Cox Business provides separate connection for WFH users

FuboTV locks down ESPN carriage | Comcast leveraged AI to keep its networks humming | Amazon denies plans to offer live or linear video

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June 25, 2020

News for the TV and Internet Industry

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FuboTV locks down ESPN carriage

Sports-focused streaming service FuboTV has reached a deal to start carrying ESPN, as well as other channels from its parent company Disney. The entire range of ESPN networks will become available this summer, and there's no word on whether FuboTV will raise its prices as a result.

Full Story: Variety online (6/24), The Hollywood Reporter (6/24), Next TV (6/24)

Comcast leveraged AI to keep its networks humming

Comcast fast-tracked an upstream version of its Octave network management system when the pandemic hit, gaining 20% more upload capacity, the cable company said. Tony Werner, Comcast's chief technology officer, said Octave automates network abnormality detection and resolution by using artificial intelligence.

Full Story: Fast Company online (6/24)

Amazon denies plans to offer live or linear video
Multichannel News (6/24)

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Video Evolution

Parks: Majority own at least one smart TV

Parks Associates reports that 54% of US homes with broadband own one or more smart televisions. The company adds that nearly 33% of broadband homes use smart TVs as their main outlets for streaming video, far ahead of computers and dedicated video players.

Full Story: Telecompetitor (6/24)

Content Focus

MSNBC may pick Joy Reid as 7 p.m. host

Reid (Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

Joy Reid is reportedly the leading candidate to take over as MSNBC's 7 p.m. host. A rotating set of journalists has handled the time slot since March, when Chris Matthews left his position.

Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (6/24)

CNN, HLN fill out original slate
Deadline Hollywood (6/25)

Sponsored content from Twitter

How Salesforce launched a virtual content series.

Salesforce is bringing brands and business leaders together virtually with #LeadingThroughChange, a new weekly content series live-streamed on Twitter. Learn more about how the company has adapted its live event strategy to the new normal.

Five best practices for virtual watch parties

In times of isolation, people turn to video for moments of levity and inspiration. Smart brands can help by hosting Twitter watch parties for a show's biggest fans. These five best practices can help you throw a party truly worth watching. Check it out.

Technology

Cox Business provides separate connection for WFH users

Cox Business has introduced a distinct connection suite for remote employees. The company noted that users working from home need more specialized services, including comprehensive security and enterprise-scale connectivity.

Full Story: FierceTelecom (6/24)

Marketing Innovation

The Martin Agency taps "Jeopardy" champion for CarMax

(CarMax/YouTube)

The Martin Agency's campaign for CarMax features a TV spot starring "Jeopardy" champion Ken Jennings that positions the brand as a sensible alternative to the traditional game-show-like car-buying process. The push will include social content from Jennings, whose knowledge even resulted in script corrections, says The Martin Agency's Ellie Johnson.

Full Story: MediaPost Communications (6/23)

CTAM @Work

How Broadband is Affecting Video & Internet Consumption

Cable respondents are least likely to change their plans. Fiber households are most likely to upgrade for speed, and DSL households are more likely to change providers for increased speed/bandwidth. Get more of the latest emerging viewer trends and marketing opportunities with CTAM's COVID-19 Resource Center.

Is America Headed for Permanent Work From Home?

Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter and Square, sent shockwaves through the tech industry when he announced employees from both companies would be allowed to work from home in perpetuity. According to a HarrisX study, nearly 3 out of 4 Americans feel prepared to work from home (72%). Find out how this impacts broadband and more revealing data with CTAM's COVID-19 resource center.