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Hisense Names New VP of Consumer Electronic Sales
Hisense announced today that Chris Annen has been named the new Vice President, Consumer Electronics at Hisense U.S.A. “I’m thrilled to step into this role of leading our sales and digital marketing teams towards our goal of continuing to increase Hisense’s position in the US market,” said Chris Annen. “David laid a great foundation with…
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VIZIO Launches 10 New Channels for SmartCast
VIZIO announced today the launch of ten new lifestyle, DIY, fashion, travel and comedy channels for its SmartCast TV platform. With the new channels, VIZIO users can Get the latest celebrity and lifestyle news from Vanity Fair and Young Hollywood or learn about the latest innovations happening in tech from WIRED Tune in for fashion, career, and lifestyle inspiration…
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Plex Adds More Free to Stream Content
Today, Plex announced a partnership with Endemol Shine to add even more free content to its platform in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. “We are very pleased to launch another partnership, which demonstrates the enormous popularity of Endemol Shine’s catalogue,” said Kasia Jablonska, Head of Digital Distribution and Monetisation, Endemol…
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fuboTV is Adding 20 Local Fox Affiliates
fuboTV announced today that it has reached an agreement with Sinclair Broadcast Group to bring 20 local Fox affiliates to its live TV streaming platform over the coming weeks. Those in the areas surrounding the affiliate stations will get access to local news, sports, entertainment and weather from their local Fox station. These are the…
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Hamilton is Coming to Disney+ This Summer
Disney has moved up the release date of its stage recording of the hit musical Hamilton on Disney+. Originally, the show was set for a theatrical release in October 2021, but a Disney+ exec has announced that the plan for Hamilton has changed and it will be available on the streaming platform July 3, 2020.…
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YouTube TV Adds Court TV Channel
Court TV, a network covering trials, legal reporting, and expert analysis, is now available in the YouTube TV lineup. “We’re thrilled to have Court TV added to YouTube TV at a time when consumer appetite for the real-life drama of true-crime and courtroom trials has never been greater,” commented Jonathan Katz, President and CEO of…
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XUMO Launches FREE Kids TV
The free streaming service XUMO announced today the launch of FREE Kids TV, a dedicated channel with over 40 kid friendly series, on its ad-supported streaming platform. “As quarantine keeps our schools closed around the country, more than ever, families are still searching for new and engaging home entertainment options, and FREE Kids TV on…
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AT&T, Comcast, Verizon, & Other Cable Operators Lost 1.8 Million Customers in Quarter 1
Traditional cable and satellite TV providers lost a record number of customers in the first quarter of 2020, with a drop of 1.8 million, according to analyst firm MoffettNathanson. “At 63% of occupied households, traditional pay TV penetration has reached a level not previously seen since roughly 1995,” wrote analyst Craig Moffett in a research…
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The Roku Channel Adds Six Live Spanish Channels & Spanish Language Features
Today, Roku announced that it has added six live/linear Spanish language channels to its lineup of free content on The Roku Channel. The six channels offer everything from music to movies to telenovelas. Here are the six new channels: AFV Family Español: The AFV Family Channel is family-friendly comedy for all! America’s Funniest Home Videos brings…
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Tubi Viewing Time is Up 150% Since Last Year
This week, Fox shared its first quarter earnings. Fox Corp acquired Tubi in a $440 million deal in March, giving the free streaming service the resources to build its content library and grow within the ad-supported streaming marketplace. Because Fox Corp is now the owner of Tubi, we got some insights about numbers and viewing…