AT&T brings DirecTV to prevent cord cutting 02 March 2016
Cord cutting is trouble for PayTV operators. AT&T, to counter this, has announced a new satellite video streaming service named DirecTV. This wouldn’t require an additional hardware setup, a connected device like a smartphone, computer or media streaming box is … Continue reading
Live streaming is watched 3X more than saved videos 02 March 2016
Yes, live streaming is viewed for 3 times longer duration than saved videos. And so, Facebook is reshaping the News Feed to accommodate this. While this News Feed wasn’t exactly built for real time live streaming, Periscope and Twitter are … Continue reading
OTT in Africa faces heat of regulations 02 March 2016
OTT is growing in Africa. This has prompted ‘traditional’ telecom and media companies to call for a regulation protecting their sustainability. This was heard on South Africa’s Parliament recently. OTT services bypass general regulations and they are often lower in … Continue reading
The Future is Streaming; the future is Smart Connected Devices 02 March 2016
Did you know, 35% viewers preferred streaming the Super Bowl 50 on connected devices last month? With video on demand (VOD) services taking the front seat, connected and mobile devices are set to rule the entertainment industry. Connected TVs in … Continue reading
Increase in big TV video streaming 01 March 2016
A new change – according to a report by Adobe Systems Inc., there has been an increase in percentage of viewers accessing video on demand content on Televisions as compared to mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. It was found … Continue reading
Twitter lists ‘live streaming video’ as top priority 01 March 2016
According to a report on TubeFilter.com, Twitter has mentioned ‘live streaming video’ as a top priority for this year, in their annual 10-K report. The category is stated to be ‘a strong complement to the live nature of Twitter.’ Live … Continue reading
Online video from popular networks see a rise in ad prices 01 March 2016
A recent study by Hub Entertainment Research reveals that 34% of digital TV users prefer watching content from reputed media than independent creators. Ad prices are increasing for videos from TV networks and popular film production companies. Users are consuming … Continue reading
YouTube streams ahead 26 February 2016
YouTube is surging ahead of other video streaming sites in terms of traffic. With 174 million unique visitors, it was way ahead of the 84 million of Facebook. Yahoo! witnessed 56 million visitors, Vimeo got 47.1 million, CBS Interactive received … Continue reading
Traditional TV has room for video streaming services 26 February 2016
Despite the strong growth of streaming video services, traditional TV is not nearing the end as some fear. According to Hub Entertainment Research, more than 75% broadband users have accessed online-only content in the last half year. While a similar … Continue reading
Businesses use live streaming to increase engagement 26 February 2016
Live Streaming is trending. Ease of availability, high engagement and affordability are the biggest reasons. Periscope, Facebook Live, Meerkat, and even YouTube’s Live streaming are the popular options today. Businesses are using live stream to connect with their users effectively. … Continue reading
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