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Roku is Launching an Ad Market Place for Buyers & Sellers
Over half of Roku’s revenue now comes from ad sales and subscriptions. To help grow that earlier this year Roku launch their own ad-supported streaming service called The Roku Channel. Now Roku has announced a new audience marketplace for ad sellers and buyers who want to advertise on Roku. Already major media companies have announced deals…
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The History Channel Comes to The FREE Streaming Service XUMO
Today A&E Networks announced a deal to bring The History Channel’s content to the free streaming service XUMO. Now you will find a collection of History Channel content streaming for free on channel 350 through XUMO. “HISTORY is committed to telling stories that are both informative and entertaining all at the same time,” said Stefan Van Engen, SVP, Content, at…
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Google Chromecast is Down World Wide
Do you own a Chromecast or a device with Chromecast built-in? If your Chromecast is not working this morning no worries, it is not you, but Google’s backend servers are down right now. Right if you try to cast Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, etc to your Chromecast you will likely find an error, or it just…
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Only 8% of Americans Still Buy Music CDs
Today Limelight Networks released their 2018 State of Digital Lifestyles report. With it comes some revelations that should seriously worry TV executives. One of the most interesting parts of the report was how strong digital music has become. According to the survey, only 8% of Americans still purchase music CDs. Fifty-three percent prefer streaming music…
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PlayStation Vue is Once Again Giving Away 6 Months FREE Upgrades to Their Elite Package
Once again, PlayStation Vue is giving away free upgrades to its Elite package for select PlayStation Vue Access subscribes. If you get the upgrade don’t expect an email telling you that you got the upgrade. Several readers today told Cord Cutters News that they just suddenly saw a ton of additional channels in their PlayStation…
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There Are Three Types of Cord Cutters: What Type Are You?
One of the most common arguments among cord cutters is what is cord cutting? Can you be a cord cutter and subscribe to a live TV streaming service? Is the true meaning of cord cutting just using an antenna? From our experience, you can put cord cutters into three categories. Here are the three types…
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Amazon Just Cut The Price of The Roku Ultra to $89
For the last few weeks, Amazon has had the Roku Ultra on sale for $89.99. Recently Amazon permanently marked down the 2017 Roku Ultra to just $89. No longer is the Roku Ultra listed as being on sale but now has a permanent price of $89. (Always subject to change.) If you look at Roku’s own website…
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Hulu Just Hired a New Head of Ad Platforms
Just a few weeks after Hulu announced a major management shakeup today it was announced that Hulu has hired former Adobe Executive Jeremey Helfand to be the new Head of Ad Platforms for Hulu. With this new job Helfand will be responsible for the development of Hulu’s advertising strategy, product innovation, technology development, and ecosystem partnerships. “Excited…
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Here is Everything FREE on Tubi in July 2018
Starting July 1… Valkyrie (2008) Equilibrium (2001) Superstar (1999) Chasing Amy (1996) Uptown Girls (2003) Bulletproof Monk (2002) Windtalkers (2001) The Ninth Gate (2000) Down to You (1999) The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000) Clerks Uncensored (1999) Chasing Niagara (2016) Assassin’s Game (2015) The Condemned 2 (2015) Birds of Paradise (2014) The Angriest Man in Brooklyn…
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New AT&T Watch TV Details
Last week AT&T officially announced their AT&T Watch TV service. This new sports free streaming service will include 30+ channels for $15 or free if you have an AT&T Unlimited & More plan. AT&T did say it would launch this week but details of the standalone $15 a month service would come at a later date.…
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Hulu & Viacom Strike a New Deal to Bring Viacom Programming Back to Hulu
Just over a year ago, Viacom pulled most of their content from Hulu. Only a handful of Viacom programming remained on Hulu and no Viacom Networks streamed on Hulu’s new live TV streaming service. Now Viacom has agreed to return to Hulu in a new streaming deal. Now shows from networks like Nickelodeon and MTV…
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AT&T’s Headlong Rush Into Streaming Is Bad For Cord Cutting
AT&T has recently been rushing forward since their deal to buy Time Warner closed. From buying an ad company to announcing a new streaming service, AT&T Watch TV, it seems that all things are full speed ahead at the company. Yet maybe AT&T needs to slow down and look around. Just as AT&T starts to…
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Roku Controls 70% of All Cord Cutting
When it comes to cord cutting you may think of companies like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. One you may want to give a second look at is Roku. In 2017, one in four TVs sold in the United States was a Roku TV. Multiple reports say over half of all streaming players sold in the…
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YouTube Is Offering 3 Months of FREE YouTube Premium & YouTube Music
Want an ad-free YouTube experience? Want access to YouTube Originals? Right now, YouTube is offering a 3-month free trial of YouTube Premium. Typically $11.99 a month, right now you can get 3 months free. The best part is this deal includes YouTube Music, giving you full access to a huge catalog of music. There is…
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Here is Everything New on Netflix, Hulu, & Amazon For The Week of June 25th 2018
Here is everything coming to Netflix in June 2018. June 25 Hotel Transylvania: Season 1 June 26 W. Kamau Bell: Private School Negro Star Wars: The Last Jedi June 29 Churchill’s Secret Agents: The New Recruits GLOW: Season 2 Kiss Me First La Forêt Nailed It: Season 2 Paquita Salas: Season 2 TAU Recovery Boys Harvey Street Kids…
