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JUN 26

“Blockbuster” of an innovation is anything but…

By Eloy Trevino, June 26, 2008 — In a not too distant past, Blockbuster was on the forefront of a convenience revolution — the transition to convenient, in-home entertainment. As consumers built in-home theater systems that rivaled movie theater quality, Blockbuster offered them “convenience” by launching “always in stock” for the hottest DVD rentals. Blockbuster expanded their footprint with highly convenient locations, and was seemingly on a roll.

However, two innovations changed the industry: (1) Disruptive technologies... continue reading

Category: Innovation
Tags: Apple, Archos, Blockbuster, iTunes, Innovation
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AUG 2007

Blockbuster Acquires Movielink

Blockbuster hopes to offer video downloading services by acquiring Movielink, and is also acquiring rights to show the films of Warner Brothers, M.G.M. and Paramount

New York Times, August 9, 2007 — The video rental chain Blockbuster said yesterday that it had acquired the Internet movie provider Movielink to offer video downloading services to customers.

Blockbuster is also acquiring rights to show the films of Movie- link’s owners, which include Warner Brothers Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Paramount Pictures, it said. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Category: Marketing Strategy
Tags: Blockbuster, M&A, Video
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