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  • Hulu Launched Live TV Today. How Does it Compare with it’s Competitors?

    Hulu Launched Live TV Today. How Does it Compare with it’s Competitors?

    I have written several posts about the idea of whether or not cutting the cable (cord cutting) is actually worth it.  With more and more companies venturing down this road, it’s important to assess the service you are getting, and what the cost is.  My general argument has been that you need to be able…

  • Why did ESPN fire 100’s? To Increase Paid TV Subscription Price to Offset Programming Costs

    Why did ESPN fire 100’s? To Increase Paid TV Subscription Price to Offset Programming Costs

    ESPN let about 100 of their writers go today. Which is huge in any industry.  What was the reason, you ask?  ESPN is struggling to balance it’s books.  More specifically, the cost to air college and professional sports is increasing, but their actual subscriber base is shrinking.  Which means, they won’t be able to sustain…

  • Netflix Has 100 Million Subscribers, But Are You Surprised?

    Netflix Has 100 Million Subscribers, But Are You Surprised?

    Netflix is approaching it’s 100 millionth subscriber.  Yes, that’s right.  100 million people are currently subscribed to Netflix.  Which speaks to my cord cutting theories that I have talked about at length in some of my posts.  So why is this such a milestone for Netflix?  Just two years ago, it was only at 59…