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How Netflix Shows the Importance of Getting Innovation’s Timing Right
How Netflix Shows the Importance of Getting Innovation’s Timing Right
October 04, 2023  |  David S. Evans

There Are Ghosts, of Course A bit more than 25 years ago, on March 10, 1998, Netflix shipped its first DVD, “Beetlejuice,” about two ghosts played...

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Seasonal Trends and a Recall Prompt Drop in Peloton Subscriptions 
Seasonal Trends and a Recall Prompt Drop in Peloton Subscriptions 
August 23, 2023  |  Retail

The state of recalls. That’s what it feels like with Peloton, as on Wednesday (Aug. 23) the company reported a loss that exceeded expectations and...

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Bank of America Expands Cashback Offerings on Customized Cash Rewards Card
Bank of America Expands Cashback Offerings on Customized Cash Rewards Card
August 22, 2023  |  Credit Cards

Bank of America (BoA) has announced an expansion to its Customized Cash Rewards credit card, providing cardholders with more benefits and opportunities to earn cash...

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Netflix Launches Beta Test for Gaming on More Devices
Netflix Launches Beta Test for Gaming on More Devices
August 15, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Netflix is rolling out a limited beta test of games to a small number of members in Canada and the U.K. on select TVs. Within...

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Disney’s New Prices Could Drive Profitability
Disney’s New Prices Could Drive Profitability
August 10, 2023  |  Streaming

The Walt Disney Co. announced this week that it is raising the price of its streaming services starting Oct. 12, including the ad-free version of...

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Costco’s Membership Crackdown Follows Netflix’s Lead, But Will It Backfire?
Costco’s Membership Crackdown Follows Netflix’s Lead, But Will It Backfire?
June 28, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Costco is taking a page from Netflix’s book, cracking down on membership sharing, but the wholesaler may be overlooking a key difference between its membership...

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Walmart’s Latest Streaming Move Aimed at Amazon’s Content Lead
Walmart’s Latest Streaming Move Aimed at Amazon’s Content Lead
April 21, 2023  |  Retail

Without much fanfare, Walmart unveiled a new edition of its Google TV stick with updated specs and a revamped remote, competing directly with Amazon’s Fire...

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Amazon Eyes TV, Movie Projects for MGM Titles Like ‘Legally Blonde’ and ‘Robocop’
Amazon Eyes TV, Movie Projects for MGM Titles Like ‘Legally Blonde’ and ‘Robocop’
April 14, 2023  |  Amazon

A year after acquiring MGM, Amazon Studios reportedly looks at new projects based on its intellectual property. Several film and television projects based on the...

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Spotify Says Payments Choice Critical to Growing Global Streaming Market Share
Spotify Says Payments Choice Critical to Growing Global Streaming Market Share
March 01, 2023  |  Payment Methods

A successful payment is music to the ears of consumers and corporations involved in streaming entertainment, so for global brands in the space, there’s no...

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