Tag Archive | "NBC"

NBC exec criticises iTunes pricing, anti-piracy security

Posted on 18 April 2008 by

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.  ... continued »

Tags: , , , Comments (5)

NBC pulls shows from iTunes following contract breakdown

Posted on 03 December 2007 by

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 ... continued »

Tags: , , , Comments (1)

Rumor: NBC and Apple May Be Parting Ways

Posted on 31 August 2007 by

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 ... continued »

Tags: , , Comments (8)