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clrmoney
3/10/2017 10:53:02 AM
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Amazon is the Best
Amazon is my favorite website to buy things from so them wanting to get involved with Pay TV is great and I wish them all the happiness.
batye
3/10/2017 11:48:20 AM
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@clrmoney could not agree more I would say Amazon doing everything right for now... but not an easy or simple process...
Adi
3/10/2017 1:03:27 PM
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batye - I think Amazon is growing a little under the radar. Most of the attention is being grabbed by Netflix, while Amazon slowly goes about its business. I would say that Netflix is probably ahead of Amazon in terms of both UI/UX and video quality -- not to mention subscribers -- but I wonder if Amazon is playing the long game. The company has deep pockets and higher ARPU (if you add in the e-commerce bump from Prime) so it knows it can wait out much of the competition.
Ariella
3/10/2017 3:01:57 PM
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@Adi that does make sense, considering that Netflix was and is all about video content, in contrast to Amazon that has a lot more going on.
Michelle
3/11/2017 6:56:11 PM
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@Adi I think Amazon is playing the long game with its Prime membership. They seem to be adding new features or more content all the time. Have you seen the Amazon stores? You can get one day delivery to an Amazon store with Prime. I think faster shipping coupled with original content and add-on channels is a good way to keep customers hooked into the Amazon ecosystem.
batye
3/12/2017 12:13:17 PM
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@Michelle I could not agree more, for me Amazon created Paradigm change... where customers quality service is priority... I do hope Amazon.ca/canada would become like Amazon.com - one day :) with they offers....
mpouraryan
3/22/2017 2:16:18 PM
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I am surprised that at least, in Canada, this is not happening.
batye
4/2/2017 1:06:05 PM
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@mpouraryan same is on my end... but in Canada market share is smaller as we have less population compared to US... but I do hope it changes one day...
mpouraryan
4/2/2017 10:56:37 PM
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Canada, though, is I believe part of the G20--and I am confident that Amazon understands that--when they go after a leading E-Tailer in the Middle East (as I noted during my previous comments), I think they know they need to take care of Canada.
batye
4/3/2017 10:07:02 AM
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@mpouraryan how I see it not yet but I do hope so, as it not yet on Amazon Canada....
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What we all need to realize that each society has its' own set of dynamics--not withstanding our desire to be "like everyone else". Transformation is always possible--with a human touch!!!
batye
4/4/2017 1:33:54 AM
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@mpouraryan yes I could not agree more :) you are right...
mpouraryan
4/4/2017 12:39:05 PM
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One interesting example of this transformation is what's going on over at Verizon. During my morning"review", I saw that verizon is consolidating AOL and Yahoo into a new umbrella brand called "Oath". That's an interesting name that I would imagine would resonate--and on top of the streaming service upcoming, fun to be witness to.....
mhhf1ve
4/4/2017 3:18:11 PM
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I don't quite understand the "Oath" re-branding... does that mean AOL email and Yahoo email accounts are going to change domain names? I would assume not... so how far does the "Oath" brand go?
I'd also wonder how Oath would replace Yahoo News or other Yahoo properties that bring in eyeballs in the gazillions....
I can understand why the AOL branding should be dropped -- people already think of AOL as some ancient company that only grandparents use... but Yahoo is still at least somewhat still used by some younger users, no? Maybe not...
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I am sure that Tim Armstrong has thought it thru--for someone to have resurrected a "has been" and parlayed it into a 4 Bill acquisition target--I won't be surprised.....
mhhf1ve
4/6/2017 12:48:58 AM
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It looks like Yahoo and AOL branding isn't going away, but certain things will be brought under a unified new brand. That sounds reasonable. I wonder what happens to things like Flickr and Tumblr still.
elizabethv
3/20/2017 7:57:57 PM
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@Michelle - I think you're 100% correct. Amazon doesn't have to focus everything on their OTT service - though it is really a pretty decent one - because they have other areas to get revenue from. I myself was a prime member for the shipping long before I ventured over to see what they had in their video selection. Now I've purchased more kids shows from them than I care to think about, added the HBO Channel to my subscription and we're on Amazon more than any other OTT service. (They have Wild Kratts!) And any time my kids aren't fighting over what show we should watch, I'm a happy camper. :-)
Michelle
3/21/2017 1:52:50 PM
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@elizabeth Amazon is certainly interested in attracting new members and giving more to existing members. My kids watched their shows on VHS. I guess that market had no trouble shifting to streaming :D
vnewman
3/21/2017 3:46:16 PM
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@Michelle - the latest is - you can now get 2-hour delivery with Amazon Prime through Alexa - "Prime Now."
Michelle
3/22/2017 1:34:34 PM
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@vnewman Wow, wow, wow! I haven't seen that update yet. I was pretty happy with one day delivery to an Amazon store.
vnewman
3/22/2017 2:17:28 PM
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I'm curious to see how Wamart's push to compete with Amazon is going to pan out. They've made a big push advertising push for their 2-day free shipping recently and now they've swallowed up Moosejaw (Outdoor retail) in an effort to boost their online sales.
vnewman
3/22/2017 2:36:03 PM
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And in similar news, eBay just announced they are guaranteeing 3-day shipping on 20+ million items and have re-engineered their recommendation engine based on the "Netflix" model.
Michelle
3/25/2017 11:44:31 AM
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@vnewman I have wondered the same. They are promoting free two day shipping without membership and have been promoting grocery pick up too. I wonder what else they'll add in order to compete.
vnewman
3/28/2017 4:49:28 PM
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@Michelle - Amazon was responsible for something like 46% of all online sales in 2016 - that speaks volumes. If someone can up-the-ante even just a little bit, there's a lot of money to be made by taking that market share.
Michelle
4/1/2017 10:56:20 AM
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@vnewman WOW! I had no idea they did so well. I thought it might be a lot, but there are a lot of retailers selling wares online these days.
vnewman
4/3/2017 5:15:28 PM
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Agree! I feel like sheer selection is where they have everyone beat. I can't think of much that I could not find on the site. It's one-stop shopping at its finest.
However, they did get into some sort of pricing squable with P&G over Pampers and suddenly the brand was removed for a time. Seems like a "My way or the highway situation."
Michelle
4/3/2017 7:24:33 PM
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@vnewman I think this must be a thing that happens often with Amazon. I hadn't ready about the Pampers pricing mess, but I have read of others. It must be tough to work with Amazon in some cases.
batye
4/2/2017 1:18:35 PM
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@vnewman interesting observation the way I see it Amazon only gonna be growing... as they do in it everything right...
vnewman
3/30/2017 12:28:50 PM
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Also, I noticed on my Amazon home page they now have virtual "dash" buttons where you just click "Buy" on the button and your order is placed. I have a number of physical dash buttons and was waiting for this - a natural next step.
Michelle
4/1/2017 10:58:05 AM
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@vnewman I set up a couple of dash buttons but haven't used them yet. I haven't found the right circumstance to try it out. The virtual button is a little odd when I can order easily from the Amazon app.
batye
4/2/2017 1:10:59 PM
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@vnewman I do hope one day we gonna have same technology for Amazon.ca as in my case my wife will be a happy woman ordering tide with one click :)
mpouraryan
3/22/2017 2:12:26 PM
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I just checked Amazon's Stock Price--at $ 846--the markets continue to have that sense of confidence--right?
batye
4/2/2017 1:28:32 PM
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@mpouraryan how I see it Amazon shares will only be growing... as in my area almost all stores closing down... and you left with two choices Amazon and Walmart...
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But Amazon needs to be careful as well--because we have all been witness to all who rise--and how the mighty can fall.
batye
4/2/2017 3:44:37 PM
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@mpouraryan yes I could not agree more... it like look at where you walk... if not you will fall :( true reality... and big Co. sometime put head up forgeting to look at the ground...
mpouraryan
4/2/2017 10:53:08 PM
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This is where History is such an important lesson--and many of the leading tech luminaries today embrace it--including Bill Gates (who reads about 50 books a year) & Mark Zuckenberg (who has a goal of reading 26)....we have to learn and embrace ever more....
dcawrey
3/12/2017 4:58:32 PM
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Not sure I would trust Amazon even though they say they work with everybody...
Even in the content space, the company is taking talent from traditional studios to pay less for content overall. You've got to be careful with this company, it competes with a lot of existing businesses.
Adi
3/13/2017 12:15:14 PM
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dcawrey - That probably is the long term plan, it's how big retailers work, from Walmart to Amazon -- their vendors get massive reach, but have to really squeeze margins if they want to work with them.
But today, I'm not sure Amazon is in a position to squeeze content producers. With Netflix throwing huge sums around for original content, but also channels like AMC, HBO and others, it's tough to push too hard. Certainly Amazon paid a bucket load more for The Grand Tour ($5.6 per episode) than the BBC did for Top Gear, essentially the same show. And of course, that includes production values, locations etc., but pretty sure Jeremy Clarkson made out like a bandit on the contract.
mpouraryan
3/22/2017 2:15:36 PM
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To your point, the only way Amazon is able to compete is to push its' own original programming. Although, anyone who does not recognize Amazon's prowess will be doing so at their detriment.
mpouraryan
3/22/2017 2:17:04 PM
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The markets seem to embrace what Amazon is doing in a major way. That's the key driving force here.
batye
4/2/2017 1:23:01 PM
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@mpouraryan for me it like Amazon figure it out human nature and uses it knowledge to fullfil the needs :)
mpouraryan
4/2/2017 10:55:26 PM
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The Data they have is at the heart of it--and how they leverage it is going to be crucial--and it is evident as I, for instance, see how they manage FireTV.
batye
4/2/2017 1:25:11 PM
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@mpouraryan market sees Amazon as a most fav. and safe investment... but time will tell...
mpouraryan
4/2/2017 10:54:26 PM
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To your point, @Bayte, Amazon Investors have not lost faith and continue to reward Amazon as it is relentless in reinventing and reimagining...so the question is--what's next?
srufolo1
3/10/2017 6:39:51 PM
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Amazon is right in focusing on QoE for users as that can't be ignored. As an online retail company, forming partnerships with pay-TV companies is probably not a top priority. The company has a lot going for it without it being in the OTT business.
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