Industry Updates

‘Scandal’ & ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Among Those ABC Shows Fueled By VOD Viewing 06 August 2015

  Tablet and VOD viewing continues to beef up ratings for TV series, particularly when folded into live+same day viewing and four-week old DVR ratings. That was one of the takeaways from ABC’s luncheon panel “Videobiquity” on multiplatform viewing, and … Continue reading

USA Creates Special VOD Ads Starring Characters From the Show You’re Watching 06 August 2015

All summer long, networks have been devising unique methods of presenting their series to help audiences more easily consume content while helping advertisers reach viewers. Tonight, USA rolls out one of the season’s most ambitious moves yet. As the comedy … Continue reading

BBC Worldwide In VoD Pact With India’s Tata Sky 06 August 2015

  BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the British Broadcasting Corporation, is to launch its first VoD service in India following a deal with DTH provider Tata Sky. The company will offer subscription (SVoD) and transactional (TVoD) services in eight Indian metropolises. BBC … Continue reading

Disney Sees OTT Five Years Out As A Viable Competitor 05 August 2015

  The rumors that ESPN’s days as heavyweight champion are over are vastly overstated. Or so says Robert A. Iger, chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company. During the company’s Q3 2015 earnings call. Before diving into specific financial … Continue reading

5 Reasons Broadcasters Need an OTT Strategy 05 August 2015

  Will 2015 be the tipping point for over-the-top video (OTT)? Around the industry, the answer is a resounding yes. Erik Huggers, president and CEO of VEVO, recently predicted 2015 would be a “break-out year” for the technology, and Park … Continue reading