Industry Updates

2015 will mark the beginning of the end of cable TV, says MoffetNathanson 26 February 2015

A new report from MoffettNathanson today might say it’s about cord-cutting, but it seems it’s really about the revived strength of the housing market. “Consumer Segmentation: #ott Video Buyers”  that concludes 17% of current broadband subscribers in the U.S. will … Continue reading

Netflix goes after Comcast on Twitter, puts feet down for Net Neutrality 26 February 2015

#netflix and #comcast have been sparring for a while. But on Wednesday, Netflix delivered a quietly epic uppercut to the cable giant and its interests—thanks to a single creative tweet. It concerns net neutrality, on which the FCC is set to … Continue reading

FCC looks to rejuvenate Pay-TVs with ‘Net Neutrality’ 25 February 2015

The #fcc has a mission: To promote the rapid deployment of high-speed Internet. Under this mission, codified in Section 706 of the Communications Act, it’s seen fit to knock down what it sees as barriers to the rollout of #broadband. The FCC’s net … Continue reading

Internet TV will replace traditional broadcasts by 2030, says Netflix rep 25 February 2015

In a coming together of manufacturers such as Samsung, Sony, Panasonic and LG with content producers such as Disney and Netflix to ensure the user has enough UHD content to watch on their UHD devices. A Netflix rep took to the stage … Continue reading

Content monetization platforms, OTT subscriptions to make mercurial risings in 2015, says FreeWheel 25 February 2015

The FreeWheel Report says monetization via ott devices zoomed 236% in the fourth quarter, while smartphones went up 70%. For the year, those increases were 257% and 109% respectively. For the year, FreeWheel says, video views were up 27% and … Continue reading