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Final Glance: Media companies
AP - Thu Sep 18, 5:04PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top media companies were mixed at the close of trading:
Netflix (NFLX) to Stream Original Content Love in 2016 - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 18, 1:10PM CDT
Netflix Inc. (NFLX) is expanding its original content portfolio by bringing in Judd Apatow, for a comedy series called Love, which will be streamed in 2016.
Midday Glance: Media companies
AP - Thu Sep 18, 12:18PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top media companies are mixed at 1 p.m.:
3 Reasons Twenty-First Century Fox Stock, Inc. Could Fall
Tim Beyers, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 18, 11:38AM CDT
Now that we've dug into management's comments about the business and the reasons to be optimistic about its prospects , let's explore the factors that could drive Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc . stock lower. An empire in transition If Fox's...
Become One of Your Favorite Superheros for the First Time Ever
Business Wire - Thu Sep 18, 9:00AM CDT
Global branded play leader, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) and 3DPlusMe today announced the introduction of SUPER AWESOME ME, a personalized 3D printing experience that allows kids and kids at heart to become one of their favorite characters, Captain America or Iron Man. The SUPER AWESOME ME initiative provides fans with a customized, one-of-a-kind action figure through a unique, in-store experience. In conjunction with Disney Consumer Products' Marvel Super Hero September celebration, the SUPER AWESOME ME experience will launch at ten Walmart and two Sam's Club locations from September 19th to September 28th. Everyone is encouraged to share the fun online using the hashtag #MarvelSuperHeroSept.
What's the Story Behind Disney's Capital Expenditures?
Sean O'Reilly and Nathan Hamilton, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 18, 8:30AM CDT
For fiscal year 2013, Disney spent approximately 6% of total revenue in capital expenditures. Sure, Disney is an enormous company, but that's a lot of capex money for any business. What is the company investing in and why? In this consumer goods...
DISH & Scripps Renew Contract for Satellite/Internet TV - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Sep 17, 6:30PM CDT
DISH Network Corp. (DISH) and Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. (SNI) have renewed a multi-year contract through which DISH will be able to offer the entire portfolio of Scripps' channels to its subscribers.
Rentrak Announces Top Ten Digital Movie Purchases & Rentals for Week Ending August 31, 2014
PR Newswire - Wed Sep 17, 2:00PM CDT
Rentrak (NASDAQ: RENT), the leader in precisely measuring movies and TV everywhere, today announced the top ten digital movie purchases and rentals based on consumer transaction rate. The report includes Internet Video on Demand (iVOD) and electronic sell-through (EST), for both Standard-Definition and Digital HD movie purchases and rentals.
Target Gears for Holiday Season, Expands Toy Collection - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Sep 17, 12:10PM CDT
After the data breach debacle, Target Corp. (TGT) is trying to win back customers in the upcoming holiday season with its expanded toy collection, including the boutique brand toys.
CBS Corp Renews Affiliate Agreements with Media General - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Sep 17, 11:30AM CDT
CBS Corporation (CBS) has signed a deal with Media General, Inc to renew all the existing station affiliation agreements.
How Online Video Advertising Is Chipping Away at Television’s Supremacy
at The Street - Wed Sep 17, 11:18AM CDT
AOL, which has invested heavily in programmatic advertising platforms, argues more advertisers are investing in digital media at the expense of television.
Amazon Board Urged by Hachette Group to End Pricing Row - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Sep 17, 10:40AM CDT
E-commerce giant Amazon's (AMZN) 10 board members have been approached by more than 1,000 Hachette Book Group authors to solve the pricing dispute between the two companies.
Early Glance: Media companies
AP - Wed Sep 17, 9:29AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top media companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:
Kohl's and Disney Interactive Invite 'Frozen' Fans to Sing Their Hearts Out
Business Wire - Wed Sep 17, 7:01AM CDT
Kohl's Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) announces today a collaboration with Disney on a national call for a Sing Your Heart Out campaign. Now through September 29, fans of the movie "Frozen" and aspiring singers nationwide can submit videos of themselves singing "Let it Go" for the chance to be included in a Kohl's holiday commercial that will air during the 2014 American Music Awards (AMAs) broadcast.
First episode of 'Roosevelts' seen by 9 million
By DAVID BAUDER - AP - Tue Sep 16, 4:21PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Once again millions of television viewers are transporting themselves to another century under the guidance of Ken Burns.
Nielsen's top programs for Sept. 8-14
AP - Tue Sep 16, 4:14PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for Sept. 8-14. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership.
Why Sky-Mobi (MOBI) Stock Is Rising Today
at The Street - Tue Sep 16, 9:48AM CDT
Sky-mobi (MOBI) stock is gaining after the company announced a partnership with China Telecom (CHA).
Final Glance: Media companies
AP - Thu Sep 18, 5:04PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top media companies were mixed at the close of trading:
Netflix (NFLX) to Stream Original Content Love in 2016 - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 18, 1:10PM CDT
Netflix Inc. (NFLX) is expanding its original content portfolio by bringing in Judd Apatow, for a comedy series called Love, which will be streamed in 2016.
Midday Glance: Media companies
AP - Thu Sep 18, 12:18PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top media companies are mixed at 1 p.m.:
3 Reasons Twenty-First Century Fox Stock, Inc. Could Fall
Tim Beyers, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 18, 11:38AM CDT
Now that we've dug into management's comments about the business and the reasons to be optimistic about its prospects , let's explore the factors that could drive Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc . stock lower. An empire in transition If Fox's...
Become One of Your Favorite Superheros for the First Time Ever
Business Wire - Thu Sep 18, 9:00AM CDT
Global branded play leader, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) and 3DPlusMe today announced the introduction of SUPER AWESOME ME, a personalized 3D printing experience that allows kids and kids at heart to become one of their favorite characters, Captain America or Iron Man. The SUPER AWESOME ME initiative provides fans with a customized, one-of-a-kind action figure through a unique, in-store experience. In conjunction with Disney Consumer Products' Marvel Super Hero September celebration, the SUPER AWESOME ME experience will launch at ten Walmart and two Sam's Club locations from September 19th to September 28th. Everyone is encouraged to share the fun online using the hashtag #MarvelSuperHeroSept.
What's the Story Behind Disney's Capital Expenditures?
Sean O'Reilly and Nathan Hamilton, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 18, 8:30AM CDT
For fiscal year 2013, Disney spent approximately 6% of total revenue in capital expenditures. Sure, Disney is an enormous company, but that's a lot of capex money for any business. What is the company investing in and why? In this consumer goods...
DISH & Scripps Renew Contract for Satellite/Internet TV - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Sep 17, 6:30PM CDT
DISH Network Corp. (DISH) and Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. (SNI) have renewed a multi-year contract through which DISH will be able to offer the entire portfolio of Scripps' channels to its subscribers.
Rentrak Announces Top Ten Digital Movie Purchases & Rentals for Week Ending August 31, 2014
PR Newswire - Wed Sep 17, 2:00PM CDT
Rentrak (NASDAQ: RENT), the leader in precisely measuring movies and TV everywhere, today announced the top ten digital movie purchases and rentals based on consumer transaction rate. The report includes Internet Video on Demand (iVOD) and electronic sell-through (EST), for both Standard-Definition and Digital HD movie purchases and rentals.
Target Gears for Holiday Season, Expands Toy Collection - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Sep 17, 12:10PM CDT
After the data breach debacle, Target Corp. (TGT) is trying to win back customers in the upcoming holiday season with its expanded toy collection, including the boutique brand toys.
CBS Corp Renews Affiliate Agreements with Media General - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Sep 17, 11:30AM CDT
CBS Corporation (CBS) has signed a deal with Media General, Inc to renew all the existing station affiliation agreements.
How Online Video Advertising Is Chipping Away at Television’s Supremacy
at The Street - Wed Sep 17, 11:18AM CDT
AOL, which has invested heavily in programmatic advertising platforms, argues more advertisers are investing in digital media at the expense of television.
Amazon Board Urged by Hachette Group to End Pricing Row - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Sep 17, 10:40AM CDT
E-commerce giant Amazon's (AMZN) 10 board members have been approached by more than 1,000 Hachette Book Group authors to solve the pricing dispute between the two companies.
Early Glance: Media companies
AP - Wed Sep 17, 9:29AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top media companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:
Kohl's and Disney Interactive Invite 'Frozen' Fans to Sing Their Hearts Out
Business Wire - Wed Sep 17, 7:01AM CDT
Kohl's Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) announces today a collaboration with Disney on a national call for a Sing Your Heart Out campaign. Now through September 29, fans of the movie "Frozen" and aspiring singers nationwide can submit videos of themselves singing "Let it Go" for the chance to be included in a Kohl's holiday commercial that will air during the 2014 American Music Awards (AMAs) broadcast.
First episode of 'Roosevelts' seen by 9 million
By DAVID BAUDER - AP - Tue Sep 16, 4:21PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Once again millions of television viewers are transporting themselves to another century under the guidance of Ken Burns.
Nielsen's top programs for Sept. 8-14
AP - Tue Sep 16, 4:14PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for Sept. 8-14. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership.
Why Sky-Mobi (MOBI) Stock Is Rising Today
at The Street - Tue Sep 16, 9:48AM CDT
Sky-mobi (MOBI) stock is gaining after the company announced a partnership with China Telecom (CHA).
