When NBC started making conciliatory gestures toward Apple back in January it looked as thought the network's TV shows might soon be back on iTunes. Of course, that hasn't happened, and the two companies are still arguing over how media is priced and whether Apple is using, as many analysts suspect, iTunes as a loss-leader to pull in new iPod buyers. Now NBC's chief digital officer, George Kliavkoff, has cranked the ... continued »
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NBC exec criticises iTunes pricing, anti-piracy security
When NBC started making conciliatory gestures toward Apple back in January it looked as thought the network's TV shows might soon be back on iTunes. Of course, that hasn't happened, and the two companies are still arguing over how media is priced and whether Apple is using, as many analysts suspect, iTunes as a loss-leader to pull in new iPod buyers. Now NBC's chief digital officer, George Kliavkoff, has cranked the ... continued »
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NBC pulls shows from iTunes following contract breakdown
Following their decision not to renew their contract with Apple over disagreements regarding iTunes pricing, NBC removed all of its content - including that of its affiliates - from the online store over the weekend. Citing Apple's refusal to consider even "modest" demands, and suggesting that the company was slashing prices on video in order to increase iPod sales, NBC's withdrawal means Apple has lost its largest partner for digital ... continued »
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Rumor: NBC and Apple May Be Parting Ways
Ah, content providers and their stringent pricing and sales schemes. On the same note, NBC signed up knowing what the deal was, and now they want to come along and change it like as if they have a stake in the company?
Basically what is happening is NBC is apparently wanting to change the pricing scheme for its shows. As if that wasn’t enough, they also want the ability to bundle ... continued »
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