comScore plans to measure OTT viewing 15 May 2017
comScore has launched comScore OTT Intelligence which is a combined service to measure U.S household viewing of over-the top (OTT) content on TV screens. The Company’s proprietary : Total Home Panel – a research panel that measures consumer behavior across … Continue reading
Distribution for Youtube TV, Hulu, other OTT Services to be done by CBS and Affiliates 11 May 2017
CBS is expanding distribution of its network programming content on OTT services like YouTube, Hulu and CBS All Access. Access to new and emerging digital distribution platforms enables viewers to access their favorite local programs as well as hit CBS … Continue reading
Times Warner moves towards Video On- Demand , Jeff Bewkes- CEO 10 May 2017
Growth in internet and broadband penetration and the ease of availability of various OTT and VOD services, have given a typical viewer more option today than ever before. According to Bewkes, the classic film streaming service FilmStruck that launched last … Continue reading
Time Warner’s perspective on Premium Video on-demand 10 May 2017
There has been rising speculation that Time Warner’s (TWX) Warner Bros and other large movie studios are planning for releasing movies for home viewing in as less a duration as 45 days after their release in theatres. A Wall Street … Continue reading
Netflix speed index sees ups and downs in April 10 May 2017
The latest monthly update for the Netflix ISP Speed Index that releases data on which ISPs provide the best prime time streaming service for the Video -on- demand (SVOD) package has shown tremendous improvements around the globe. For instance 7 … Continue reading
Time Inc in collaboration with People, Entertainment Weekly and Xumo makes major OTT announcements 09 May 2017
Time Inc announced some major investments in video and OTT during their NewFront presentation held in NYC on May 5, 2017. This was part of it’s pitching efforts to advertisers. One of the highlights at the event was “People/Entertainment Weekly … Continue reading
Apple TV to include Amazon Prime Video app 09 May 2017
Amazon’s streaming service may be available on Apple TV this summer. Currently users access Prime Video on Apple TV through AirPlay on another iOS device that has the app installed like an iPhone or iPad. Amazon and Apple have a … Continue reading
About 1/3rd of free OTT trials lead to a paid subscription 09 May 2017
About 37% of OTT free trials result in conversion to a paid subscription , according to new connected entertainment research by Parks Associates. According to the research firm, more than 1/4th of households in U.S with broadband connectivity that signed … Continue reading
Sports Illustrated to launch Video Streaming Service 09 May 2017
Sports Illustrated is expected to launch its video streaming service later this year. This is a step to capitalize on the momentum of its expanding video production unit that provides long and short-form sports programming. This follows its parent Time … Continue reading
VOD Service launched by Discover Digital in South Africa 09 May 2017
A new Video-on-demand service is being launched by Discover Digital in South Africa to rival Netflix and Showmax. The new Digital Entertainment on Demand (DEOD) service will let Discover Digital collaborate with regional telecommunications operators in the domestic market as … Continue reading
