| | | | | #1 Twitter Launches Live Streaming Channel on Roku | | Twitter has launched a live streaming video channel on Rokus platform. The free Twitter channel is accessible to anyone with a current-generation Roku device regardless of whether they have a Twitter account. | | WHY THIS MATTERS: The channel features live streaming video, including sports simulcasts and news and entertainment programming, plus the ability for viewers to integrate and browse social commentary from the Twitter timeline. | 4 TAKES: MCN | Variety | Tech Crunch | The Verge
| | | | #2 Hulu CEO Says Live TV Streaming Will Make Money | | In an interview with CNBC earlier today, Hulu CEO Mike Hopkins said that the companys new live TV service is poised for profitability through its blend of channel packaging, premium VOD and advanced ad capabilities. | | WHY THIS MATTERS: Hopkins said that the numbers will add up as Hulu combines SVOD, a largely fixed-cost business, with the variable costs of a live TV lineup, and the infusion of Hulus advertising platform. He said that economic position also improves with feature upgrades that include an enhanced cloud DVR service and an option for unlimited in-home program streams. | 2 TAKES: MCN | CNBC
| | | | #3 The Future of Seeso in Question as Evan Shapiro Exits | | The future of NBCUniversal-owned comedy SVOD service Seeso is in doubt with the departure of company head Evan Shapiro. Seeso launched in January 2016, offering NBC comedy, stand-up specials and originals for $3.99 a month. | | WHY THIS MATTERS: According to Vulture, which broke the story, multiple unnamed sources have indicated that Seeso is on its way out. The OTT service is now being run by Maggie Suniewick, president of NBCU digital enterprises. | 4 TAKES: MCN | Vulture | THR | TBI Vision
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| | | | We continue to be having constructive discussions with the exhibitors to create a new window that will be a premium VOD model that hopefully will be beneficial I think we're making good progress. We really do believe that, by giving consumers more flexibility and more options when the awareness of the films is the highest, early on, earlier forward, will actually create, overall, a bigger pie versus a smaller pie. So we're really excited about this opportunity.
Kevin Tsujihara, CEO, Warner Bros. |
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| | | | Analyst Offers Peek Under Hood of Hulus Live TV Service
By Jeff Baumgartner, MCN
Hulu launched the beta version of its new live TV service on Wednesday, and a top analyst covering the OTT and streaming video sector has since offered a glimpse of the technologies and partners that are helping to underpin it. More
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