Industry Updates

Roku Leads OTT Race In Q3, Apple TV and Others Far Behind 13 October 2015

  Consumers with a demand for streaming video and VOD services will have a new batch of over-the-top devices available to them this holiday season. Those choices will run the gamut with respect to pricing and capabilities, starting on the low … Continue reading

OTT Short On Luck In Replacing PayTV In Mexico 13 October 2015

  OTT video streaming platforms such as Netflix and Clarovideo aren’t taking the place of pay-TV in Mexico, according to the country’s Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT). Following recent figures indicating that viewers are choosing OTT as a complement to pay-TV, … Continue reading

Pricier Netflix Plan Looks To Curb Password Sharing 13 October 2015

  VOD service Netflix just hiked the price for its standard plan in the U.S. in a move that could be, COULD BE, related to the excessive password sharing among subscribers. The standard plan is the most popular option when it comes to … Continue reading

TV Network Brands Still Matter in the World of Online Video, Says Hulu 12 October 2015

  “Everything is merging together,” said Tim Connolly, senior vice president and head of distribution and partnerships for Hulu. Connolly spoke today at the New York Media Festival on the future of television. Online video streaming platforms used to be disparaged … Continue reading