Author: Jess Barnes
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Former HBO Exec Returns as SVP of Program Marketing for HBO Max from Netflix
Today, HBO announced that Pia Chaozon Barlow will be returning to the company to take on the role of senior VP of program marketing for HBO Max. Barlow is coming back to HBO after serving as Head of Marketing, Nonfiction and Kids & Family for Netflix. Prior to her role at Netflix, Barlow was Director…
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Watch Star Trek: Picard with One Free Month of CBS All Access
Star Trek: Picard premiered on CBS All Access early this morning. The new series, an exclusive for CBS All Access, has already gotten plenty of positive feedback from long time fans and first time viewers of the Star Trek franchise. If you want to check out the show for yourself, CBS is giving you the…
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USDA Gives Another $25 Million+ in Funding to Expand Rural Broadband Funds
On Monday, the US Department of Agriculture announced that they had given $18.7 million to be used for bringing broadband access to rural areas in West Virginia. “This project is providing a critical communications investment in some truly rural areas of West Virginia,” West Virginia State Director Kris Warner said in a statement. “Through USDA’s…
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AT&T TV Will Likely Be Launching Nationwide on February 11
We may have a launch date for AT&T TV. Sources say that AT&T TV will likely launch on February 11, 2020. Update: It has been reported that AT&T has pushed back the launch until late February 2020. This information is supported by the fact that AT&T TV beta accounts are now giving users a message…
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The President & CEO of The Hallmark Channel is Leaving Crown Media
Hallmark Cards, Inc. announced Wednesday that Bill Abbott will be leaving Crown Media Family Networks. Abbott’s last day at the company will be Friday. “After 11 years, Bill Abbott, president and CEO of Crown Media is leaving the company,” said Mike Perry, president and CEO of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in a press release. “I want…
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AT&T TV NOW is Currently Down for Some Users
This morning, some AT&T TV NOW subscribers are finding that they can’t login to the app to watch content. If you’re receiving an error message this morning, it’s likely part of a widespread issue with the streaming service. Update: AT&T TV NOW on most devices is working again. If you are still having trouble logging…
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Kansas Cable TV Provider Ends TV Service to Focuses on Streaming As Cord Cutting Grows
Rainbow Communications, a telecommunications service provider offering cable and internet services in Northeast Kansas, has announced that they will end TV service on June 30, 2020, and help customers switch to streaming. In a letter to customers, Rainbow Communications noted that 80% of their customers’ internet traffic comes from watching video online. In an effort…
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The Free Streaming Service XUMO Adds Demand Africa Channel
Today, XUMO TV has added another channel to its lineup, giving viewers another option for free content to watch without a subscription. The newest channel is Demand Africa, found on channel 515. Demand Africa Demand Africa From Nollywood to Ghallywood, and beyond, Demand Africa offers unlimited 24-7 access to the largest curated collection of Pan-African…
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Digital Media Rights Launches 5 Linear Channels for Kpop, Thrillers, Kids’ Shows & More
Content distributor Digital Media Rights (DMR) announced yesterday that they have launched five content-driven, free, ad-supported channels. These channels will first be available on the Samsung TV Plus platform. AsianCrush is a pan-Asian channel; Coroco is a kid friendly family channel; KMTV will feature K-pop; Midnight Pulp is for horror, thriller, and cult classics; and…
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Acorn TV Acquires UK David Tennant Drama Deadwater Fell
AMC’s Acorn TV, a provider of content from Britain and beyond, has acquired the new UK drama Deadwater Fell. The four part series stars David Tennant and Cush Jumbo. The Acorn TV Original miniseries will make its exclusive North American premiere in April 2020. Recently premiering to record ratings on Channel 4, the series was…