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CandW discuss sports waning power in the bundle

Multiple news stories this week show that the cost of sports continues to increase, even as its power to hold pay TV subscribers declines. How long can this situation go on?

CandW discuss if DirecTV Now is a competitive threat to rivals

Now that DirecTV Now has finally been launched, it's clear it isn't going to be quite as disruptive as at first thought. But is it still a competitive threat to Sling TV and PlayStation Vue, and the traditional pay TV ecosystem? Maybe not so much.

nScreenNoise – Facebook leading with Live

In this interview with Facebook's Matthew Corbin, we discuss how video is reshaping Facebook. In particular, we discuss how Live is turning the platform into network of broadcasters.

CandW discuss pay TV losses and the free AVOD opportunity

As pay TV continues to lose subscribers, SVOD services are increasingly cited as the reason. However, consumers will only take 2 or 3 SVOD services. Is this an opportunity for ad-supported free video?

CandW discuss Facebook video and X1 Netflix integration

Facebook says it is “the world’s discovery agent” for video. With over 8 billion views per day and video posts growing 88%, the company might not be exaggerating.

nScreenNoise - LeEco takes on Amazon with cheap phone, TV

LeEco wants to establish an ecosystem for the delivery of media including smartphones, TVs, even smart bicycles. The hardware is dirt cheap, subsidized by video services. Will the approach work?

CandW discuss why YouTube TrueView ads are tough to beat

YouTube is now Google's second biggest money earner. The video streaming site's TrueView ad approach is a hit with consumers. This makes it difficult for any company to compete, as evidenced by Vessel's failure. Even YouTube's own ad-free subscription service Red is having a tough time against ad-supported viewing. 

CandW discuss AT&T/Time Warner and DirecTV Now

The AT&T/Time Warner Inc. has transfixed the industry. We look at why it makes sense for AT&T, why it doesn't for Time Warner, and how DirecTV Now could be bad for both companies. 

nScreenNoise – Vessel failure and exclusive content windows

Jason Kilar’s Vessel tried to create an exclusive 48-hour early access window for premium web content. What does the Vessel failure say about this approach?

CandW discuss Google’s skinny bundle, VUDU Movies on Us

Google successfully recruited CBS to its impending skinny bundle service. VUDU introduced a free-ad-supported streaming service Movies on Us. Facebook Live now allows scheduled broadcasts, and LeEco is bringing its electronics and content ecosystem approach to the US.