Author: Kayla Wassell
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Cord Cutting 2.0 is Here As Cable TV Companies See Internet Growth Slow
Major cable TV companies are experiencing a slow growth of broadband internet subscribers. The Leichtman Research Group analyzed the top U.S. broadband service providers totaling 96 percent of the entire market and the numbers don’t look promising for cable. For the first quarter of 2023, only 65,000 subscribers signed up for all leading cable companies…
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Almost 90% of U.S. Households Use Internet Connected TVs to Stream
Broadcast television is losing its grip on the entertainment market as more cord cutters emerge in the past decade. Recent reports from the Leichtman Research Group show that nearly nine out of ten U.S. households have one, if not more, internet-connected televisions. The report goes on to break down some important distinctions between which viewing…
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Amazon Announces a New Buy Now, Pay Later Option
Amazon has partnered with Affirm and launched a new feature through Amazon Pay, making it the first ever buy now, pay later added to Amazon Pay. Customers can buy with flexible repayment options when they check out with Amazon Pay and Affirm, which promises no hidden fees, no late fees, or annual fees ever. Customers…
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United Airlines Are Upgrading to 4K OLED TVs
United Airlines is releasing a new inflight entertainment upgrade…. Just not yet. The airline will be adding up to 300,000 Panasonic Avioncs’ Astrova 4K OLED TVs screens to seatback entertainment. United Airlines’ Managing Director of Identity, Product, and Loyalty, Mark Muren, made the announcement at the 2023 Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg last Tuesday. “Ten…
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DISH Network, AT&T, And Others Strongly Object to SpaceX & T-Mobile Partnership
Since April, SpaceX and T-Mobile have been causing waves over satellite spectrum usage. The two companies originally announced a plan last August to work together to provide direct satellite to mobile coverage, much to the dismay of other internet providers. Notably, DISH Network and AT&T have been vocal about their disdain for this partnership, claiming…
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CBS Studios Senior EVP Of Production Departs After 25 Years
CBS Studio’s Senior Executive Vice President of Production Kevin Berg is departing after a quarter of a century with the company. CBS Studios is undergoing restructuring measures with Paramount TV Studios, which began last October, consolidating operations across both studios. “Kevin’s monumental contributions to CBS’ success are far-reaching and will be felt for years to…
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Warner Bros. Discovery Is Making a New Animated Flintstones Movie As It Focuses More on Animation
Warner Bros. Discovery’s new President of Feature Animation, Bill Damaschke, recently announced the company’s motion picture division will rebrand to put more emphasis on filmmakers. “It’s honoring the past and rich history of the company. Warner Bros. Pictures Animation released movies like Iron Giant, Space Jam, Corpse Bride, Polar Express, Happy Feet, and The Lego…
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The Best Free Streaming Services for Cord Cutters
Are you new to the world of cord cutting? Or perhaps looking to expand your current streaming subscriptions with some freebie platforms? Check out this list of the most popular free streaming services. Each features great content at no cost, so why not try them all? Tubi Tubi is a Fox-owned streaming service that recently…
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CNN Ad Revenue Decreased by 40% So Far This Year
This year has been a hard one for CNN. Ratings have been dropping along with employee morale, prompting CNN to make some changes. Leading up to the final weeks of former CNN CEO Chris Licht, the network saw plummeting ad sales revenue numbers. “Our data analysis suggests a significant downward trend in CNN’s ad revenue…
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AMC Considering Bundling Its Streaming Services
During the Gabelli Funds 15th Annual Media and Entertainment Symposium, AMC Networks’ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Patrick O’Connell discussed a potential “self bundle” service. This would be an expansion of its recent bundling maneuvers. AMC+ recently began offering AMC content alongside IFC, BBC America, Sundance TV, Sundance Now, Shudder, and Acorn TV. …