Netflix Has A $5 Billion Warchest. Look Out HBO 28 July 2015
When Netflix released its first original series, “Lilyhammer,” in 2012, critics thought the move would barely faze rival HBO. To an extent, they were correct. Netflix confirmed Thursday that it will not renew “Lilyhammer” after just three seasons. The … Continue reading
The Future Of TV And Lessons From 1996 28 July 2015
If you’re in the TV business, you’re painfully aware of how quickly things are changing. Less than a decade ago, TV was its own self-contained ecosystem with predictably stable audiences and a relatively clear-cut blueprint for delivering advertiser value. … Continue reading
Online Video Revenues Could Hit The Rs.10,000 Crore Mark By 2023 28 July 2015
Online video business has recently seen a surge with various platforms mushrooming in the country. The Video-on-Demand (VOD) players operating in this space include Zenga TV, NexG TV, Spuul and now HOOQ, with other international players looking to step … Continue reading
It’s About Time to Meet Viewer Demand for Online Video 28 July 2015
The $200 billion cable, satellite and television advertising markets aren’t going anywhere soon, but going OTT direct to consumers is inevitable for nearly every content provider. Studies show that more viewers are subscribing to OTT VOD services like Netflix … Continue reading
BBC Challenging iTunes This Autumn With Online Pay TV Service 28 July 2015
The new VoD service, BBC Store, will let you buy and download individual shows or BBC series like Doctor Who. Facing the most hostile media landscape in recent memory, with the rise of Netflix, falling numbers of licence fee … Continue reading
