OTT can still learn from PayTV 18 February 2016
While there’s a lot of news about the growth of OTT and the fall of Pay TV. But there is still a lot that OTT can learn from the traditional PayTV. According to a study by Digitalsmiths, it is seen … Continue reading
How OTT providers can stay ahead of each other 17 February 2016
Netflix alone has 67 million and 12 million paid users in North America and Europe respectively. With numbers like this, it is no surprise that others are trying to cash in on the Netflix model. Other VoD players like Amazon … Continue reading
Connected devices on the rise 16 February 2016
Connected devices usage has increased multifold in this time of on-demand content like VoD, OTT, etc. They are being used throughout TV viewing, and not just while commercial breaks. Also TV is no more the locus of entertainment in the … Continue reading
VoD OTT penetration is increasing 16 February 2016
According to eMarketer, 186.9 million people in the US will be consuming video content via apps or sites like Hulu, YouTube, etc. Video on demand (VoD) services has been growing rapidly over the last 5 years. It is estimated that … Continue reading
Disney eyes SVOD service in Australia 15 February 2016
The Walt Disney Company is speaking to telecommunications companies as it eyes launching a subscription video on demand (SVOD) service in the already crowded Australian marketplace. According to The Australian Financial Review, Disney is looking at making Australia is second direct … Continue reading
Netflix on PayTV – better customer satisfaction ratings 15 February 2016
According to a report ‘Netflix on Pay TV: A Marriage of Convenience’ by IHS, PayTV operators who have partnered with Netflix are witnessing better customer satisfaction ratings and has been lucrative for most of them. Netflix already has 25 such … Continue reading
DTVE Survey: global OTT, mobile connectivity and convergence to have biggest impact on video business 12 February 2016
According to the Digital TV Europe Industry Survey 2016, video consumption will depend on factors like mobile data, OTT content and availability. A majority (46%) believe that Pay-TV services will have moderate growth, despite the advancements of modern services like … Continue reading
Content connoisseurs and TV bundles 12 February 2016
This is the time of the rise of content connoisseurs. The young, specially, are getting increasingly more interested in video on demand services rather than linear TV. A recent study shows that 44% of this generation is considering giving … Continue reading
Video streaming to depend mostly on recommendation engines 12 February 2016
A report by TDG senior analyst, Alan Wolk shows how recommendation-based program guides on TV interfaces are becoming the new way that will determine viewing. “The old-school grid guide no longer works for today’s viewer,” explains Alan Wolk. He … Continue reading
PewDiePie & Lily Singh to feature on YouTube Red Originals 12 February 2016
Four new original shows have been launched on YouTube Red, the premium subscription video streaming from YouTube that costs 9.99 USD per month. According to their blog, “YouTube Red Originals are now live! The first four original series and movies … Continue reading
