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Comcast Executives Face Push Back on Pay Increases During WGA Strike
In a recent email to Comcast and Netflix shareholders, the Writers Guild of America urged them to vote against a proposed pay increase for top-level executives. The emails outline how this pay increase is in poor taste considering the ongoing Writers’ Strike over compensation for streaming services among other demands. The strike started on May…
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Apple Adds New Features to Apple TV
Apple announces its line of Apple TV 4K will soon see new features amidst software updates. Starting this fall, Apple TV 4K will be able to run FaceTime and enable video conferencing. Dolby Vision 8.1 will also be added to the upgraded tvOS 17 operating system. New features and enhancements make Apple TV simpler to…
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Florida Is Working With Comcast & Others to Expand Broadband Internet
In May, Governor Ron DeSantis earmarked $60 million for the Broadband Opportunity Program to provide Florida’s most underserved or unserved communities access to broadband internet. This monetary award, paired with previously issued funding, totals more than $226 million dedicated to connecting over 250,000 homes and businesses to broadband internet across the state. This will go…
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More ESPN Layoffs Are Coming
Thousands of ESPN layoffs have been expected for months and the third round is slated to begin. This time, on-air talents are going to be on the chopping block along with other staffers. ESPN will cut hosts and anchors who do not hold multiple positions across the network. While there’s no official word on who…
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Walmart Gives Pay Boost to Thousands of Employees
Walmart is giving raises to thousands of employees in the company’s Health and Wellness roles. Pharmacists’ annual salaries will increase to $140,000 a year not including incentives and bonuses. Around 3,700 Walmart pharmacists will be getting this raise. “As our Health and Wellness business continues to grow, we’re serious about being an employer of choice…
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Spotify Lays Off 200 People
As Spotify begins reorganizing its podcast division, the company announced another round of layoffs. The music streaming platform is merging two podcast networks, Parcast and Gimlet Studios, into a “renewed” Spotify Studios department. As a result, Spotify’s Vice President and Head of Podcast Business Sahar Elhabashi released a statement earlier today saying this merger will…
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Verizon’s New Discount Bundle Offers a Cheaper Way to Get Netflix & Paramount+ With Showtime
Verizon is bringing together competing streaming services for a special discounted bundle package. Verizon already rolled out an exclusive free 12 month Netflix Premium subscription to customers earlier this year, though this new myPlan +play promotion is going to cost customers, albeit slightly less than getting each service separately. “This new and distinctive streaming bundle…
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“Murder, She Wrote” Is Coming To Free OTA TV
Start TV is bringing everyone’s favorite “whodunit” show to its lineup this July. Murder, She Wrote is slated to join a 4th of July marathon celebrating heroines. The fan-favorite television series is one of several additions to Start TV’s lineup featuring empowering leading ladies. Murder, She Wrote was Angela Lansbury’s most well-known role. Her portrayal…
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T-Mobile to Start Charging a Fee to Pay Bills in Stores
T-Mobile recently revealed the company will begin charging customers to pay their bills in stores. The new policy goes into effect on July 19th, 2023. While customers will still be able to pay their bills at a retail location, an additional $5 charge plus tax will be applied to their balance. Employees at T-Mobile retail…
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Here is How Comcast & Spectrum Plan to Use Phones to Beat Cord Cutting
Could mobile phones ensure Comcast and Spectrum’s future as profitable companies? The latest reports from MoffettNathanson show an increase in mobile lines compared to cable subscription numbers. In the first quarter of 2023, cable providers added approximately 1.05 million new mobile lines, bringing the total number to just shy of 12 million members. The report…