Bango wins StreamTV Award for Innovation in Monetization

Bango has been named the winner of the Innovation in Monetization category at the StreamTV Awards 2026, recognizing the impact of the Digital Vending Machine® (DVM™) in helping streaming services grow through subscription bundling.

The award celebrates companies that are redefining how streaming services generate revenue, recognizing innovations that create sustainable growth while enhancing the customer experience. In an increasingly competitive streaming market, Bango was recognized for its role in helping streaming services drive sustainable growth through bundling, reaching more customers, reducing churn and unlocking new revenue opportunities – as demonstrated by TelevisaUnivision, which uses the Bango DVM to grow its subscriber base and expand into new markets with it streaming service ViX.

Streaming services face a challenging landscape. Consumers are managing more subscriptions than ever before, while rising costs and subscription fatigue are putting pressure on growth.

Research from Bango shows that while streaming has become an essential part of everyday life, affordability remains a major challenge. One in three US households are cutting back on other spending to keep their subscriptions, yet nearly two-thirds say they still cannot afford all the services they want.

This shift has created the rise of the “Savvy Subscriber”, consumers who actively seek value, flexibility and convenience in how they access digital services. Rather than asking consumers to choose between subscriptions, Bango enables them to access more of the services they love through bundles.

At the center of this transformation is the Bango DVM, powering subscription bundling for leading telcos, banks, retailers and other resellers worldwide.

The Bango DVM enables subscription providers to distribute their services through trusted partner channels, reaching audiences far beyond traditional direct-to-consumer models. They can launch sophisticated offers across multiple partners and markets, accelerating growth while reducing operational complexity.

The platform also supports the growing trend of “co-opetition” and multi-party bundling – where subscription services work together to deliver greater value to consumers. By making it easy for services to bundle alongside complementary subscriptions, the Bango DVM helps subscription services expand reach, increase engagement and improve customer retention.

The StreamTV Awards recognition highlights the growing importance of bundling as a key driver of the subscription economy.

As streaming, entertainment and digital services continue to converge, consumers increasingly expect simple, flexible ways to discover and manage subscriptions. The Bango DVM is helping make that future possible, giving subscription providers and resellers like telcos, banks and retailers the tools they need to grow while delivering the experiences consumers want.

Learn more about the Digital Vending Machine and how Bango is helping subscription businesses and resellers grow through bundling.

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