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Analytics
Netflix to raise more cash as production, licensing costs rise
On the same day season three of House of Cards was confirmed, Netflix announced it plans to raise $400 million in part to cover increased investment in original programming.
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Industry
Planet Knowledge VOD heads to UK, Ireland
Factual content VOD service Planet Knowledge has launched in the UK and Ireland on Samsung devices.
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Industry
Apple TV adds Red Bull TV to line-up
Apple TV is now offering live programming, films, shows and clips from Red Bull TV, the digital video service of Red Bull Media House. (Pictured, Break’n Reality star Neguin)
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Analytics
What to take away from Netflix’s earnings report
Netflix offers a glimpse into its plans for the future on Wednesday, discussing a higher original programming budget and experimentation with new pricing plans.
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Advertising
Vimeo bets big on crowd-funded filmmakers
Video-platform Vimeo aims to further disrupt the traditional film distribution model, which has already been rocked by Kickstarter and others.
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Analytics
Hulu to hit $1 billion in revenue in 2013: CEO
In a statement on Hulu’s year-end results, CEO Mike Hopkins said the service is planning to double the number of original series it commissions in the next few years.
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Features
The year BroadbandTV reached a tipping point
Reaching a milestone of 100 million subscribers to its multi-channel network and securing a major investment from RTL Group, Broadband TV was named Playback’s Digital Company of the Year.