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There is a potentially massive audience for this film, a much bigger one than existed just weeks ago. And now those people can watch it in the comfort (and safety) of their own homes, without shelling out for parking, concessions, babysitters, or advanced ticket fees. via “The Interview” will finally give internet video the big moment Read More …
Microsoft will offer PlayReady encryption for live streams on Azure Media Services The new feature should be interesting to big companies that pay Microsoft for software and have recently become more open to using cloud services. And a more full-fledged live-streaming service should help Microsoft make the argument that it’s distinct from other cloud providers, Read More …
When CBS and Dish Network reached a new retransmission deal last weekend after a one-day blackout it looked like a clean win for the network. CBS got a hike in retransmission fees (although by how much we don’t know) and a commitment from Dish to disable the AutoHop ad-skipping DVR feature for CBS programs during Read More …
Consumers continue to push for cable TV providers to be more a la carte — for all their entertainment/media needs. A new study says nearly 26% of new customers want just Internet-service only, with 22% asking for cable-only service, according to Marchex, a Seattle-based mobile advertising technology company, which processed anonymous data from 1.1 million Read More …
Programmatic video advertising platform BrightRoll announced on Tuesday that it’s launching a partner program, which it says will boost advertising campaign results. via StreamDaily.