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Could Postal Service Budget Cuts Affect Netflix?
2011-12-06
The U.S. Postal Service announced Monday that it will begin cutting first-class mail services in March 2012.
How low can Netflix's stock go? Much lower, analysts say
2011-11-23
Netflix investors might be wondering how much lower the stock can go before it levels off.
Coinstar's 3Q earnings soar, Redbox prices to rise
2011-10-28
Redbox's DVD rental kiosks are attracting movie lovers fed up with Netflix's video subscription service.
76 Offers DVD Kiosk at Its Convenience Stores
2011-10-21
Guam - 76/Circle K has taken convenience to a whole new level.
Independent DVD kiosk operators fight for market share
2011-10-13
DVD kiosk rentals made up 31 percent of all video rentals last year; and industry experts expect the $20 billion DVD rental industry to keep growing, a prediction that Jennifer Wagner is betting on. 
 
DVDNow Offers New Releases Before Redbox - CBS News
2011-10-11
Watch the Video!
Entrepreneur competition brings new DVD Kiosk
2011-09-15
Many of you have probably already noticed the new DVD rental kiosk outside of the food court right next to the ATMs. 
Redbox Expands Higher DVD Rental Pricing Tests
2011-08-18
Kiosks in Austin, Texas, now charging $1.15 to $1.20 per night for DVD with no change to Blu-ray Disc and video game pricing  
Rentrak: Rental Revenue Up 6%
2011-08-17
Rev-share company eyes strong second half of the year at video stores
Couple beats RedBox and Netflix to new movies
2011-08-02
When Dan and Mary Kearney decided to call their new video kiosks here and in Shelton ''Enjoy New Releases,'' they meant it.
Redbox Second-Quarter Operating Profit Rises
2011-08-01
Revenue for the DVD rental kiosk operator rose 33.8 percent for the latest period to nearly $364 million, at the lower end of company projections, as management says it is looking to attract Netflix users upset with a recent price hike.
Redbox hits 1.5 billion DVD, Blu-ray rentals
2011-07-29
Redbox is seeing strong demand for its disc rentals, the company announced yesterday. 
Will Netflix price hike drive up kiosk rentals?
2011-07-28
Netflix has taken a thrashing in the court of public opinion since the company announced its new price structuring two weeks ago. An increase of roughly 61 percent in fees resulted in an outpouring of customer ire on the company's Facebook announcement, which is currently up to almost 81,000 comments, not counting deleted posts.
Analysts: Redbox Likely to Benefit from Netflix Price Changes
2011-07-18
Analysts seem certain of one thing regarding Netflix’s decision to charge $7.99 each for its streaming-only and DVD-only services: Redbox stands to benefit.
Netflix streaming service hit by outage
2011-07-18
Netflix's streaming service was down and unavailable for much of last night but has since been restored. 
Netflix is Ruined
2011-07-15
Consumers are outraged as Netflix increases prices
Redbox presses play on game rentals nationwide
2011-06-17
As promised, Redbox has rolled out game rentals nationwide.
Redbox will Soon Rent Video Games
2011-04-29
Redbox, the DVD rental kiosks Hollywood loves to hate, isn't wasting any time picking up the slack left behind after Blockbuster went bust.
Exclusive: Study Stresses Staying Power of Disc
2011-04-07
Redbox is still on track to introduce a digital offering this year, but a new study the disc rental giant commissioned shows the staying power of physical media.
Longview business seeks niche among video rental giants
2011-03-30
With her first DVD rental machine inside the Baker's Corner Store, Tracy Driver is attempting to prove there's still room for a local operator in the fast-changing video rental market.
DVDNow kiosks hosts New Owner's Boot Camp in Vancouver, BC
2011-02-23
DVDNow Kiosks is a company that goes above and beyond in its dedication to the success of its kiosk owner-operators. From April 14th - 16th, 2011, DVDNow will host the first of many 'Boot Camp' Training Seminars at DVDNow headquarters in beautiful Vancouver, BC.
Coinstar CEO Warns Against Delay Longer Than 28 Days
2011-02-07
Paul Davis, CEO of Redbox parent Coinstar, professed Feb. 3 that studios seem pleased with the current 28-day window arrangement for new-release titles but warned that if they pushed for a longer delay, Redbox would have to push back.
DVD Kiosks Officially Beat In-Store Rentals
2011-01-20
Most people have assumed that consumers prefer to rent movies via DVD-rental kiosks as opposed to brick-and-morter stores, but it's now official.
Kiosk Rentals now Outpace Video Stores
2011-01-18
NPD Group says that for the first time, movie rentals from standalone kiosk have a larger market share in the United States than those from brick-and-mortar stores.

More Discs are Dying BS
2010-12-22
The barrage of reports in the press that DVD and even Blu-ray Discs are relics of a bygone era and everything's moving to the Internet would have you believe that all of us in the home entertainment business had better look for new jobs. 
Can Netflix Offset Rising Content Costs?
2010-10-20
While all eyes await today’s (Oct. 20) release of Netflix’s third quarter results at the close of the market, much attention will be on how management plans to absorb rising streaming content costs going forward.
Redbox Makes Play for Video Games
2010-10-13
Company expands amount of game rentals
Netflix Apologizes for Hiring Actors to Stage Event
2010-09-23
Netflix was so psyched for the launch of streaming movies and TV shows in Canada that it closed down a Toronto street and held a press event. But despite the company's internal enthusiasm, Netflix clearly wasn't confident the public would mirror its sentiment, so it hired actors to fatten the gathered crowd.
Mid-America Rockford shows Redbox growth, Blockbuster decline
2010-09-20
A Web page from the Rockford Register Star’s business section on Sunday demonstrates the change that has swept the United States, as consumers shifted to self-service devices and services such as redbox and Netflix to provide their DVD movies and games. However, some retailers are holding on in the sector.
Here's why DVDs won't be going away anytime soon
2010-09-19
Americans love to watch movies on DVD.
Coinstar CFO: Streaming Not a Priority to Redbox Users
2010-09-15
A Coinstar Inc. executive Sept. 15 said customers of its Redbox subsidiary have little interest in downloading or streaming movies from kiosks.
Indie kiosk owners take on movie-rental giants
2010-07-19
A new kind of challenger has entered the nation's DVD rental wars: mom-and-pop kiosk owner.
DVDNow Kiosk Operator Featured on Fox News
2010-05-18
 
Hey Elliot! Our very own Donald Crump. -Video
 
KUnited opens first DVD rental kiosk
2010-04-29
KUnited completed its first campaign promise Wednesday when it unveiled the first of three DVD Now kiosks on campus.
Iowa pair's kiosks follow movie-rental shifts in U.S.
2010-02-15
Fire up the popcorn, movie lovers, because this probably beats whatever's in the DVD player right now.
Self-service kiosks boom all over
2009-11-16
Do-it-yourself customer service continues to creep into everyday life via kiosks, smart-phone applications and the Internet.
Redbox Tests $1.50, $2 Rentals
2009-11-02
In early October Redbox CEO Paul Davis said his company’s kiosks would soon be ready to test “pricing elasticity,” and today consumers in two American markets are discovering what he meant.
Redbox's Blackbox
2009-10-26
Company testing new-DVD sell-through kiosks 
Redbox to test selling DVDs through kiosks
2009-10-18
Redbox has begun testing selling DVDs through their kiosks this month, offering new and catalog releases for about $20 USD alongside their $1-a-night DVD rental kiosks. 
PHYSICAL: Minimum investment for machines about $20,000
2009-09-04
SEPT. 4 | PHYSICAL: Redbox has become a chief competitor not only to other video retailers, but to other kiosk companies as well. DVDNow Kiosks of Vancouver, B.C., in Canada is competing by taking a franchise-like approach.
Report: DVD Rental Kiosks to Take 30% of Market Next Year
2009-08-26
Port Washington, N.Y. - Automated video rental kiosks, operated by companies like Redbox (NASD: CSTR), are expected to grow from 19% of the total market in the first half of 2009 to 30% of the total market next year, according to a report from market research firm NPD Group.
Dollar nights gain traction in DVD trade
2009-08-25
Kiosks to make up 30% of rental market by the end of 2010
Studios play hardball with Redbox at their own risk
2009-08-18
They're making the same mistake the music industry did with Napster.
DVDNow Featured on ABC News
2009-04-30
DVDNow Featured on ABC News - Video 
Denver Franchise Show
2009-04-30
Fox News Feature on DVDNow at Denver Franchise Show - Video 
Cheap DVD Rentals in Convenient Spots Are Big Hit With Belt-Tighteners
2009-02-23
YORK, Pa. (AdAge.com) -- Those wallet-friendly $1 DVDs dispensed by big, red boxes at McDonald's, Walmart and other retailers have catapulted to the top impulse buys in the front of the store. And all those singles are adding up to a big chunk of change for Redbox parent Coinstar.  
DVDs still preferable over downloads - FUTURE OF PACKAGED MEDIA: Retailers look to grow Blu-ray sales
2009-02-05
LOS ANGELES Although movie downloading often is portrayed as all the rage, consumers feel most comfortable with physical discs, according to retail participants at Wednesdays Future of Packaged Media conference here. 
D & D Market in movie rental business
2009-01-14
The self-service kiosk at the store is the only place in town to rent movies...  
Economic downturn proves positive for DVD rental kiosks
2008-10-13
Vancouver - The state of the economy has society realizing that the times are changing, and DVD rental kiosks are offering a way for people to adapt to these changes. 
Idea for DVD kiosk rentals stems from Arizona
2008-07-07
Starting three businesses in a matter of months has been a smooth and rewarding experience for James Rowe, and being able to handle that juggling act is something he learned from his dad. 
Ft Lauderdale Coverage
2008-03-02
Coming soon to a retailer near you: new movie releases for a buck a day. Across South Florida, discount retailers, drugstores and supermarkets are jumping on a new trend in entertainment the automated DVD rental kiosk. 
Changing The Channel
2008-02-05
Video recently embarked on a grand experiment at stores in Texas, where it expanded its product lineup to include cappuccinos, fountain drinks and full-service beverage offerings. 
Have you heard? Billings couple jumps into movie market
2007-08-05
The video rental industry continues to evolve and offer more choices to movie lovers. 
Redbox Finds Its Niche
2007-05-24
Four years ago, Redbox tried to wow the Washington region with high-tech kiosks that dispensed such necessities as milk, eggs and portobello-and-goat-cheese sandwiches, billed as vending machines of the future. 
Kiosk revenue forecast
2007-03-26
Over the next five years, DVD kiosks could generate as much as $1 billion in revenue, representing 10% of the traditional rental market, according to a survey commissioned by kiosk firm TNR Entertainment Corp. 
An easy pick
2007-03-01
An easy pick: Movies via cable, satellite or internet download threaten, but for now the automated dvd rental dispenser is still best for your thriller. 
Business is brisk for DVD rental kisoks
2006-08-30
The video rental business changed the way consumers watch movies. Today another revolution is underway, changing the way consumers acquire and view their chosen films. 
McDonald's Supersizes Their DVD Program
2005-08-04
When I was growing up there was a small theater in my hometown called the Rainbow. It was your typical mom and pop cineplex, the kind of place you would take the whole family to. They used to hold bingo contests before the films started and would sometimes offer double features. 
Nation's Largest Owner/Operator of DVD Rental Kiosks for Grocery Store Channel Completes $10 Million Funding; The New Release Plans Aggressive Expansion in 2006
2005-02-01
The primary users of Internet terminals have always been, and will always be, travelers. Anyone else is more likely to be back in front of a computer in their home or office within a couple of hours a... 
New Way To Rent Videos
DVD-filled kiosks are starting to pop up in Northeast Ohio as couple bring Canadian trend south. 
DVDPlay Reels in $20 Million
DVDPlay raised $20 million in financing on Wednesday, giving the movie-rental company the cash it needs to position its kiosks in more locations... 
DVD Rental Kiosks Give Retailers Added Revenues Kiosk Marketplace
DVD rentals in the US totaled USD 5.7 billion in 2004, according to the Digital Entertainment Group, and kiosks are becoming the latest delivery channel for the movie rental business. Just recently McDonalds announced that it would expand its DVD rental kiosk pilot from an initial 100 locations, to over 1,200 by end-2005 and will work with major grocery stores to facilitate returns. 
DVDNow Allows Entrepreneurs to Profit from DVD Rental Kiosks
With DVD rental kiosks taking the North American market by storm, industry analysts have confirmed that video rental stores are fading out of the picture. Focused almost entirely on new releases, DVDNow rental kiosks offer the same top 30 titles that generate 80% of revenue for a traditional video store. 

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