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Qwikster?

Posted on September 19, 2011 by DomCal6

The big news this morning, aside from the Emmy winners and Obama’s debt cut plan, is Netflix’s separation of their instant streaming and DVD mail services. Me and every other Netflix member received an email this morning apologizing for the … Continue reading →

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ASCAP Making Agreements

Posted on September 9, 2011 by DomCal6

ASCAP recently signed a licensing agreement with Netflix- a huge benefit for its members. Seeing as Netflix is shifting its main business towards instant streaming and away from physical DVDs, ASCAP has decided it is important to obtain licenses with … Continue reading →

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A Younger Generation Cuts the Cord

Posted on June 7, 2011 by DomCal6

A recent study shows that nearly 60% of the people that fall into the Gen Y category (18 to 29) were leaning towards or seriously considering “cutting the cord” and giving up paid TV service. As a Gen Y member … Continue reading →

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Netflix Taking Over

Posted on May 27, 2011 by DomCal6

…the Internet waves, that is. A recent report by Sandvine shows that both upstream and downstream bandwidth in North America is now dominated by Netflix (24% and 29% of peak hours, respectively). It’s no surprise considering how accessible and affordable … Continue reading →

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Handheld Piracy

Posted on May 19, 2011 by DomCal6

The rise in smart-phone use has increased the access to pirated material via file sharing apps. While file sharing through cell phones is not illegal, the applications that give the user the ability to obtain copyrighted material is. It is … Continue reading →

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DVR Usage Growing

Posted on August 23, 2010 by scoADMINot

A recent survey conducted on the eve of the new fall season shows what we have all suspected:  Fewer and fewer people are actually watching television programming at the time it actually airs.  According to the survey, 62% of television … Continue reading →

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The Future of the DVD

Posted on July 9, 2010 by scoADMINot

In the production music business, CDs used to be the default method of acquiring music.  As time went on, some libraries started offering downloads as well.  More time passed and now the majority of music libraries don’t even manufacture CDs … Continue reading →

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