Erik Gruenwedel is a Senior News Editor for Media Play News. With a focus on the entertainment industry, Erik covers news and developments in the streaming, home entertainment, and box office sectors. His articles provide insights into the latest trends, releases, and business strategies within the media landscape.
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Erik Gruenwedel's coverage primarily focuses on the entertainment industry, with an emphasis on streaming services and box office performance. His articles often cite data and press releases from private sector announcements.
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By: Erik Gruenwedel
Disney took advantage of its multiplatform distribution assets to repeat as the top TV content company in October, adding 0.4 market share points from September to notch 11.7% of overall household TV consumption, according to new Nielsen data.
By: Erik Gruenwedel
Warner Bros. Pictures’ sequel Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice makes its global streaming debut Dec. 6, exclusively on Max. The film will bow the next day on HBO linear at 6:10 p.m. ET
By: Erik Gruenwedel
Television content producer Fremantle Nov. 25 announced that it is licensing a line-up of free ad-supported game show and reality TV content to DirecTV’s new branded curated streaming platform, MyFree DirecTV. While Fremantle has long been known for producing television shows such as “America’s Got Talent,” “The Price Is Right,” and “Family Feud,” the company also continues to tap into the growing demand for streaming content by launching and managing its own dedicated channels.
By: Erik Gruenwedel
Sports-themed online TV streaming service Fubo Nov. 25 announced the launch of 18 NBCUniversal free ad-supported streaming television channels featuring sports, entertainment, news and Latino programming.
By: Erik Gruenwedel
The Max subscription streaming service, as part of a Black Friday promotion, is now offering new and qualified subscribers access to the ad-supported option for $2.99 a month — down 70% from the regular price of $9.99 per month.
By: Erik Gruenwedel
NBCUniversal’s Peacock streaming service, along with NBC, will live live-stream the 98th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Nov. 28) from New York City, beginning at 8:30am ET.
By: Erik Gruenwedel
Best Buy Nov. 26 reported a 19% decline in third-quarter (ended Nov. 2) same-store entertainment sales, compared with a near 21% increase in the previous-year period. The entertainment segment, which includes products such as DVD and Blu-ray Disc movies (which will cease being sold by the end of the year), video game hardware and software, … Continue reading "Best Buy Q3 Entertainment Sales Drop 19% as Economic, Election Concerns Stifle Demand"
By: Erik Gruenwedel
NBCUniversal’s Peacock streaming service has begun offering video from the inaugural “Bravo Fan Fest Miami,” held Nov. 23.
By: Erik Gruenwedel
NBCUniversal and Walmart Nov. 26 announced new shoppable experiences and measurement capabilities across the media giant’s live sports coverage on both the Peacock streaming and linear TV platforms, kicking off Thanksgiving night.
By: Erik Gruenwedel
The Consumer Technology Association has announced the official lineup for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 Media Days, Jan. 5-6, at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas prior to the opening of CES 2025. Media Days can be a launchpad for major tech announcements, granting registered CES media early access to press conferences and product announcements. Event … Continue reading "LG, Sony, Hisense, Samsung, TCL Highlight CES Media Days, Jan. 5-6, at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas"
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