MCN Newswire: Targeted SVOD Services Surge Into Crowded Market; Comcast Wireless: Bundles Only; Google Mum on CBS-YouTube

Multichannel Newswire   Jan. 30, 2017     Today's Top Stories       Cover Story: SVOD Surge A wave of new targeted OTT services is struggling to gain traction, but can they survive in a crowded marketplace? READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: Turner's FilmStruck, NBCU's Seeso and AMC Network's Shudder are among the flurry of specialized SVOD services offered by startups and well-heeled media conglomerates trying to gratify individual desires away from the traditional world of pay TV.   Comcast Targets Mid-Year for Wireless Bundle Launch Execs short on details READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: Without revealing much, Comcast chairman/CEO Brian Roberts made clear that the MSO's wireless offering, expected later this year, will be available only as part of a bundle.   Google CEO Mum on CBS Deal But YouTube working to deepen partnerships with programmers, Sundar Pichai says READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: The exec wouldn't take the bait when asked if YouTube has indeed secured a distribution deal with CBS, a question referring to reports last fall that YouTube had signed CBS up for a coming OTT TV service to be called YouTube Unplugged and was holding similar talks with other networks, including Fox and ABC.   More Top Stories       'MCN' Wonder Women 2017: Celebrating Media's Influential Women Netflix, HBO Lead SAG Awards GCI Cofounder Bob Walp Dies Study: 74% of U.S. Broadband Homes Have an Internet-Connected TV NCTA, ACA Ask Congress to Invalidate Broadband Privacy Order ISPS Seek FCC Stay of Broadband Privacy Rules ACA, Indies to FCC: Tackle Bundling First Copyright Alert System Comes to an End 'New Edition Story' Finale Draws 4.2 Million Viewers Fox Sports Hires ESPN's Long-Time Ad Agency more headlines »   Videos/Blogs/Extras       MCN Hot Spot: BET's 'Madiba' Premieres Wednesday MCN Hot Spot: Netflix's 'Santa Clarita Diet' Premieres Friday MCN Guest Blog, Scott Cleland: Time for Set-Top Provision to Sunset Multichannel Planner, Jan. 30-Feb. 5: Warren Buffett as Himself, Laurence Fishburne as Madiba, Ajit Pai as FCC Chair MCN Online Extra: Advice for 'Queer Eye,' Cyberattack Stats and More Links From the Weekly Issue   Events     Technology Leadership Summit March 8-9, 2017 | Crowne Plaza | Charlotte, NC Learn More Wonder Women March 23, 2017 | New York Hilton Midtown | New York, NY Learn More Advanced Advertising March 27, 2017 | Convene Conference Center | New York, NY Learn More Technology Leadership Awards April 24, 2017 | Westgate Resort & Casino | Las Vegas, NV Learn More more events »   Jobs     Studio/Media Asset Engineer UNC-TV – RTP, NC, United States   Marketing Communications Specialist UNC-TV – RTP, NC, United States   EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, VIDEO PROMOTION Arizona State University – Phoenix, AZ, United States   Sales Director Layer3 TV – Chicago, CO, United States   more jobs » News Blogs Events Images Tech   Advertise Contact Us Send this to a friend       ©2017 NewBay Media, LLC

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