Author: Artie Beaty
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What’s Most Important When Choosing a Streaming Service?
One thing’s for sure about the current streaming landscape: we’ve never had more options. Whether it’s a smaller, ad-supported service like Tubi, a mid-sized network-specific service like CBS All Access, or a large consolidation of content like Netflix, there’s a lot to choose from. As new services come on to the scene almost monthly, a…
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Virtual NASCAR Passes Traditional eSports in TV Popularity
As coronavirus quarantines went into effect all across the US, the world of live sports came to a screeching halt. Fans and pro leagues were both left wondering what was next, and several leagues, including the NBA and NHL, turned to showing video game action to fill the downtime. While that was fine for social…
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35% of Fans Say Live Sports Shouldn’t Return Until Fans Are in the Seats
Even if live sports start back up without fans in attendance, most people say they would still watch the action on television. But a surprising number of sports fans think pro leagues should hold off on resuming play until there are spectators in the seats. Both the NBA and the NHL stopped mid-season earlier this…
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Daytime TV Usage is Up 300% for Kids During Shutdowns
With most of America stuck at home over the past couple months, one thing is becoming clear: TV makes for a decent babysitter. According to new numbers from Nielsen (likely the most respected name when it comes to television-related data), total TV consumption has skyrocketed among kids and teens since mid-March. Of course, streaming is…
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32% of Viewers Have Tried a New Streaming Service During Self-Isolation
The phrase “new normal” is being thrown around a lot these days in relation to the coronavirus outbreak and subsequent quarantines all across the nation, but it looks like COVID-19 really is causing a new normal in the streaming world. According to new data from Alpha, an insights firm that helps clients learn more about…
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64 Percent of U.S. Households Either Have Cut or Will Cut Cable TV Subscriptions
In not necessarily breaking news, the majority of people are losing interest in cable television. According to new numbers from The Trade Desk, a digital advertising company that’s the largest independent ad provider, 64% of Americans either have cut, will cut, or simply had a cable television subscription. While the survey showed a majority of…
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Stay at Home Orders Cause Streaming to Double in Some Cities
Not that we need any more evidence that stay at home orders across the nation have led to an rise in streaming, but if you want a display of just how big it’s been, take a look at these numbers. In several major markets across America, streaming has nearly doubled from the beginning of March.…
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The Best Free Streaming Services, According to CCN Readers
When the results of our spring 2020 Cord Cutters News survey were finalized, we learned quite a bit about the streaming habits of our readers. But one of the most surprising realizations came in the area of free streaming services. It turns out quite a few people simply don’t care for them. Exactly how did…
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Quibi Nears 3 Million Downloads, TV Streaming is On The Way
When Quibi made its debut earlier this month, the biggest question seemed to be whether people were willing to add another paid service to their lineup. We don’t have a solid answer to that yet because people are still in their (far longer than industry usual) 90-day free trial, but if early signups are any…
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Roku Users Share Viewing Habits in a Time Without Sports
When the announcement came that the 2020 NBA season was suspended because of coronavirus concerns, many sports fans were shocked that a major league would put their action on hold. But when March Madness, MLB, NHL, PGA, and, well, virtually every other sport around the world followed suit, it became apparent this was something serious.…