Peter Kafka in Media on October 10, 2013 at 1:15 pm PT
One of the the first “funded” channels gets new backers.
Peter Kafka in Media on July 17, 2013 at 1:37 pm PT
Here’s another take on the future of video: An interactive Q&A with the “Mad Men” star.
Peter Kafka in Dive Into Media on February 26, 2013 at 1:55 pm PT
Technology changes everything about media, except for the stuff it doesn’t. A thoughtful chat with the studio boss behind “Skyfall” and “Zero Dark Thirty.”
Peter Kafka in Media on August 7, 2012 at 7:05 am PT
Behind the scenes, some interesting tech. Out in front — a great promotional clip starring a Girl and a Mad Man.
Peter Kafka in Media on June 10, 2012 at 7:00 pm PT
That’s one way to (try) to break through the ad tech logjam. Let’s see if it works for Turn.
Peter Kafka in Media on May 25, 2012 at 8:48 am PT
How to negotiate, Charlie Ergen-style. Threaten, kind of credibly, to blow everything up.
Peter Kafka in Media on May 23, 2012 at 9:01 am PT
Netflix, under fire for stealing eyeballs away from TV, says it’s boosting ratings for new shows.
Peter Kafka in Media on May 7, 2012 at 12:07 pm PT
Wait long enough, or pay enough, and you can see repeats of last night’s “Mad Men” in lots of places. So why pay to see it on cable last night?
Peter Kafka in Media on April 27, 2012 at 6:40 am PT
A new study confirms what you already knew: If you’re watching lots of stuff on Netflix, you’re watching less on TV. Except, people who watch Netflix sometimes watch more TV, too.
Arik Hesseldahl in News on March 29, 2012 at 6:30 am PT
Consumer research disruptor GutCheck is back with a service aimed at polling fans of brands that gather on Facebook and Twitter.