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  • VideoNuze Podcast #295: Explaining Yahoo’s $42 Million Originals Bellyflop, Why HBO Now Distribution is Stymied

    Friday, October 23, 2015, 11:08 AM ET
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    Posted by Will Richmond

    I'm pleased to present the 295th edition of the VideoNuze podcast with my weekly partner Colin Dixon of nScreenMedia.

    First up this week we dig into Yahoo’s decision to write off $42 million related to 3 of its long-form original programs, including the high-profile “Community.” As Colin and I explain, Yahoo faced a lot of headwinds from the start in making these a success. Yahoo’s bellyflop is actually not a big surprise and it’s a yellow flag for others interested in providing long-form content.

    We then transition to talking about why HBO Now’s distribution with large pay-TV operators / broadband ISPs is stymied. At the WSJD conference this week, HBO CEO Richard Plepler lamented the company’s lack of progress. But as I explain, HBO Now represents more cord-cutting risk than upside opportunity to most operators (for more color on that, see here). Colin disagrees and thinks operators should be more aggressive. We have a healthy debate.

    Listen now to learn more!

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    Categories: Broadband ISPs, Cable Networks, Indie Video, Podcasts

    Topics: HBO Now, Yahoo

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