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The Power of Audio (Forbes)
Similar to digital media and now television, radio is developing its own data-driven solutions to meet the needs of advertisers. Podcasting has become among the fastest growing ad ... More
5 Things Hollywood Needs to Know About 5G (Variety)
It’s either the Next Huge Thing — a technology that alters virtually every aspect of how we work, play, communicate and travel — or an incremental lift in today’s wireless ... More
‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8 Premiere Draws 17.4 Million Viewers, Sets Multi-Platform Record (Variety)
“Game of Thrones” opened to massive ratings on Sunday night. According to figures released by HBO, the Season 8 premiere drew 17.4 million viewers across all platforms (linear,... More
AT&T Sells Hulu Stake, Values Video Service at $15B (Fox Business)
AT&T sold its minority stake in Hulu back to the company in a deal that values the streaming video site at around $15 billion. Hulu, which is now owned by two major media companies... More
The Disney+ Launch Kicks Off Game of Thrones for Streaming Services (CNBC)
Disney’s announcement that Disney+ will launch Nov. 12 for $6.99 per month will set off a battle royal among streaming services. By the end of the year, consumers will have enoug... More
Disney+ Will Launch in Asia in Challenge to Netflix (Bloomberg)
Walt Disney Co. plans to introduce its new streaming service in Asian markets around the end of this year. The entertainment giant’s Disney+ service will debut first in North Ame... More
Disney Projecting Up to 12m ESPN+ Subscribers by 2024 (SportsPro)
ESPN+, the Disney-owned OTT sports streaming service, could attract between 8 million to 12 million subscribers by the end of the 2024 financial year, the company has told investor... More
FCC Warns of Rise in Noncompliant Streaming Set-Tops (Twice)
The FCC's Enforcement Bureau has noted a rise in the marketing of set-tops with internet streaming capability that do not comply with FCC equipment marketing rules, and has issued ... More
Disney+ Available Nov. 12, Priced at $6.99 Monthly (CNBC)
Disney said Thursday it will roll out its much anticipated Disney+ video streaming service on November 12, drawing on its deep catalog of content and offering up new shows featurin... More
White House to Unveil Latest 5G Push, Rural Broadband Initiative (The Verge)
President Trump and Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai are expected to announce the administration’s latest plans to ensure US leadership in 5G and expand high-s... More
How Much Streaming Can We Take? (Forbes)
Does it seem like more people than ever are talking about shows they binged on streaming services compared to what they watched last night on traditional TV? It’s not your imagin... More
Netflix Launches Comedy Channel on SiriusXM (WaPo)
Netflix is launching its first audio venture that will feature the video streaming service’s comedy programming on SiriusXM. The companies on Wednesday announced “Netflix Is A ... More
$3K to Rent a Movie? Bringing the Theater Home for the 1 Percent (NY Times)
It’s an idea that has captivated one entrepreneur after another over the years: For a high price, allow tech billionaires, Wall Street titans, professional athletes, Russian olig... More
Criterion Channel Launches With More Than 1,000 Films (Los Angeles Times)
More than four months after the closure of FilmStruck, Criterion Collection’s library of classic films has officially returned to the streaming realm. Criterion Channel, a subscr... More
Verizon Digital Media Services Cements Partnerships With THEO Technologies, IRIS.TV (MESA)
Verizon Digital Media Services announced partnerships with THEO Technologies and Iris.TV to integrate their technologies with the VDMS Platform, one of the world’s largest stream... More
Redbox Using TiVo to Provide Personalization (B&C)
Redbox is using technology from TiVo to help people who want to rent movies find something they want to watch with improved search and recommendations. Redbox is counting on TiVo�... More
Apple’s New TV Looks A Lot Like the Old TV (CNN)
The main takeaway from the programming portion of the festivities is that there's no reinventing the wheel - that Apple is in the same business as networks, studios and streamers, ... More
Britain Plans Social Media Regulation to Battle Harmful Content (CNBC)
Britain proposed new online safety laws on Monday that would slap penalties on social media companies and technology firms if they fail to protect their users from harmful content.... More
Hulu Exploring New Ad Experiences for Binge Watching (AdAge)
Hulu is exploring new ad experiences for binge watchers, according to Peter Naylor, head of ad sales, as the streaming TV service looks for ways to insert brands into shows without... More
Five Key Insights From the Adobe Summit (Forbes)
Addressing an audience of nearly 20,000 people, Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen shared insights from how Adobe was using a custom version of their own technology to address sales and ma... More