Author: Jess Barnes
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AT&T is the Largest Distributor of HBO & Says Continue to Bundle Video and Wireless
During AT&T’s 3rd Quarter 2019 earnings call, AT&T was asked about how bundling wireless services with video plays a part in bringing in new customers and retaining current customers. Randall Stephenson, CEO of AT&T took the opportunity to talk about the role HBO has played and will play in the future with the launch of…
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How to Cut the Cord with Hulu & Save Money But Still Watch The Shows You Enjoy
With the much anticipated updated grid guide going live on devices over the past few weeks, Hulu is becoming an even more user friendly alternative to cable. Today, we’re sharing more information about Hulu with Live TV to show you how you can cut the cord and watch TV with this streaming service instead. What…
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Whistle is Launching an OTT Channel, Names Griffin Gmelich EVP of OTT and Content
Whistle, an entertainment and sports media company, is launching an OTT channel called WhistleTV. The new channel, set to launch in quarter 4 of 2019, will offer a variety of free, ad-supported content 24-hours a day, ranging from original programming, episodic content featuring popular social media influencers, niche sports league programming, inspirational movies and documentaries. Leading…
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AT&T TV NOW Will Now Cost $65/Month – Is It Still Worth It?
Last month, we reported that AT&T TV NOW PLUS and MAX plans would be increasing in price. Readers with AT&T TV NOW subscriptions have been reaching out to let us know that they’re receiving notices about the price change which will take effect on November 19, 2019. With plans now starting at $65/month, is this…
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The Food Network Kitchen Wants to Help You Host For the Holidays
The new Food Network Kitchen app is making it easier to learn how to create impressive meals for family and friends. So, it only makes sense that the Food Network and the new app are sharing content all month long to help you prep for holiday entertaining. “Food Network and Cooking Channel have Thanksgiving covered…
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When Will Disney+ Be Available on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, & More? You Asked We Answer
During the Q4 earnings call on Thursday, Disney confirmed that Disney+ will be available on the following devices: Roku PlayStation 4 Fire TV Apple TV Android iOS Chromecast Xbox Samsung Smart TVs LG Smart TVs According to Amazon and other sources, the Disney+ app will not be available on these devices until launch day, November…
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Netflix CEO Isn’t Worried About Competition From HBO MAX, Disney+, Peacock, & More
At the New York Times DealBook conference Wednesday, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings gave a keynote that addressed the wave of new streaming services launching and where he sees Netflix going in the future. Hastings responded to questions about the competition with full confidence in Netflix and loyal subscribers who will stick with the platform they’ve…
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Cable TV Could Lose 6.2 Million Subscribers in 2020 As Cord Cutting Continues to Grow, New Study Shows
As we’ve gotten the numbers from Quarter 3 reports, we’ve been seeing pay TV subscriber numbers drop across the board. Comcast, Spectrum, Verizon, and AT&T lost a combined 1.7 million subscribers just in the last quarter. Now, analysts at UBS say that those losses will likely continue in 2020. The firm estimates another 6.2 million…
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Here is Everything Disney+ Announced During Today’s Earnings Call
During today’s Quarter 4 earnings call, Disney made a few new announcements about the launch and the future of Disney+. Disney+ Will Be Available on Many Devices Now at launch, the Disney+ app will be available on Roku, PS4, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android, iOS Chromecast, and Xbox, along with Samsung and LG smart TVs.…
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Hulu Will Soon Become The Exclusive Streaming Home For FX Shows
Today during Disney’s earnings call Disney’s CEO Bob Iger Announced that Hulu will become the new home for FX programming. Soon Hulu will add a huge catalog of older FX programming as the exclusive home of FX now that Disney owns FX and Hulu. This will not just be new FX shows added hours after…