Conference News
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CES: Walmart CEO Talks Accelerated Change
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, a 30-year veteran at the company, talked about changes at the retailer accelerated by the pandemic during a keynote at the virtual CES Jan. 13. “There’s more change happening right now than at any point in those 30 years,” he said. Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, Walmart had to adjust to … Continue reading “CES: Walmart CEO Talks Accelerated Change”
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CES: Warner Chief Ann Sarnoff Says Sending First-Run Movies to HBO Max Driven by Circumstances
Warner Bros.’ move to send first-run movies to the studio’s new streaming service HBO Max concurrently with their theatrical release was dictated by the pandemic, said Ann Sarnoff, CEO, WarnerMedia Studios and Network Group, during the virtual CES Jan. 13. “We’re pivoting to be able to adjust to the environment we live in,” she said, … Continue reading “CES: Warner Chief Ann Sarnoff Says Sending First-Run Movies to HBO Max Driven by Circumstances”
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CES: Walmart CEO Talks Accelerated Change
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, a 30-year veteran at the company, talked about changes at the retailer accelerated by the pandemic during a keynote at the virtual CES Jan. 13. “There’s more change happening right now than at any point in those 30 years,” he said. Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, Walmart had to adjust to … Continue reading “CES: Walmart CEO Talks Accelerated Change”
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CES: Warner Chief Ann Sarnoff Says Sending First-Run Movies to HBO Max Driven by Circumstances
Warner Bros.’ move to send first-run movies to the studio’s new streaming service HBO Max concurrently with their theatrical release was dictated by the pandemic, said Ann Sarnoff, CEO, WarnerMedia Studios and Network Group, during the virtual CES Jan. 13. “We’re pivoting to be able to adjust to the environment we live in,” she said, … Continue reading “CES: Warner Chief Ann Sarnoff Says Sending First-Run Movies to HBO Max Driven by Circumstances”
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Mastercard CEO: Pandemic Spiked E-commerce 20% in 2020
E-commerce isn’t new. Shopping online has been in vogue with the arrival of Amazon and free second-day shipping. But with a pandemic leading consumers to question crowded malls and in-store transactions, the e-commerce alternative with curbside pickup helped spike online revenue 20% in 2020 from 2019, according to Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach. Pre-pandemic industry estimates … Continue reading “Mastercard CEO: Pandemic Spiked E-commerce 20% in 2020”
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CES: China’s TCL to Launch More-Affordable 8K Televisions
Next-generation 8K high-definition televisions have been around for a while, typically priced out of reach of a consumer indifferent to a marginally (compared with 4K UHD) improved display screen in a market with scant 8K content (movies an TV shows) available. China’s TCL is looking to change consumers’ attitudes to 8K with an upcoming slate … Continue reading “CES: China’s TCL to Launch More-Affordable 8K Televisions”
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CES: Streaming Execs Discuss Race to Please, Attract Customers
Executives from streaming services gathered at the virtual CES Jan. 12 to discuss how they aim to please consumers in an increasingly competitive marketplace. “We are all in this battle to make sure our customers can find our content as easy as possible,” said Stefanie Meyers, SVP of distribution at Starz, who manages its digital … Continue reading “CES: Streaming Execs Discuss Race to Please, Attract Customers”
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Nielsen at CES: Kids Titles Rule Movies, ‘The Office’ Tops TV Shows in 2020 Minutes Watched
Eight of the top 10 movies were kids’ titles, and “The Office” was by far the top TV show in minutes watched in 2020, according to Nielsen data presented during the virtual CES. Meanwhile, Netflix’s “Ozark” topped streaming originals in minutes viewed. In fact, Netflix originals took nine of the top 10 on the minutes-watched … Continue reading “Nielsen at CES: Kids Titles Rule Movies, ‘The Office’ Tops TV Shows in 2020 Minutes Watched”
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CES Keynoter Best Buy CEO Corie Barry: No Reverting Back to 2019 Behaviors
Consumers’ move to digital experiences and expanded store services is here to stay, said Best Buy CEO Corie Barry during her Jan. 12 keynote at the virtual CES. “There isn’t a world where people revert back to their 2019 behaviors,” said Barry, who took over as chief executive of the retail chain last year. She … Continue reading “CES Keynoter Best Buy CEO Corie Barry: No Reverting Back to 2019 Behaviors”
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LG Electronics Announces Gaming Pact With Google Stadia
LG Electronics is adding Google’s online gaming platform Stadia to its line of webOS smart televisions rolling out later this year. The deal — announced at the virtual CES 2021 — will enable smart TV owners access to popular games such as Cyberpunk 2077, NBA 2K21, Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla and Watch Dogs: Legion on their TV using … Continue reading “LG Electronics Announces Gaming Pact With Google Stadia”
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CES: Sony Touts Games’ Expanding Movie/Streaming Presence
In the wake of last November’s launch of the next-generation PlayStation 5 video game system, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) used Sony Corp.’s annual (and virtual) CES media presentation to showcase PlayStation’s expanded foray into film and TV with a diversity of stories. As with much of Hollywood, PlayStation, along with Sony Pictures Entertainment, pushed back … Continue reading “CES: Sony Touts Games’ Expanding Movie/Streaming Presence”
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Disney+ Available on LG CineBeam Projectors
LG Electronics USA has launched Disney+ on select LG CineBeam 4K Projectors, the company announced at virtual CES. Owners of LG CineBeam Projectors HU85LA and HU70LA can subscribe to Disney+ directly through the projector’s webOS 4.5 platform on up to a 140-inch screen. LG CineBeam is the first projector to offer access to the Disney+ … Continue reading “Disney+ Available on LG CineBeam Projectors”