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Happy Streaming This Thanksgiving
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Whether you’re expecting a house full of guests or a smaller gathering this Thanksgiving… whether you brine, stuff, roast, fry or smoke the turkey…there is one question most people will ask. “Where are we watching the game?!”
And just as important, “How are we watching the game?” Last year, pay TV lost 4 million subscribers. Seven people-per-minute just said ‘no’ to cable. So, if the average NFL football game is 3 hours and 12 minutes, that means during that time, 1,344 fans cut the cord. If you’re one of them and are now freaking out about how to navigate streaming…. No worries, Strategus has you covered!
Our motto is ‘No Cable. No Problem,’ Here’s a quick cheat sheet on how to live stream the Macy’s Day Parade along with all the games – to ensure you and your guests have happy streaming this Thanksgiving!
Step 1: Understanding the Available Streaming Services and Devices
No matter if you’re looking to watch The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade or a game, you can stream on any streaming service that offer those specific broadcast channels. For those of you who don’t have any of those services, many offer free trails… just be sure to cancel before you’re billed! Below is a quick guide:
In addition, many OTT devices such as Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick or gaming devices like Xbox, all have Apps to provide access.
Step 2: What, When and Where to Watch
Macy’s Day Parade
9:00am EST
Broadcast Station: NBC & CBS
Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions
12:30pm EST
Broadcast Station: CBS
Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys
4:30pm EST
Broadcast Station: Fox
Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints
8:20pm EST
Broadcast Station: NBC
Step 3: Be Thankful you Cut the Cord!
Grab a piece of pumpkin pie and wave goodbye to that expensive cable bill!
Happy ‘Streaming’ Thanksgiving!
From the Strategus team – the Pioneer in Programmatic OTT
Andy Dixon is a seasoned Content Writing Specialist at Strategus, renowned for his expertise in creating engaging and impactful digital content. With over a decade of experience in content creation, Andy has honed his skills in a variety of niches, ranging from technology and marketing to education.
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