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Tackling Tech: TiVo Combines Free TV and the Web: A Win for NFL Fans
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- Published on 08 March 2015
In this week's column, Bob explains how an innovative DVR enables those looking to cut the cable cord watch games broadcast over-the-air along with programming from the Internet.
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Are Top Sports Leagues Really YouTubers? Not Yet.
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- Published on 07 March 2015
Though YouTube has been the largest video platform for many years, top pro and college sports brands are just now getting around to using the destination to expand their brands to larger (and younger audiences) and offer additional opportunities to advertisers and sponsors.
Tackling Tech: Potential Tech Futures from the NFL’s Proving Grounds
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- Published on 28 February 2015
In this week's column, Bob explains how the NFL is checking out a series of innovations that could become part of America’s game if the league believes they enhance the fan experience or advance football operations.
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Frontier Customers Get DVR-Driven Free and Web TV
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- Published on 28 February 2015
In what could be a match made in cord cutter heaven, Frontier Communications said it will bundle the TiVo Roamio OTA DVR with its high-speed data service. The device enables customers to view over-the-air (OTA) TV programming and OTT video services.
Why You Really Should Watch the NFL Combine This Year
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- Published on 20 February 2015
In this week's column, Bob explains how the league is using comparative analytics to better engage viewers of this week’s NFL Scouting Combine by statistically matching prospects with current and past NFL players.
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Netflix Names Original Content King for Global Conquest
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- Published on 13 February 2015
Aware that the proof of its plan for global availability within two years lies in the quality of its programming, Netflix is putting its money where its mouth is by planning to spend $3 billion this year alone on 320 hours of original TV shows, documentaries, comedy specials and movies.
That's three times its 2014 spend on this make-or-break area.
