Author: Jess Barnes
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Sling TV Receives Prestigious Technology & Engineering Emmy Award
Sling TV has just announced that they will receive the Technology & Engineering Emmy Award in the category of “Pioneering Development of Large Scale, Cloud Served, Broadcast Quality, Linear Channel Transmission” at the 71st annual Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards on April 19, 2020 at the National Association of Broadcasters annual conference in Las Vegas.…
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Roku Ultra vs Roku Ultra LT: Which is the Right Roku Device for You?
Are you looking for a new streaming device but aren’t sure which one is right for your space, budget, and streaming needs? We can help. In this post, we’re comparing the Roku Ultra and Roku Ultra LT to help you decide which will work best for you. Roku Ultra Roku Ultra LT Price $99.99 $79.99…
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Dabby Can Help You Organize, Manage & Enjoy Your Streaming Services to Make Cord Cutting Easier
With the growth of streaming video and new services and many new services launching, many cord cutters are finding it frustrating to keep subscriptions organized and find the content they’re looking for. DabKick has a solution and we had the opportunity to try it out at CES. Dabby is DabKick’s answer to what they see…
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Major League Wresting Partners with ICM for Broadcast & Streaming Deals
ICM Partners has signed a deal with Major League Wrestling with plans to create broadcast and streaming deals when TV rights are available in spring. ICM Partners will also represent MLW with the launch of MLW Studios, a multi-platform media studio, offering a slate of original scripted and non-scripted programming, the league shared in a…
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CenturyLink Settles a Case for Deceptive Advertising
CenturyLink has settled a lawsuit in Oregon, alleging that CenturyLink used deceptive advertising by not disclosing fees included in billing. As a result of the settlement, the company will pay $4 million. Last month, CenturyLink settled a similar case in Washington state that ended with the company paying $6.1 million in refunds to customers who…
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Netflix Scores 24 Oscar Nominations for The Irishman, Marriage Story & More
Oscar nominations were announced this morning and, after the Academy voted to allow streaming services to be eligible for the awards, Netflix has taken 24 nominations. The Irishman and Marriage Story got top honors, each receiving a nomination for Best Picture, alongside Ford v Ferrari, Jojo Rabbit, Joker, Little Women, 1917, Once Upon a Time…
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Disney+ Was the Top Downloaded App in the US for Q4
In Sensor Tower’s Store Intelligence Data Digest for Q4 of 2019, the data shows that Disney+ is the top downloaded app in the US, with over 30 million downloads from iPhones, iPads, and Google Play from October 1 though December 31. Disney+ beat out Tik Tok, Facebook, and YouTube to take the top spot. While…
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Hulu Expands Creative Leadership as it Launches Creative Arm, Greenhouse
Hulu has expanded its creative leadership with two new hires, Brandon Pierce, Vice President, Creative Director and Liz Levy, Vice President, Head of Creative for Brands. Pierce and Levy join as Hulu launches its creative division, Greenhouse. Brandon Pierce will lead a new multi-disciplinary creative function to work with Hulu’s existing creative teams including designers,…
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You Could Win Free TV for Life from VIDGO
Vidgo has a question for you and if you come up with the best answer, you could win free TV for life. Update: Vidgo has now made this contest available nationwide. If you’re living anywhere in the US, share your post on Instagram or Twitter to win free TV for life! Today, Vidgo announced on…
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Fox is Launching Fox Soul, A Streaming Service Targeting African American Viewers
Fox is launching Fox Soul, a live, ad-supported streaming channel geared toward an African American audience. The free channel will include original content along with existing content from Fox. The company said that Fox Soul will “aim to celebrate black culture and highlight the real topics that affect the everyday lives of the African-American community…