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By Colin DixonNews Tech News

nScreenMedia episodes

September 14, 2018 CandW discuss if Verizon’s 5G bundle can take on cable
On paper, the Verizon 5G broadband and video bundle sounds very appealing. If 5G delivers as promised, can cable face down the challenge?
23 min
September 07, 2018 CandW discuss why broadcasters don’t need AT&T skinny bundles
AT&T wants to pay TV channel providers based on the engagement they bring to its skinny bundles. However, companies like CBS aren’t likely to agree. They don’t need AT&T’s help. They’re perfectly capable of managing their assets online, including NFL and the Super Bowl.
24 min
August 31, 2018 CandW discuss Amazon’s AVOD service, Hulu’s 2020 profitability
Amazon’s rumored move into free, ad-supported video sounds like a good one. However, getting good content and executing well could be a challenge. Hulu’s ad and subscription revenue is growing strongly but won’t lead to profitability by 2020.
24 min
August 24, 2018 nScreenNoise – Why an Amazon DVR makes no sense
Amazon is rumored to be working on a DVR to record live television. Here are three reasons doing this makes no sense.
8 min
August 24, 2018 CandW discuss Facebook Watch and AI's impact on video businesses
We discuss new data that shows most Facebook users don't use Watch, and many don't even know it exists. Two new AI projects show that the technology is being used to help video providers in ways it was impracticable to do before.
21 min
August 23, 2018 CandW discuss Facebook Watch and AI’s impact on video businesses
We discuss new data that shows most Facebook users don't use Watch, and many don't even know it exists. Two new AI projects show that the technology is being used to help video providers in ways it was impracticable to do before.
21 min
August 17, 2018 CandW discuss video downloads and 5G
Last-mile delivery issues are driving many SVOD users to download videos from their favorite services. It doesn't look like those last-mile issues are going to get fixed any time soon. Verizon will provide an Apple TV and free YouTube TV to new 5G customers when the technology rolls out in four cities later this year. With other operators beginning to roll out 5G, seems like the battle to deliver wireless triple-play services has begun.
24 min
August 17, 2018 nScreenNoise - Why iflix's Asian subs are 7X higher than Netflix
iflix is beating Netflix handily in Asia. However, it continues to refine its strategy by adding free content and live sports. Why change a model that is clearly working? Because Netflix isn't the real competition.
5 min
August 16, 2018 nScreenNoise - Why iflix’s Asian subs are 7X higher than Netflix
iflix is beating Netflix handily in Asia. However, it continues to refine its strategy by adding free content and live sports. Why change a model that is clearly working? Because Netflix isn't the real competition.
5 min
August 10, 2018 CandW discuss why Sling TV is slowing and CBS is growing
This week’s earnings results show that Sling TV’s growth has slowed to a crawl while CBS seems to have found a new lease on life. We discuss what's going on why it's happening.
26 min