out this week in the U.S. After receiving the app update, users with an adult profile will gain access to…
Streaming’s May 2025 Record Total TV Share Exceeded The Combined Share Of Broadcast And Cable
For the fourth straight month, Streaming has recorded an all-time total TV viewership high. Following on from the 44.3% reported for April, Nielsen‘s latest The Gauge report confirmed a 44.8%…
Hulu’s Latest Subscriber Perk Is A Discount On LG Products
Earlier this month, Disney launched its new ‘Hulu Perks’ program, offering Hulu subscribers additional savings and offers outside of the streaming service. Hulu has now launched its latest Hulu Perk…
DirecTV Is Adding A New ‘Lionsgate Collection’ FAST Channel
DirecTV is adding a new ‘Lionsgate Collection’ FAST channel. Described as a “first-of-its-kind collaboration,” the channel is being added in partnership with Lionsgate. Due to launch in the coming weeks,…
It Looks Like A ‘MyLocals’ DirecTV Genre Pack Is Coming Soon
One of the big changes in the live TV streaming market in 2025 was DirecTV‘s introduction of Genre Packs. Since launching in February, DirecTV has slowly expanded the number of…
El Reino Infantil Content Now Available on HappyKids
A selection of El Reino Infantil content is now available to stream on HappyKids, the free platform designed to provide kids with safe, educational and entertaining experiences. El Reino Infantil,…
Amazon And Roku Partner To Increase Ad Inventory Reach Across Roku And Fire TV Platforms
Amazon and Roku might compete at a variety of levels, including hardware, but that doesn’t mean the two cannot find common ground, as demonstrated by their now combined approach to…
What To Watch This Weekend: 14 New Movies And Shows Now Streaming (June 13, 2025)
A variety of new movies and shows are now available to stream at home. To make sure you don’t miss out on any of these new arrivals, here’s a roundup…
Xfinity X1 Customers Can Watch Season One of Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ for Free Next Week
Xfinity X1 customers will have the opportunity to watch, or rewatch, the first season of Netflix‘s ‘Squid Game‘ for free next week. While no Netflix subscription is required, Xfinity X1…
Four More Interactive GameBreaks Are Coming To Samsung TV Plus
During last month’s NewFronts, Samsung Ads confirmed a number of new interactive ads were coming to the free streaming service, Samsung TV Plus. Among the new interactive ad types was…
A New ‘Lucky Dog’ FAST Channel Is Now Available to Stream on Xumo Play
If you’re a fan of the Lucky Dog animal rescue series then you’ll probably also love this new FAST channel from Hearst Media Production Group and Xumo. The Lucky Dog…
Tubi And Kickstarter To Bring Over 20 Crowdfunded Movies To Free Streaming Service
Tubi is already home to a varied catalog of rare finds, hidden gems, and somewhat strange titles, and the free streaming service will also soon be temporarily home to a…
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