Bob Gold hires Eric Becker to run streaming-focused PR unit
The formation of the streaming media and pay TV communications unit will give those clients a dedicated team to work with on brand messaging and corporate communications.
Orby TV
Orby TV was a prepaid satellite television service headquartered in Burbank, California. The service offered channels from A+E Networks, AMC Networks, WarnerMedia, ViacomCBS and Discovery Communications for as little as $40 per month. Orby TV worked with a satellite receiver that was capable of connecting to an antenna, allowing current and lapsed subscribers to access free broadcast stations within their local area. Orby TV closed in March 2021 after running out of funds, with assets sold through a bankruptcy proceeding to a company that intends to relaunch the service with religious-oriented programming.
Orby TV taps former partner Eutelsat for relaunch
A satellite broadcaster that abruptly shut down after running out of cash two years ago will make a return with a new line-up of channels.
Exclusive: Orby TV brand, hardware sold to Florida satcaster
Orby TV has sold some of its hardware assets as well as its intellectual property to a Florida-based satellite broadcaster, The Desk has learned.
Orby TV owes $51 million to programmers, pension fund
The defunct satellite service owes millions of dollars to TV programmers, the General Electric Pension Trust and others.
Customers flood eBay with now-worthless Orby TV boxes
Customers of the now-defunct service are trying to recoup their investment by selling their worthless equipment online.
Exclusive: Pandemic hurt Orby TV’s ability to raise new funds, CEO says
Orby TV tried to raise more money, but a last-minute deal suddenly fell through, the company’s chief executive said in an e-mail.
Orby TV shuts down after running out of cash
Satellite television startup Orby TV announced on Monday it would shut down its service and push customers toward Dish Network.
Orby TV plans TV Everywhere support by end of year, exec says
Satellite TV upstart Orby TV is planning to add support for TV Everywhere apps by the end of the year, according to an executive.
Sports-free budget TV services gain momentum as competitors raise prices
The high cost of sports and other programming means companies like YouTube TV might have to increase prices without adding channels or features.
With YouTube TV price hike, streaming is starting to look more like cable
For some consumers, YouTube TV is just as expensive as regular cable — or, in some cases, more costly.