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"YouTube Introduces Multiview Feature for Coachella 2024 Livestream"
YouTube will introduce NFL-style multiview technology to its official livestream of the 2024 Coachella music festival, allowing viewers to watch up to four different stages at once with a single audio feed. The festival, taking place across two weekends in April, has seen slow ticket sales, possibly due to high prices, lineup quality, and festival fatigue. YouTube's exclusive content partnership with Coachella aims to generate extra attention, with the platform benefiting from ad revenue generated by the buzzworthy event.
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"Disney+ Welcomes Hulu: The Inside Story of the Merger"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Engadget
Hulu is now officially integrated with Disney+, allowing subscribers to access content from both services easily. Disney is promoting its Hulu bundle, starting at $9.99 a month with ads, and offering an ad-free Duo Premium bundle for $19.99 a month. Meanwhile, a report by GLAAD warns of widespread anti-trans hate on Meta platforms, with the company failing to enforce its own rules against hate speech. Additionally, Marvel Rivals, a new Overwatch-like team shooter featuring characters like Black Panther and Spider-Man, is set to be released, and No Man’s Sky is getting a major update with procedurally generated space stations and a ship editor.
"Disney Plus Launches Hulu Integration: What You Need to Know"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Tom's Guide
Disney has officially integrated Hulu into its Disney Plus platform, allowing subscribers to access Hulu's content within the Disney Plus app at no extra cost. The integration is only one-way, meaning Hulu subscribers won't see a change. The move follows Disney's majority ownership of Hulu and the recent acquisition of the remaining stake from Comcast. The integration aims to provide a more seamless viewing experience for subscribers and may lead to increased upsell options for Disney Bundle subscribers.
"Disney Plus Unveils Hulu Integration and New Logo in Unified Service Launch"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by IGN
Disney has integrated Hulu content into its Disney+ streaming service in the United States, allowing subscribers to access both libraries within the Disney+ app. The move comes after Disney's acquisition of the remaining stake in Hulu and aims to provide viewers with a wider range of content options. Subscribers can now enjoy a variety of shows and movies from both platforms through the Disney Bundle, which offers access to both services for an additional $2 per month.
"Disney+ Launches Hulu Integration, Uniting Streaming Worlds"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Engadget
Disney has officially launched Hulu on Disney+, allowing subscribers to access content from both services, with the aim of promoting its Hulu bundle starting at $9.99 a month. Existing bundle subscribers can easily access Hulu shows through a new tab on Disney+, and Hulu content like Shogun and The Handmaid's Tale will be highlighted in the main carousel. However, existing Hulu viewing progress doesn't carry over to Disney+, and the integration reflects a wider technology transformation for Disney+ to drive an enhanced user experience and lay the foundation for future innovations.
"Hulu-Disney+ Bundle Launches with Marketing Push for Subscriber Growth"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Disney officially launched the Hulu-Disney+ bundle after a successful three-month beta period, with positive subscriber response exceeding expectations. The new "duo" plan aims to streamline the consumer experience and pool the content of Hulu and Disney+ into a single service, priced $2 higher than individual subscriptions. The company aims to leverage Hulu after assuming full control and plans to increase engagement and upsell capabilities. The integration is described as the most significant technical and operational evolution for Disney+ since its launch, with a focus on parental controls and stimulating viewing in the aggregate.
"Disney+ Launches Hulu Integration to Enhance Streaming Experience"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Disney has officially launched the full Hulu experience within the Disney+ app for subscribers of both services, aiming to increase engagement and conversion rates. Standalone Disney+ subscribers will be prompted to upgrade to a bundle with Hulu, while a marketing campaign promoting the combined offering is underway. The integration marks a significant technical and product evolution for Disney+, with plans to leverage the combined platform for future strategic projects.
"Disney Plus Launches Hulu Integration and Marketing Push"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
Disney has integrated Hulu into its primary streaming service, Disney Plus, marking a significant shift in the company's approach to streaming. This integration involves not only content but also a complete overhaul of the company's technological and strategic infrastructure to create a unified streaming experience across all Disney properties. This includes unifying metadata, personalization, and content libraries, with the goal of making all of Disney's streaming services and content work within a single system. The integration represents a larger transformation within Disney, with the potential to reshape how the entire company creates and distributes content.
"Disney Plus Unveils New Hulu-Inspired Logo and Launches One-App Bundle with Hulu on Disney+"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
Disney Plus has updated its logo and splash screen with a new teal background color, likely in preparation for its merger with Hulu. The new design, which resembles a mix of Disney's original blue and Hulu's green, aims to stand out among other streaming service logos. While the update makes sense from a corporate standpoint, some fans are nostalgic for the old royal blue logo, which evoked memories of Disney's iconic Cinderella castle. The change may also cause confusion for international Disney Plus subscribers where Hulu is less recognized.
"Spotify's Podcast Numbers: Joe Rogan Dominates the Charts"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Bloomberg
Spotify has started testing a feature that provides insight into the audience size of popular podcasters such as Joe Rogan, Alex Cooper, and Travis Kelce. This move marks the first time the public can gauge the reach of these podcasters on the platform.
"Max Set to Launch in Europe in May with Sports Add-On and Global Market Strategy"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming service Max is set to launch in 20 European countries on May 21, ahead of the Olympics. The service will offer a basic plan with ads and a premium plan for full HD or 4K streaming, with pricing varying by country. Max will also provide extensive coverage of the Olympic Games via Eurosport and offer a Sports Add-On featuring major international and European sports events. The European launch will coincide with the premiere of season 2 of the HBO Original "House of the Dragon" on June 17, and Max will be available in 25 European countries and 65 countries and territories worldwide.