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Netflix Was ‘Creatively Attuned to Us,’ Says Martin Scorsese After ‘The Irishman’ Premiere (Fortune)

"We couldn't get the backing—there was no way—for years," recalled Scorsese. "Ultimately, it was [Netflix content chief] Ted Sarandos." Netflix put up the $160 million budget, ... More

Why so Many eSports Players Retire by 25 – and What Comes Next (THR)

With the average gaming career lasting just four to five years, these 20-somethings must find new ways to make ends meet. As one insider warns, "Once you've peaked, it's too late."... More

Connected Vehicle Data Will Revolutionize Audio Industry (Street Fight)

The advent of “connected” vehicles has created an exciting opportunity to utilize data collected from a vehicle’s infotainment system for application to the media industry, i... More

MLB’s YouTube Game Live Streams Averaged 1.2M Views This Season (Variety)

Did Major League Baseball’s first batch of exclusive game broadcasts on YouTube knock it out of the park — or were they just a decent digital at-bat? Overall, across 13 MLB gam... More

How TikTok Holds Our Attention (New Yorker)

On the popular short-video app, young people are churning through images and sounds at warp speed, repurposing reality into ironic, bite-size content.... More

What’s Next for the Digital Living Room? (Knowledge@Wharton)

Will any one company ever win the digital living room wars? “One view is that this will be a ‘winner-take-all’ contest in which one firm will dominate the home infrastructure... More

Tesla Launches Netflix, YouTube In-Car Viewing (TVB Europe)

Tesla drivers can now stream Netflix and YouTube in their cars following a new software update. The company said that Model S, Model X, and Model 3 dashboard displays can now conne... More

Social Media Trends Translated for the C-Suite (DXC Technology Blog)

Even the dedicated social media wonk has a hard keeping up with the latest in social platforms and tools for enterprise use. Once they’re identified, the next challenge becomes e... More

Here’s How Many Hours American Workers Spend on Email Each Day (CNBC)

If you work in an office, email is likely an essential part of your job — and your life. When software company Adobe surveyed over 1,000 American workers for its annual email usa... More

With 4 UK Shows, Including BBC Global News, Quibi Steps Up Global Ambitions (Digiday)

Quibi’s deep pockets are stirring up excitement among U.K. creators, but there’s a cautious undercurrent about how the platform will spin commercial success from short-form vid... More

Sorry, Streamers: The Race to Snag Old Shows Leads Nowhere (Wired)

Reruns of Friends and The Office have been a phenomenon for Netflix, but aren't a lock to attract subscribers in the coming streaming wars.... More

Now Tinder Wants You to Have Your First Date on Tinder (NYT)

A choose-your-own-adventure series is designed to give young Tinder swipers something to talk about.... More

4 Things Digital Marketers Should Get Smart About (AdAge)

At the end of 2018, Magna Global released its advertising forecast, which predicted that digital advertising will account for 50 percent of global ad spend in 2019. Keeping up on t... More

Generation Hashtag is Reshaping the World (Verdict)

Generation hashtag describes a demographic of people born between 1991 and 2005. This unique group covers younger members of the millennial group, as well as older members of Gener... More

BitTorrent to Launch Public Beta of New Live Streaming App (Variety)

BitTorrent is getting ready to open the floodgates for its new live streaming app. BitTorrent Live, which is also known as BLive, is being described as a live streaming app with so... More

Amazon Introduces Mobile Game Benefits for Prime Members (VentureBeat)

Amazon announced that Prime members will now receive free mobile game content, starting with in-game items for the hit battle royale game PUBG Mobile from Tencent. This comes in ad... More

Netflix Lands Streaming Rights to ‘Seinfeld’ (Variety)

Netflix yada yada yada “Seinfeld.” Variety has confirmed that the streaming giant has landed the global streaming rights to all 180 episodes the genre-defining sitcom. The deal... More

Dolby Vision Part of New Motorola TV (Engadget)

In partnership with Indian e-commerce site FlipKart, Motorola India unveiled Motorola TV, a range of smart TVs with IPS technology in sizes ranging from 32 to 65 inches. The sets w... More

How Technology is Extending the Advertising Experience (CMO)

Advertising has always been about connecting with consumers on their terms. And, by now, it’s entirely clear those terms and conditions are changing at an unparalleled rate. Emer... More

Spotify Wants to Know Where You Live and Will be Checking In (CNET)

Spotify knows a lot about its users -- their musical tastes, their most listened-to artists and their summer anthems. Spotify will also want to know where you live or to obtain you... More

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