Hulu turns 15; what’s its long-term future?
Hulu turns 15 years old in 2023. While it’s one of America’s most prominent streaming services, what does its long-term future look like?
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Cord cutting thoughts (November 2021 update): is streaming still cheaper than cable?
A look at how cord cutting is going for me so far. I also look at whether or not it’s true that streaming is cheaper than cable TV.
Streaming service review: Peacock
A review of Comcast’s Peacock streaming service, which offers programming ranging from “Sunday Night Football” to a reboot of “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.”
Why did the 2020 Summer Olympics TV ratings decline?
I look at reasons why the 2020 Summer Olympics took a ratings nosedive in the US, from Tokyo’s time zone to the changing media landscape.
Comcast shutters NBCSN to focus on streaming, USA Network
On Friday, news came that NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, will be shutting down its cable sports network NBCSN by the end of the year. …
Comcast buys Vudu; also, 2019 home video sales
Comcast plans to buy digital video store Vudu. Also, a look at 2019 home video sales figures.
Thoughts on (fully) cord cutting and dropping cable TV
While I largely went without a cable TV subscription (due to cost) for most of the early-to-mid 2000s, I’ve had cable TV since that time. …
Comcast announces Peacock streaming service details
On Thursday, Comcast and NBCUniversal announced details about its new streaming service, Peacock. Thoughts on this new streaming service are below. Launch date Peacock will …
Favorite articles roundup for the week of August 2, 2019
Here’s some interesting stories from the past week, and my thoughts about each of them. Media George Takei’s graphic novel memoir “They Called Us Enemy” …
Judge approves AT&T’s merger with Time Warner; Comcast might try to outbid Disney for Fox’s assets
On Tuesday, a federal judge handed down an approval for AT&T’s merger with Time Warner. The Justice Department opposed this merger, arguing the resulting company …
