This week we have a big show for you! We announce the winner of our speaker giveaway, talk about the “Telly”, a free TV with a second screen for ads. We also take our monthly look at the RTINGS.COM longevity tests and finally we discuss why cable companies may want to forgo hardware and just go IPTV. We also read your email and take a look at the week’s news.

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Winner of Reclaimed wood Speakers - Russell Cain Bastrop, Texas

The streaming wars are over, and it’s time for media to figure out what’s next

I’m calling it. The Streaming Wars are over. 2019-2023. RIP.

The race between the biggest media and entertainment companies to add streaming subscribers, knowing consumers will only pay for a limited number of them, is finished. Sure, the participants are still running. They’re just not trying to win anymore. Full article here…

Key points:

The media and entertainment industry is currently focused on raising prices and cutting costs.
Disney lost 4 million Disney+ subscribers in the quarter, most of which came from India.
At some point, the industry will need a new growth narrative. The most obvious candidate is gaming.

RTINGS.COM Longevity Test Update

RTINGS.COM Longevity Test Update

How long until Cable and Satellite go 100% IPTV?

WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone, a leading broadband services provider, today announced the company has signed an agreement with Google to offer YouTube TV as its dedicated live television offering. Through this partnership, consumers can purchase WOW!'s fastest, most reliable Internet, together with the industry-leading YouTube TV service, all on one convenient WOW! monthly bill. Full Press Release…

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Podcast #1100: How Long until Cable and Satellite go Full IPTV