Do OTT platforms and TV providers need FCC protection? 21 June 2016
Telletopia Foundation, a nonprofit online video service provider, has formed the TV Neutrality Alliance for OTT service providers and broadcasters to promote “innovation and competition in the distribution of multichannel video programming.” Companies don’t want to cede control to the big and … Continue reading
According to Adobe’s report, TVE video viewing grew 58% quarter-over-quarter 21 June 2016
Some revealing insights about the evolving television and video ecosystem emerged from research released this week. While TV Everywhere (TVE) continues to grow at remarkably rapid rates, the promise inherent in the platform’s name — setting people free to watch … Continue reading
Perform Group to launch a multiscreen OTT for sports fans 20 June 2016
UK-based media company Perform Group will launch a multiscreen OTT subscription service for sports fans in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in summer 2016. Dubbed All sports, one platform, DAZN will offer European football, US sports like NBA and NFL, tennis, … Continue reading
Ellation’s to join the VOD bandwagon, will soon launch VRV 20 June 2016
Otter Media-backed digital media co Ellation will soon launch VRV, a service featuring a number of premium content channels licensed from other media companies focused on the niche genres. It is not yet known when VRV will go live, but … Continue reading
52% of the OTT companies are going to launch VR content 20 June 2016
According to a new research, the OTT video market is “moving in the direction of virtual reality” with 67% of OTT companies believing VR is “here to stay.” The new Level 3, Streaming Media and Unisphere Study found that 52% … Continue reading
Quarter of millennial broadband homes have cut the cord in favor of OTT 17 June 2016
Of all the challenges OTT providers face, Michael Tribolet, chairman, cofounder and CEO of YipTV, may have pointed out the most stressful. Speaking June 15 at the Next TV Summit & Expo in San Francisco, Tribolet said OTT operators are … Continue reading
Desktop/laptop’s 37% share of the ad landscape is now the lowest ever 17 June 2016
The FreeWheel Q1 analysis, out today, has some fun stats, measuring some aspects of streaming that don’t get put out there very widely, very often. The FreeWheel report says desktop/laptop’s 37% share of the ad landscape is now the lowest … Continue reading
VOD subscribers for iQIYI double since 2015 17 June 2016
The number of subscribers to iQIYI’s video-on-demand service has doubled since the beginning of December 2015 which, says a company statement, signifies ‘a significant trend in China that more people are willing to pay for good content’. “Reaching the 20 … Continue reading
BetOlimp links up with ICS to launch live video streaming service for Euro 2016 17 June 2016
Online sports betting and e-gaming operator BetOlimp has linked up with UK-based Independent Content Services (ICS) to launch its Twitch inspired live video streaming service for the ongoing Euro 2016 national football team tournament. The in-play betting companion video streaming … Continue reading
Research finds 23% millennials are OTT-only broadband homes 16 June 2016
Parks Associates research finds that 23 per cent of millennial heads of household are OTT-only households, higher than the national average of 15 per cent among all US broadband households. The firm’s analysts also note that 61 per cent of … Continue reading