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A new salvo in the content licensing wars
The idea of juggling multiple subscriptions in order to access all the content they want may turn off customers. Programmers, streaming video providers and MSOs need to shake out the wrinkles in their online video models in order to retain subscribers. Beyond the rampant deal-making for content, the big players may need to look at bigger-picture options like consolidation or, heaven forbid, compromise and changes in the structure of content licensing itself.
Netflix raising money to develop content, pay off debt
Netflix, riding the high provided by its fourth quarter earnings last week, has taken steps to raise $400 million.
Analyst urges caution when viewing positive Netflix results
A Seeking Alpha analysis says the market should take a more cautious approach to its exuberance about the beyond-expectations results Netflix posted last week.
For providers, how far does consumers' data privacy extend?
Today marks the fifth Data Privacy Day, an international event that aims to improve knowledge and practices around protection of data, particularly online.Where does the wireline segment stand in terms of protecting its customers?
Cablevision leasing Roku set-tops to OMGFAST wireless broadband subs
Cablevision is beginning to supply subscribers on its OMGFAST wireless broadband system in Florida with Internet video set-tops from Roku, charging $5 monthly to lease the devices.
Netflix gains 2.1 million subs in Q4 2012; stock soars nearly 40%
Netflix stock jumped nearly 40 percent Thursday after it reported that it picked up 2.1 million streaming video subscribers during the fourth quarter.
Widened consumer electronics space, exclusive content driving Netflix
A holiday season filled with consumers "buying new electronic devices, including tablets and smart TVs" is being cited as a primary reason why Netflix handily beat market expectations and delivered an $8 million profit and a 2.05 million domestic subscriber increase in its fourth quarter.
Netflix makes money, gains 2.05M domestic subscribers
Netflix surprised just about everybody with fourth quarter earnings that showed it had gained 2.05 million new U.S. subscribers and that it had a fourth quarter profit of $8 million. Both pieces of news caused the streaming media company's stock to soar 22 percent to $125.75, according to Bloomberg.
TVs are top viewing platform for Netflix, research finds
More people are watching Netflix on TV than any other device, according to statistics gleaned by NPD Connected Intelligence and presented in a blog by John Buffone, director of devices.
Netflix pursues unconventional programming strategy with 'Arrested Development'
In today's spotlight, FierceMobileContent takes a look at Netflix's unconventional programming strategy with the premiere of the fourth season of Arrested Development this spring.
