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CandW discuss Comcast Q2 2018 and perplexing inaction on DTC

Comcast’s second-quarter results show that the company’s video renaissance is over. What’s more, the company seems to have no immediate plans to stem the losses.

CandW discuss why US and UK youth are dumping TV for SVOD

New data shows that SVOD is catching up to, and overhauling, live TV in the UK and US. Moreover, the young are leading adoption on both sides of the Atlantic. The smart TV is the preferred platform in the UK, but streaming media players are winning in the US.

CandW discuss how HBO can expand, Netflix boosts download feature

This week, a leaked recording of an internal AT&T/HBO meeting had people speculating on HBO's future. We discuss the issues and possible ways for HBO to expand without destroying the brand. Netflix improved its download feature this week.

CandW discuss what cord-cutting really means

New Magid research shows that the number of pay TV subscribers was flat over the last two quarters. However, attitudes to the service have shifted, and vMVPDs like Sling TV are changing to keep ahead of the curve.

CandW discuss AT&T’s Watch TV, soccer streaming, Apple and Oprah, and IGTV

AT&T delivered another vMVPD service this week, available to wireless subscribers for free. The World Cup broke streaming records. Apple signed deals with Oprah and Sesame Workshop for original content. Instagram launches IGTV where everyone can become famous.

CandW discuss the emerging online ad economy

At the VideoNuze Online Ad Summit, there was encouraging news for advertisers. The online ad economy is expanding as evidenced by discussions with CBS, Group Nine, and a group of connected TV company execs. 

CandW discuss Apple and Amazon fight for the TV

Apple and Amazon vie to reinvent the television experience. Pay TV operators come willing and passively along for the ride.

CandW discuss Hulu’s present performance and pending proprietorship

Hulu has been tight-lipped about Live’s performance, but the CEO comes clean. Fox claims half of Hulu subs pay for ad-free viewing, which is at odds with the CEO’s statements. Comcast and Disney could end up controlling Hulu. Which is the better home?

CandW discuss Comcast Fox bid, Netflix movies, ad values

Comcast is preparing an all-cash offer for Fox, though it's not clear what the company will get out of the deal. ACSI says consumers aren't impressed with SVOD movies. Netflix is trying to fix the problem. Ad professionals say they won't pay much more for ads if TV programmers reduce ad loads, which seems to defy the basic rules of economics. 

CandW discuss AT&T and Amazon’s expanding video influence

AT&T will add yet another online TV service to its ever-expanding suite of video options. New research suggests that most subs for Showtime, Starz and HBO SVOD services come from Amazon Channels. Danish SVOD users air their complaints about their service choice.