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DivX Sues Netflix, Hulu Over Patents

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DivX , the streaming video software developer which was started in San Diego, has filed patent infringement lawsuits against both Netflix and Hulu , accusing the firms of usings its video streaming intellectual property. Netflix (court case number 2:2019-cv-01602) and DIVX, LLC et al (court case number 2:2019-cv-01606). READ MORE>>.

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Gimlet Media and Anchor: What Spotify’s Acquisitions Mean for Podcasts

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It reportedly paid a hefty $230 million to acquire the podcast publisher and network startup Gimlet Media, and has also acquired the podcast monetization platform Anchor for an undisclosed price. It’s the biggest podcast industry acquisition ever, and Spotify isn’t done. Spotify Acquires Gimlet Media and Anchor.

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Why Reed Hastings Should be Applauded for Netflix Split

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By now you probably know that Netflix is splitting its business into two parts: its digital streaming business (retains the name Netflix) and its DVD mailing business, which was its original business (to be called Qwikster). With nearly 25 million customers using Netflix it’s clear that everyone will have an opinion on this.

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Fullscreen Buys McBeard

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Los Angeles-based MCN a href="[link] > has acquired social media studio McBeard , the two coampanies said earlier this week. Mattel, Netflix, and AT&T. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. The company was founded byAlec McNayr and Alan Beard. The company was founded byAlec McNayr and Alan Beard.

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How to Out Amazon, Amazon

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This is true whether it’s physical products or media products. Think about the tension between media companies and cable operators like last year when Viacom threatened to pull Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, MTV, BET, etc. companies that have to spend too heavily on customer acquisition). from Charter’s subscribers. Get Physical!

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When Intent And Content Align, Online Ads Suck A Whole Lot Less

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During my tenure at Expertcity (creator of GoToMyPC and GoToMeeting), one of my responsibilities was leading our online marketing, a role I retained until our eventual acquisition by Citrix. Along with GoToMyPC, companies like Netflix, Classmates and ZoneLabs were learning from each other. free weekly Infochachkie articles!

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Decoding The Science Behind The Laughs, With Daniel Altman of Laffster

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We've got original contributors such as Vox Media, Maker Studio's POLIPOP Network, everyone from the Bad Lip Reading Guys, to Barackdubs, it spans the spectrum. Daniel Altman: For us, it's about user acquisition, and working on the technology. We also work with other sources such as The Onion, Jon Stewart, and The Onion.

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