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A new report by Nielsen found that about 50% of those using Netflix access it through a videogame console. Conversely, Hulu Plus subscribers do 89% of their watching on the computer, mainly due to a lack of supported hardware. Netflix has found its way onto almost anything with an Internet connection. Read the full article Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110728_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] President Obama is set to make an official announcement on Friday that will set new standards for automotive fuel efficiency. All cars made between the years of 2017 and 2025 will be required to drive 54.5 miles-per-gallon. Current regulations require automakers to accomplish 35.5 miles-per-gallon by 2016. Continue Reading →

Hulu was a leader when it came to driving eyeballs to the web to watch long form video content.  But, did they prove a concept which someone else will ultimately take over?  Often times in a new product category, the one that gets to the market first doesn’t always control the market forever.  Sometimes, strategic Continue Reading →

“Dear Netflix” is a trending topic on Twitter today and you don’t need to set up any sophisticated social listening software to get the message: @jerrybyers Dear Netflix, I only knew you for a short time. Streaming library is limited and Redbox is a lot cheaper. See ya. #fail The social media backlash to Netflix’s Continue Reading →

Miramax is working out a deal that would stream its collection of over 700 movies to major online services. Amazon, Hulu and Netflix would be among the distributors and the deal could be worth over $100 million. While the deal is not final, Miramax has made digital distribution a top priority. Read the full article Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110328_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Miramax is working out a deal that would stream its collection of over 700 movies to major online services. Amazon, Hulu and Netflix would be among the distributors and the deal could be worth over $100 million. While the deal is not final, Miramax has made digital Continue Reading →

The US Justice Department and FCC approved Comcast’s purchase of NBC Universal, with GE dropping their ownership to 49%. The FCC was cautionary, stating that such a deal could threaten “the development of innovative online video distribution services.” Comcast will lose its management rights of Hulu and neither company can restrict “unreasonable” online distribution of Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110119_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The Comcast and NBC merger has finally been approved. The FCC was cautionary, stating that such a deal could threaten “the development of innovative online video distribution services.” Comcast will lose its management rights of Hulu and neither company can restrict “unreasonable” online distribution of its video. Continue Reading →

International CES 2011 is in the history books and it was a wonderful show. Over 135,000 attendees, over 20,000 new product announcements, over 1.6 million square feet of exhibit space — it was a non-stop tech festival that truly has no equal anywhere on Earth. Samsung, Sony, Sharp, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Vizio, Joe, Sally, Tom, Continue Reading →

Video-streaming monolith Hulu rethought its initial public offering in favor of working on its subscription policy. Hulu faces an uphill battle versus Netflix’s massive library, despite lowering their subscription cost to $7.99 a month. Per Diem programming is gaining momentum on overpriced cable service, perhaps leaving room for the both of them. Read the full Continue Reading →