Tag: Netflix
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The First Crack In The Cable Wall: NBCUniversal To Launch A Dozen Direct To Hulu Shows
NBCUniversal is making a bold move to offer a dozen shows directly online through services like Hulu. Linda Yaccarino, president of ad sales for NBCUniversal released a statement saying “The combination of digital video alongside television content is extremely powerful and becoming an increasingly important part of the connection advertisers make with consumers.” she said. […]
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Netflix Asks 9th Circuit Court To Reconsider Copyright Ruling
Netflix is moving quickly to get a surprising ruling from the 9th Circuit Court that would allow actors to apply a copyright claim to their performance in movies. This ruling could allow actors to force popular movies off of services like Netflix. Forcing Netflix to create a streaming deal with each actor in the film […]
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New Study: 9% of All Americans Are Considering Canceling Cable/Satellite
A new study from Strategy Analytics says 9% of all Americans are considering canceling cable/satellite. When looking at just 18-24 year olds that number jumps to 14%. This would be a jump from 2013 where according to this study 6% of all adults with a internet connection canceled their cable cords last year. Strategy Analytics […]
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53% Of All Media Consumed In The US Comes From Online Sources
The Convergence Consulting Group reports that of all media consumed in the United States 53% of it is online media. 41% of all media consumed by US residents is consumed by online streaming subscriptions. A additional 12% of all media viewed by Americans are downloaded movies. The Convergence Consulting Group also predicts from a study they finished this […]
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Comcast jumps 6 slots on Netflix ISP Speed Index In Just One Month After Netflix/Comcast Deal
I don’t think any one is surprised to see after the Comcast/Netflix deal. Comcast jumping higher on the list is not unexpected but jumping 6 ISPs in such a short time is surprising. If you ever needed proof that ISPs are throttling Netflix and similar services here it is. “We are dedicated to delivering a […]