Back From The Brink
After years of internal divisions, family squabbles, lawsuits, and sexual harassment investigations, Viacom and CBS are starting to resemble real companies again.
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Apple Debuts Streaming Service
Apple is expected to finally announce its new streaming service during the company’s March 25th conference.
Will Apple Buy Netflix?
Apple has too much cash and not enough imagination. There is growing speculation that Apple will purchase Netflix.
Trouble Brewing Abroad
There is a disturbing international trend that emerged from Netflix’s latest financials that has not been discussed widely.
Netflix’s Dirty Secret
Netflix has 139 million paying subscribers after adding 29 million subscribers last year versus 22 million in 2017.
Netflix Pays Top Dollar
Perhaps the biggest revelation from Netflix’s earning call last week is the admission that they are “ready to pay top-of-the-market prices for…”
Hulu Subscribers Swell
The Hulu streaming service reached more than 25 million subscribers at the end of 2018. On a year-over-year basis Hulu subscriber growth rose 48%.
Netflix Conquers Europe
Netflix gauged the climate in Europe perfectly, first by increasing funding to produce more local content, and by forging licensing deals with local content partners.
Streaming Showdown
Netflix’s streaming supremacy will be challenged in 2019 when Disney and Warner launch their own direct-to-consumer services.
Apple Postpones Slate, Again
Apple has twice postponed the launch of its first slate of shows. Producers and agents involved in projects at Apple expect the date to be pushed back once again.