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A “Pause Ads” Feature Is Beginning To Show Up on Streaming Services Like Hulu, Peacock and Max
Once upon a time, commercial breaks meant a race to grab a snack and a bathroom break as fast as possible before the show came back on. Needless to say, the ability to pause shows and movies on streaming services was a game-changer. Now, more streaming services are trying out showing an ad graphic when…
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Comcast Could Get Billions More Than Expected From The Sale of Hulu, Analyst Says
Comcast and Disney have yet to agree on a final sale price for the cable company’s 33% share of Hulu, but new data suggests the streaming service is more valuable than the two companies estimated. “Based on our conservative projection, we believe that Hulu may be valued at $45 billion,” Seeking Alpha analysts said in…
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Actors and Studio Representatives Restarted Talks Today To End the Strike
SAG-AFTRA’s negotiating committee said company executives asked to return to the bargaining table with official talks underway today. The request came on the guild’s 100th day on the picket line. “It is clear that the strength and solidarity shown by our members has sent an unmistakable message to the CEOs,” the committee said in an…
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Amazon Wants to Deliver Satellite-Based Broadband to India
Amazon is seeking regulatory approval from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center, or IN-SPACe, to launch its Project Kuiper satellite-based broadband services in India, according to The Economic Times. “Project Kuiper will bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world, including rural and remote places in India,” an Amazon…
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Verizon Added 100,000 Postpaid Phone Subscribers in Its Third Quarter
With the release of its third quarter earnings on Tuesday, Verizon said it added 100,000 postpaid phone subscribers — a massive jump from the 8,000 the carrier reported for its 2022 second quarter. Over the last year, the nation’s largest wireless provider has fallen behind its more aggressive rivals, AT&T and T-Mobile, and has only…
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Amazon Is Reportedly Seeking an NBA Package for Tuesdays or Thursdays
Amazon might soon create an NBA version of its Thursday Night Football package. Sources told Front Office Sports that the company is eyeing a package on Tuesday and Thursday nights, with the league expressing interest in Amazon. Last year, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he was “fascinated” by Amazon’s NFL package. The NBA is also…
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Americans Are Spending Less on Streaming in 2023 As Cord Cutters Cut Back
Over 350 streaming services have been tracked in North America alone, according to data from research firm Parks Associates – a vastly different market from digital video’s origins in 2007. “The sheer number of services and [business] models is really staggering to keep up with,” Elizabeth Parks, president of Parks Associates, said during Wednesday’s webinar. …
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YouTube’s New AI Tools Help Brands Sync Ads With Cultural Moments
YouTube is working on a new way for advertisers to better reach viewers. The video-sharing app last week announced Spotlight Moments, a new AI feature that automatically identifies the most popular and relevant videos so advertisers can more easily “own the moment” around important events that viewers are engaging with. “Spotlight Moments gives brands a…
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A Massive IPTV Service Was Shut Down by Law Enforcement
Law enforcement in Indonesia took down a massive illegal IPTV operation last week. The ringleader has been arrested and faces up to eight years in prison in addition a fine of up to two billion Rupiahs, or $126,000. West Java Regional Police apprehended the operator of pirate sites PaseoTV and OkStream on October 16 after…
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Amazon’s Launches New Password-Less Sign-In To Keep Your Account Safe
Amazon said on Monday that it’s rolling out passkey support to make it easier for customers to log into their Amazon accounts. Support is available for browsers with iOS access rolling out, and Android support coming soon. Passkeys are a considered safer and more convenient than passwords because they can’t be written down or accidentally…