Philo
Philo is an Internet-based streaming cable television alternative based in San Francisco, California. The service is privately-held and owned through a consortium of investors, including A&E Networks; AMC Networks; Discovery, Inc. and Paramount Global (formerly ViacomCBS).
Parks Associates: Streamers want aggregated TV experience in single platform
Aggregated services like Philo boost engagement and ad attention by simplifying discovery and improving personalization.
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Philo partners with Reelgood to improve programming, personalization
Reelgood's cross-platform data helps Philo track trending content and guide content acquisition decisions based on viewer demand.
Shudder lands streaming rights to “Tales from the Crypt”
Shudder will offer all seven seasons of "Tales from the Crypt" uncensored in May.
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Philo rolls out cheaper TV plan without bundled content
Philo has restored a lower-priced plan that offers access to premium cable networks over streaming without the inclusion of bundled, network-backed streaming apps and content.
Philo CEO Andrew McCollum stepping down; Mike Keyserling to succeed
Philo CEO Andrew McCollum is leaving the company after more than a decade; COO Mike Keyserling is succeed him in the role.
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Philo adds more channels from Paramount, Weigel’s West
Philo now offers CBS News 24/7, 48 Hours, the Martha Stewart Channel and more.
In frigid pay TV environment, Philo bundles up
Philo is sticking with its focus of delivering entertainment-based channels and content as it incorporates more FAST channels and network-owned apps into its service.
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AMC Networks offers buyouts after company delivers mixed Q3 earnings
AMC Networks has repositioned itself as a streaming-focused company, and is offering buyouts as part of a restructuring to that effect.
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Philo raises price to $33 per month, adds lighter HBO Max tier
Philo, the streaming service long described by this publication as wallet-friendly, is going after more of its customers' dollars.
Philo rolls out rare price increase for long-time customers
Philo is raising the price of its streaming pay TV package for some loyal customers who were grandfathered into cheaper plans over the years.
AMC Networks sees streaming lift, but ad woes weigh on Q2 earnings
AMC Networks saw streaming gains during Q2, but ongoing advertising woes coupled with a continued downturn in the pay TV industry weighed on its earnings.
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Philo adds shopping channels QVC, HSN
Philo has inked a distribution agreement with QVC Group that involves its two flagship shopping channels.