Author: Jess Barnes

  • Conviva Launches Conviva Content Insights to Help Streaming Services Engage and Retain Viewers

    Conviva Launches Conviva Content Insights to Help Streaming Services Engage and Retain Viewers

    Conviva, the global leader in streaming media intelligence, has announced the launch of Conviva Content Insights and the next generation of Conviva Experience Insights. The purpose of this new venture is to help companies with content strategy, promotion, and monetization by offering real time insights into how, when and what viewers are streaming. Contiva Content…

  • The Top 5 Indoor Antennas for Cord Cutting

    The Top 5 Indoor Antennas for Cord Cutting

    Antennas are a resource for cord cutters that shouldn’t be overlooked. With antennas, you can potentially receive dozens of HD channels, all for free. In this post, we’re sharing five of the best indoor antennas for cord cutters. Note: There is no one antenna that will be the best choice for every cord cutter. Before…

  • Here Are The Original Series Coming to Apple TV+

    Here Are The Original Series Coming to Apple TV+

    We learned a lot about the new Apple TV+ streaming service at the Apple event last week. Along with the launch date, pricing, and features of the new service, we also got to hear about some of the original content being developed. These are the series that will be available when Apple TV+ launches on…

  • Spotify Now Asks for Location to Enforce Terms and Conditions

    Spotify Now Asks for Location to Enforce Terms and Conditions

    Spotify offers several plan options, including the Premium Family plan. For $14.99 per month, families can sign up for up to 6 premium accounts. The catch is that everyone on the plan must have the same address. Now, the music streaming service is working on enforcing the “family members under one roof” rule by updating…

  • Netflix is Developing a Film By Millie Bobby Brown

    Netflix is Developing a Film By Millie Bobby Brown

    Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things) and her sister Paige Brown have signed a deal with Netflix. In a press release, Netflix announced they are developing A Time Lost, a film based on an original story by sisters Millie Bobby Brown and Paige Brown. Millie Bobby Brown will produce the film and Paige Brown will be…

  • PBS Names Linda Simensky Head of Content for PBS KIDS

    PBS Names Linda Simensky Head of Content for PBS KIDS

    Today, PBS announced that Linda Simensky has been promoted to the new role of Head of PBS KIDS Content. As trends in how kids content is created and delivered continues to evolve, Simensky will be an in important role in leading the development of a multi-platform video content strategy for PBS KIDS. This role will…

  • HBO Max Orders Two New Reality TV Shows

    HBO Max Orders Two New Reality TV Shows

    If you love reality competition TV, listen up. WarnerMedia has announced they have ordered two non-scripted series for HBO Max from the creators of Queer Eye and The Amazing Race, respectively. Legendary comes from Scout Productions, the team that brought us Queer Eye. The 10-episode dance series will have contestants competing in voguing, featuring over-the-top…

  • Top 10 Free Cord Cutting Services on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, & Android TV

    For those just starting out with cord cutting, the number of apps to choose from can be overwhelming. There are many great paid apps for live and on-demand content, but don’t forget about all of the free services available. In this post, we’re sharing our top ten list of free streaming services that all new…

  • Apple TV+ Will Be Optimized for the Blind, Deaf, and Hard-of-Hearing

    Apple TV+ Will Be Optimized for the Blind, Deaf, and Hard-of-Hearing

    Apple TV+ will make it easier for those with visual and hearing impairments to enjoy their original content. Sarah Herrlinger represented Apple at the Audio Description Project Conference in July. During the panel, she said the goal for Apple TV+ is to offer audio descriptions for all the shows available on that platform. (Listen to…

  • Subscribing to Hulu with Live TV Also Expands Your On-Demand Library

    Subscribing to Hulu with Live TV Also Expands Your On-Demand Library

    A Hulu subscription, available with or without ads, gives viewers access to a large collection of on-demand content. However, you may find that some of your favorite networks are missing from Hulu’s list, or that past seasons of your favorite series are unavailable. Subscribing to Hulu with Live might solve that problem. The Hulu with…