Amazon
Amazon ($AMZN) is an online retailer and technology company based near Seattle, Washington. The company operates the popular Amazon.com online warehouse, which offers discounted prices and shipping with the purchase of a monthly or annual subscription called Amazon Prime. The company also operates the Amazon Prime Video streaming service, Amazon Web Services cloud computing solution, Amazon Music streaming service and Audible audiobook streaming service, and manufactures a line of tablets and smart TV devices under the Fire and Fire TV brands.
Amazon says “no changes” coming to Freevee despite Adweek report
The publication reported Amazon would sunset the free, ad-supported streaming service in a push to get more viewers on Prime Video.
Amazon sued for putting ads in Prime Video content
A California man who renewed his Prime membership on an annual basis is suing Amazon for putting ads in Prime Video shows and movies.
Starz adds 700,000 subscribers, execs say bundling will drive growth
A strong slate of movies and television shows coupled with discount pricing during the holiday shopping season helped Lionsgate's streaming service Starz grab more than 700,000 new subscribers during its most-recent fiscal quarter
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Amazon MGM Studios strikes syndication deal for “Judy Justice”
Judge Judith Sheindlin is bringing her courtroom back to free, broadcast television.
Tastemade to develop new original programming with Amazon
Amazon and Tastemade have announced a new partnership that will see the development of over a dozen new food-related shows.
Amazon unveils Matter Casting to take on Apple Airplay, Google Chromecast
The protocol will allow Fire TV users to "cast" content from their Apple and Google phones and tablets to the biggest screen in the house.
Amazon says Panasonic will produce Fire TV sets
Amazon and Panasonic are teaming up on a new line of Fire TV sets that will sport OLED displays and other premium features.
Amazon hires Disney executive to oversee Prime Video ads
Jeremy Helfand has left Disney to join Amazon, where he will oversee the company's new ad initiatives for Prime Video.
Prime Video sees viewership gains for Thursday Night Football
Amazon says Prime Video had a 24 percent year-over increase in viewership, with 12 games scoring an average of 10 million viewers or more.
Amazon to subject Prime Video streamers in UK to ads, too
The move will take place in February, about a month after the Amazon-owned service incorporates ads into the American version of Prime Video.
Amazon to roll out ads on Prime Video in late January
Customers can opt-out of commercial interruptions by paying extra to remove them.
MGM Plus to enter Latin America through partnership with Lionsgate
MGM Plus has forged a partnership with Lionsgate that will help it expand into certain Latin American territories.