#Amazon faces Teamsters union drive at 9 Canadian sites

#Amazon faces Teamsters union drive at 9 Canadian sites

“#Amazon faces Teamsters union drive at 9 Canadian sites” The Teamsters Union has launched campaigns to organize employees in at least nine Canadian facilities of Amazon, according to Reuters interviews with union officials. The influential union took the first step earlier this week to organize employees at one of Amazon’s Canadian facilities, and the interviews reveal it is…

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#HBO Max slashes prices in limited offer as streaming wars heat up

#HBO Max slashes prices in limited offer as streaming wars heat up

“#HBO Max slashes prices in limited offer as streaming wars heat up” AT&T Inc’s HBO Max streaming service has halved its subscription fees in a limited-period offer to lure back millions of subscribers it lost after dropping out of Amazon.com Inc’s Prime video channels. The limited-time promotion offer of $7.49 per month – for up to six months – is available through Sept. 26 for users who…

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#Amazon reportedly boosting live audio, podcast offerings

#Amazon reportedly boosting live audio, podcast offerings

“#Amazon reportedly boosting live audio, podcast offerings” Amazon is beefing up its audio offering with a hefty investment in the live music and podcast space, according to a report. Under its Amazon Music division, the company is building out a live audio platform that is meant to disrupt traditional radio and rival the likes of…

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#Rivian reportedly seeks valuation of up to B in IPO

#Rivian reportedly seeks valuation of up to $80B in IPO

“#Rivian reportedly seeks valuation of up to $80B in IPO” Amazon-backed electric vehicle company Rivian is seeking a valuation of around $70-80 billion in its initial public offering, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday. Rivian confidentially submitted plans to federal regulators for an IPO, the company said in a statement. The company, which aims…

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