Sky’s making a kids app that will rival Netflix and YouTube 30 June 2015
When Sky announced the launch of a new Kids section on its set-top boxes, it immediately put Google and Netflix in its crosshairs. TV shows and movies on VOD were suddenly front and centre on the homepage, allowing children … Continue reading
Why the digital onslaught didn’t destroy TV 29 June 2015
Within a year, Netflix will have more viewers than any of the three broadcast networks, a couple of analysts at FBR Capital Markets predicted this week. There are some caveats having to do with the differing ways that streaming and … Continue reading
TiVo CEO Wants Cable Companies to Embrace Cord Cutting 29 June 2015
TiVo CEO Tom Rogers has an interesting proposition to cable operators. His pitch: Encourage consumers to cut the cord, and still make money from their TV viewing without having to pay any money to broadcast or cable networks. Rogers’ magic bullet … Continue reading
Rising tide of online piracy: Sink or Swim? 29 June 2015
For the first time, searches for popular insecure OTT devices have now outstripped popular secure OTT devices on Google searches. Online piracy is big business. All content is a target: thematic channels, recent movie releases and particularly live sports. … Continue reading
Discovery embarks on OTT ‘Million March’ 29 June 2015
Discovery Networks International is launching OTT video services throughout Europe. Its top executives explain how the channel operator will win streaming customers in big numbers, as it starts on its ‘March to a Million’. When TBI was the first … Continue reading
