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Netflix: Coronavirus Cements The Company as Untouchable
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April 25
th
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There are key reasons as to why Netflix is able to maintain its lead despite there being over 190 OTT providers in the United States.
Peter Menzies: Don't mess with the internet — especially at a time when we need it more than ever
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st
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Policy-makers need to pause, breathe deeply, think wisely and make sure Canada’s first priority is a strong and unfettered internet.
Even Google and Facebook May Face an Ad Slump
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th
, 2020
Though ad sales at the two companies are expected to be down, they are likely to fare better than smaller peers and publishers.
Amazon Prime Video, Global News partner to provide Canadians with 24/7 live national, regional news
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Global News will be available for all new and existing Amazon Prime Video customers.
Coronavirus Is Threatening Facebook’s Business Model
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th
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As local businesses across the country see less foot traffic and fewer customers, their ad spending has decreased.
Facebook Is ‘Just Trying to Keep the Lights On’ as Traffic Soars in Pandemic
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th
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The social network is straining to deal with skyrocketing usage as its 45,000 employees work from home for the first time.
YouTube Slashes Video Quality to Save Bandwidth
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March 24
th
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Meanwhile, Microsoft and Sony plan to throttle game downloads during peak usage hours to help prevent internet congestion during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Big Tech is remaking our cities. It’s time to fight back.
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February 24
th
, 2020
A new target has popped up on Google’s radar. The tech giant is coming for Canada’s cities and Toronto’s waterfront is at the top of their hit list.
Netflix and chill, but you can't avoid PST as of July after 2020 B.C. budget
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February 20
th
, 2020
Finance Minister Carole James says the measure levels the playing field with other services that collect and remit provincial sales tax.
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