Tag: Peacock
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Peacock Had More Paid Signups After Getting ‘The Office’ Than it Did at Launch
After a long run on Netflix, The Office returned home to NBC at the beginning of 2021. The Dunder Mifflin crew now calls Peacock its home, and it appears that fans have followed it over to the new streaming service. Around the time of The Office‘s arrival, Peacock saw more paying subscribers sign up than…
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Peacock will bring Frogger service for a game show
Get ready for some serious nostalgia. Peacock has announced a new physical competition series Frogger based on the popular 1980’s video game. The show will take contestants through an epic, supersized course of Frogger filled with challenges from the original game by Konami. Peacock has ordered 13 one-hour episodes. Contestants will have to get through…
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Peacock Will Add Unscripted, Comedy, True Crime & Sports Content
At this week’s Television Critics Association Press Tour, NBCUniversal’s Peacock announced an upcoming slate of new content including unscripted, comedy, true crime, and sports series. “Peacock is committed to expanding the breadth and depth of our content and pushing the boundaries of compelling storytelling across genres,” said Susan Rovner, Chairman, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and…
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Study: Streamers that Launch With Mobile Carrier Deals have Better Initial Success
The months leading up to the launch of a new streaming service are always filled with advertisements and promotions to generate interest. Streaming services often market their new content with free trials, discounted subscription prices, or the appeal of new original content. Another marketing tactic we’ve seen a lot of recently is piggybacking on big…
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What Should You Binge Watch Next? 100+ Recommendations from Cord Cutters News Readers
We asked for binge-worthy series recommendations, and Cord Cutters News readers delivered. If you’re looking for a new show to watch, we’ve got you covered with more than 100 suggestions in over a dozen categories, all available to stream. These are the series that CCN readers are watching (or re-watching) lately. Sci-Fi & Fantasy Stranger…
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‘Modern Family,’ Live Sports, Original Premieres, and More on Peacock in February 2021
Peacock is pulling out all the stops this month to add a slew of new titles for your viewing pleasure. Let’s start with some new series and seasons hitting the platform, including the premiere of Peacock Original Punky Brewster, season 19 of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, and all 11 seasons of Modern Family. For the sports…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: Vidgo’s Promo Success, The Growth of Cord Cutting & More
This week, we got Quarter 4 results from cable companies, and found out just how well two of the most popular new streaming services are doing. Here’s what happened in the world of cord cutting this week. Breaking News Looking back at some of the top stories this week. Vidgo’s Promotional Offer Pays Off Last…
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Peacock Reaches 33 Million Sign Ups
While Comcast lost cable viewers in Q4 2020, its streaming business has been booming. Comcast reported that Peacock has reached 33 million sign ups, up from 22 million signups reported in Q3. As always, when talking about Peacock numbers, it’s important to note that Peacock has a free tier along with its premium paid tier.…
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Peacock Gets Exclusive Streaming Rights to WWE Network
A new deal will bring exclusive access to WWE Network to NBC Universal’s streaming service Peacock. Wrestling fans will get both on demand content and a 24/7 live channel. WWE Network’s content will be available with a paid Peacock subscription, which starts at $5/month. “NBCUniversal has a long-standing relationship with WWE that began nearly 30…
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NBCSN Will Shut Down, Sports Will Move to USA and Peacock
NBC Sports Network will be shutting down by the end of this year. NBC Universal’s sports channel is known for NHL, NASCAR, and English Premier League soccer among other sports. “At the conclusion of 2021, we have decided that the best strategic next step for our Sports Group and the entire Company is to wind…