The networks argue that the app, which streams television signals free, should be shut down for copyright violations and for failing to compensate them. Source: NYT > Business – Edmund Lee
Batman and AT&T: A New Dynamic Duo?
The Dark Knight, Wonder Woman and their Justice League compatriots are under new management at a time when the streaming wars are heating up and superheroes are more popular than ever. Source: NYT > Business – Gregory Schmidt
CBS Is Blacked Out for 6.5 Million AT&T Customers. Here’s Why.
CBS and AT&T couldn’t agree on licensing fees and streaming rights. DirecTV, U-verse and DirecTVNow customers in 14 markets can’t watch CBS. Source: NYT > Business – Edmund Lee
Don’t Scoff at Influencers. They’re Taking Over the World.
As social media expands its cultural dominance, the people who can steer the online conversation will have an upper hand. Source: NYT > Business – Kevin Roose
‘The Town Hall of Hollywood.’ Welcome to the Netflix Lobby.
Every day an entertainment’s who’s who passes through the 4,780-square-foot “creative gateway” — complete with 80-foot video screen — hoping for a piece of the billions Netflix is spending on content. Source: NYT > Business – Brooks Barnes
Investors Use Indexes to Play in the Video Game Business
The video gaming industry is growing but it’s not clear which, if any sectors, are the most promising. Index funds have been a good solution lately. Source: NYT > Business – Liz Moyer