Verizon is giving new and existing customers a free year of Disney+ which will launch on November 12 for $6.99/month.
The Calculus of Streaming Success: How Media Companies Like Apple Are Scheming to Win
The success of a TV streaming service is not based on price and content alone. It’ll be a complex calculus of costs, portfolio design, viewer habits, demographics, and excellence of delivery. And some luck.
Apple TV+ Subscribers vs Users, Calculus of Success – TMO Daily Observations 2019-09-17
John Martellaro and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s eventual reporting of TV+ users, and what success looks like.
NBC Universal Launches 'Peacock' Streaming Service Featuring Battlestar Galactica, Parks & Rec, Saved by the Bell
NBC Universal announced more details of its streaming service, Peacock, which will arrive in April 2020 boasting a vault of popular content.
Apple May Have to Launch Apple TV+ as a Free Service
Disney+ has launched so many salvos at Apple TV+ that Apple may have no choice but to make the service free, at least initially.
iPhone Hacks, Python, Particle Debris – TMO Daily Observations 2019-08-30
John Martellaro and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss an iOS vulnerability, the future of Python on macOS, and Particle Debris.
Disney+ is Challenging Netflix's Premium Tier
For $7-a-month Disney+ will allow users to have four simultaneous streams, 4K, UHD and High Dynamic Range picture quality.
Disney Reveals Competitively Priced Streaming Services Bundle
Disney confirmed plans for a $12.99 bundle for its three streaming services, putting more price pressure on Apple and other streaming rivals.
TV+ Cornered, Apple's Tariff Stance – TMO Daily Observations 2019-06-20
Charlotte Henry and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to talk about how Disney+ has cornered TV+, and about Apple’s tariff stance.
Disney+ Has Put Apple TV+ in a Bind
Disney+ won’t launch until November 12, but it’s already putting strategic pressure on Apple TV+. Apple has found itself in a bind.
Tim Cook's Graduation Address, Apple Wants Oscars – TMO Daily Observations 2019-06-17
Andrew Orr and John Martellaro join Kelly Guimont to discuss Tim Cook’s Graduation address at Stanford and Apple’s formula to win Oscars.
