Sony (SNE +3.77%) may not be the first thing you think of when streaming TV comes up, but a recent deal with Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA) may put the company front and center. The two companies have reportedly reached a deal to show channels like MTV, Comedy Central, and Nickelodeon before some other powerhouses make moves to stream cable networks. Find out what Fool contributor Travis Hoium thinks about this move and how it will affect Sony as well as powerhouses Apple (AAPL 0.81%) and Netflix (NFLX +1.68%).
Sony May Be a Surprise First Mover Upending Cable
By Travis Hoium – Aug 29, 2013 at 10:18AM
NYSE: SONY
Sony Group
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A deal with Viacom could put Sony in an interesting position in streaming.
About the Author
Travis Hoium is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering solar energy, technology, and growth stocks. Before The Motley Fool, Travis was a mechanical engineer at 3M and founded a virtual reality company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota.