All posts by Jeff Hyatt
How Big is the Stay-At-Home TV Spike? Significant, for Now (THR)
With the coronavirus pandemic keeping millions of people at home, TV use has spiked, with figures from Nielsen showing rises across all demographics. Kids and teenagers, home from ... More
Disney Plus Hits 5M App Downloads in U.K., Europe on Launch Day (Variety)
Disney Plus zoomed out of gate in Europe and the U.K. on Tuesday, according to third-party data estimates — reflecting pent-up demand for the Mouse House’s streaming service an... More
Open Source Goes Mainstream (Forbes)
Open source developments in music are leading the industry in a new direction. An increasing number of creators, for example, are building custom instruments and software, then cho... More
The Game is Not Over: eSports is Filling the Void for Sports Fans (Verdict)
As the world adapts, esports is fast becoming the much-needed antidote for sports fans. Technology has once again stepped up to the plate, and across the globe, players and fans ar... More
How 5G Could Unlock Blockchain’s Potential (Decrypt)
The next generation of mobile connectivity could lead to a blockchain boom as the two technologies intertwine.... More
YANGAROO, Recording Academy Renew Multi-Year Agreement (SCN)
YANGAROO announced the signing of a multiyear renewal with the Recording Academy, the organization behind the Annual GRAMMY Awards. YANGAROO will continue to provide its digital aw... More
The Double Disruption of the Advertising Industry and What Might Come Next (AdAge)
The short-term impact of COVID-19 is going to be huge for the advertising and marketing services sector, but could its legacy include some long-term positives? ... More
Just 8% of Consumers Think Brands Should Stop Advertising Due to the Coronavirus Outbreak (MW)
The vast majority of consumers do not think brands need to stop advertising during the Covid-19 outbreak, although they do expect companies to think about their tone and messaging,... More
Featured Jobs: Amazon Studios; Box; SAP
Head of Technical Operations & Support — Culver City, CA — Amazon Studios Sr. Product Manager, Mobile — Redwood City, CA — Box Senior Developer — Reston, VA — SAP Cl... More
Verizon to Launch Streaming Entertainment Series, Sets Dave Matthews Performance (Billboard)
Verizon has found a way to marry digital entertainment and philanthropy while honoring social distancing guidelines via Pay if Forward Live, a new weekly streaming series that will... More
Security Norms Must Shift in a Crisis (Decipher)
As the world grapples with the spread of novel coronavirus, organizations are letting employees and contractors who can work remotely stay home. While taking this step protects peo... More
Zendesk Announces Partnership With Tata Consultancy Services (MESA)
Zendesk announced a strategic alliance with Tata Consultancy Services to provide world-class, enterprise grade CRM solutions for large Enterprises. The partnership combines Zendesk... More
How Live Streaming is Keeping Music Live During Coronavirus (Forbes)
As the adage goes about necessity being the mother of invention, with the Coronavirus pandemic live shows coming home are quickly taking on new meaning and importance, both to conn... More
Coronavirus Transforms Peak Internet Usage Into the New Normal (CNET)
Cities throughout the US have emptied out amid the coronavirus outbreak. Millions of people are working from home, children are attending school remotely, and no one's heading to b... More
The Next Frontier of Social Media is Here (Forbes)
In the world of serious marketing, it can be easy to distrust new social media platforms when you’re not even sure they’ll still be there in three to four months’ time. That�... More
The Gamification of Cybersecurity Training (Forbes)
In recent years, a steep rise in demand for cybersecurity professionals has resulted in a huge shortage of experienced employees. By 2021, there will be 3.5 million unfilled positi... More
Verizon Media Joins NAB PILOT Program (B&C)
NAB describes PILOT as "a coalition of innovators, educators and advocates dedicated to advancing broadcast technologies and cultivating new media opportunities," as well as "a pla... More
How ZOO Keeps Content Secure Through the Entire Dubbing Workflow (ZOO Digital Blog)
As a dubbing services provider for the biggest names in entertainment, we recognize that we’re dealing with some of the most sought-after TV and movie content around. But how do ... More
Cyber Risks Abound as Employees Shift From Offices to Homes (Bloomberg)
As companies and government agencies send their employees home to avoid contact with the coronavirus, many cybersecurity teams are facing the unenviable challenge of securing spraw... More
