Digital TV News: Randy Freer
Hulu U.S. customer base passes 28 million
May 1, 2019 – At 'Hulu '19 Presentation', Hulu revealed continued rapid growth, new original programming and talent deals that expand its content offering, as well as brand initiatives, advertising products and UX enhancements that bolster its goal of becoming the #1 choice for TV.
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Hulu, Randy Freer, Advertising, Digital TV, Streaming, Subscribers, USA
AT&T sells Hulu minority stake back to Hulu
Apr 15, 2019 – AT&T (NYSE:T) and Hulu have announced an agreement by which AT&T has sold its minority stake in Hulu back to the streaming video joint venture. The transaction valued Hulu at $15 billion, with AT&T's 9.5% interest valued at $1.43 billion.
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AT&T, Hulu, Randy Freer, Digital TV, MandA, Streaming, USA
Disney+ set to launch in U.S. on November 12
Apr 11, 2019 – The Walt Disney Company has presented an extensive overview of its comprehensive direct-to-consumer strategy, including presentations on Hulu, Hotstar, ESPN+, and the upcoming Disney+ service at its Investor Day, which took place on the Company’s studio lot.
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Walt Disney Company, Robert A. Iger, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide
Hulu tops 25 million total subscribers in 2018
Jan 8, 2019 – Hulu has announced that it added 8 million subscribers in 2018 and closed its fiscal year with more than 25 million total subscribers across its subscription on demand (SVOD) and live TV plans in the U.S.
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Hulu, Randy Freer, Digital TV, Streaming, Subscribers, USA
Hulu grows to over 17 million subscribers in 2017
Jan 9, 2018 – Hulu has announced that it closed its fiscal year 2017 with more than 17 million total subscribers across its SVOD and live TV plans in the U.S. – over 5 million more subscribers since the company’s last reported total in 2016.
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Hulu, Randy Freer, Digital TV, Streaming, Subscribers, USA
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