Arts Apr 20 Netflix loses 200,000 subscribers, projects even deeper losses this spring By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press
Arts Feb 17 More LGBTQ characters on TV thanks to boost from streaming platforms, study finds A new study says that LGBTQ representation on TV series has grown along with the footprint of streaming services. The study by the advocacy group GLAAD found that Netflix topped the streaming field in LGBTQ inclusivity with 155 LGBTQ characters… By Lynn Elber, Associated Press
Arts Apr 02 Watch 5:30 TV recommendations for the stay-at-home era With so many Americans sheltering at home, it’s no surprise that television viewing, especially streaming video, has seen a dramatic increase. A recent Nielsen analysis showed an 85 percent rise in streaming from a year ago and steady growth from…
Arts Dec 24 Watch 7:40 Pop culture ‘game-changers’ from the past decade With the approaching end of 2019, we take a look back at important moments and major developments from the past decade. Arts and entertainment changed dramatically during this period, transformed in their creation, distribution and consumption. Jeffrey Brown talks to…
Arts Nov 12 Watch 7:32 Why more media companies want in on the expensive ‘streaming revolution’ Media companies are spending billions to try to lock in Americans’ entertainment dollars, and on Tuesday, the Walt Disney Company took its efforts to the next level with the launch of Disney+. But with such a broad assortment of streaming…
Nov 12 Disney suffers technical difficulties in launch of new streaming service By Associated Press The problems started a little before 7 a.m., according to downdetector.com, a website that tracks outages. It received more than 8,000 reports of difficulties, mostly with video streaming. Others reported problems logging in. Continue reading
Aug 13 CBS, Viacom to reunite as media giants bulk up for streaming By Mae Anderson, Associated Press Viacom owns Paramount Pictures and pay TV channels such as Comedy Central, MTV and BET, while CBS has a broadcast network, television stations, Showtime and a stake in The CW over-the-air network. Continue reading
May 14 Disney takes over Hulu streaming service By Associated Press Disney said Tuesday that it's taking operational control of the streaming service immediately. Continue reading
Feb 12 Twitter chat: What does the rise of streaming services mean for the music industry? By Nora Daly Does streaming help you discover new artists? Does it threaten musicians’ ability to earn a living? Tell us your thoughts on Twitter this Thursday from 1-2 p.m. EST. Continue reading
Feb 06 Watch 7:01 How music on demand is killing the album By PBS NewsHour To be able to listen to a favorite song, you used to have to buy a whole album. But the rise of digital sales and streaming music has unbundled the single from the rest of the record. What does that… Continue watching