Netflix

I wasn’t going to weigh in on the Tyson-Paul fight — dissecting staged spectacles isn’t usually my thing — but as advanced media lessons go, this one delivered a knockout. Continue Reading →

Despite its rapid expansion, the underlying economics of streaming remain challenging, with major media companies grappling to achieve profitability. As always, subscription costs are trending upwards… but this feels like a pivotal moment. Continue Reading →

I'm a fan of Black Mirror and I have great respect for Charlie Brooker, but GIGO (Garbage In, Garbage Out) rules! Continue Reading →

Sharing is caring… unless you're a Netflix subscriber. In that case, the streaming giant wants you to pay for your own account. However, in a move that is actually far more interesting than its crackdown on password sharing, Netflix will let users transport their profiles from the account they share to a new (paid) account. Continue Reading →

On yesterday's investor call, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings said that Netflix is perfectly positioned because linear TV will be dead in "five to ten years." Continue Reading →

As you know, there are only three business models: I pay, you pay, or someone else pays. While everyone says they hate commercials, ad-supported business models simply refuse to die. Why? "Free" (aka "someone else pays") is very compelling for both consumers and shareholders. So compelling, in fact, that our friends at Netflix are looking to introduce their lower-priced ad-supported tier by the end of the year. Continue Reading →

According to the WSJ, Comcast is considering an acquisition of Roku or a tie-up with ViacomCBS to expand and enhance its streaming business. Continue Reading →

Will Netflix ban password sharing? Some users are getting messages that suggest the service is cracking down on accounts logged in to multiple locations. Shelly Palmer talks all about it with Rosanna Scotto and Lori Stokes on Fox 5's Good Day New York. Continue Reading →

Some Netflix customers are getting a message on their screens, prompting them to sign up for their own account if they aren’t watching with the subscriber. This raises the question, "Why buy the cow when you can stream it with your friend's password for free?" Continue Reading →

Christmas is Friday, and many online retailers can no longer guarantee delivery before the holiday. If you’re struggling to find a last-minute digital gift ideas, here's something for everyone on your list. Continue Reading →