YouTube Threatened By MCNs Leaving For Own Multiscreen Platform 09 October 2015
Parallel to the OTT and multiscreen revolution, user-generated content evolved into professional-standard UGC and YouTube stars and channels were born, appealing to millennials. The talent made some money, then hooked up with people who could make them more thanks … Continue reading
BBC Drops Hints Of Further Cost Cutting To Be Internet-Fit 09 October 2015
In its response to a government paper on the U.K. public broadcaster’s charter review, it also underlines its desire to continue airing big entertainment shows and says it wants to be the “cornerstone of Britain’s creative industries. The BBC … Continue reading
Netflix Bandwidth Consumption Explained In A Single Chart 09 October 2015
Netflix is an internet hog. This year, it accounts for more than 36% of all of the downstream internet traffic from fixed access sources alone–more than the next eight traffic-hoggers combined, according to Sandvine. And its share of the … Continue reading
Surprise : VOD Voted As UK’s Most Valued Household Service 09 October 2015
The readers of Moneywise have voted Video On Demand services and packages as the most valued household product in a survey taken by 14,000 people. Those who voted for VOD said VoD products were better value for money than energy, … Continue reading
Engaging The Audience In The Social TV Era 09 October 2015
A Nielsen study claims that 85 percent of TV viewers use web-enabled hand-held streaming devices while watching TV. What was once considered as a distraction once has now become a means to engage viewers, keeping them focused longer on … Continue reading
Premium Online Video Viewing Is Peaking, Says Ericsson Report 08 October 2015
Viewers are watching an average of six hours of premium content on the web, up from three hours a year ago, with 65% of that viewing being for TV series and shows, according to Ericsson’s Consumer Lab report. Unveiling … Continue reading
4G And Its Impact On VOD Players In India 08 October 2015
India, as per Cisco’s VNI report is poised to have 650 million smartphones by 2019. That’s like 650 million personal televisions in user pockets. In comparison, there are only ~168 million TV households in India – a majority of which are … Continue reading
Amazon Takes Lead In The War, Announces Intent For Live TV Streaming Service 08 October 2015
Amazon could eventually join Sling TV and Sony’s PlayStation Vue with the launch of its own live TV streaming service. The company has reportedly discussed such a product with both CBS and NBCUniversal. So far, Amazon’s video strategy has … Continue reading
Study Finds Families Spend More Time On SVOD Services Rather Than Money 08 October 2015
The family demand for video on demand services have been a driving force in shaping the streaming content industry as a whole – consider the recent HBO-Sesame Workshop broadcasting deal as a prime example of the power children have in keeping … Continue reading
According To Netflix, They’ll Save Hollywood From Hollywood 08 October 2015
Netflix execs are making a statement here. They don’t want to ruin Hollywood. They only want to save it. Or, at least, a part of it. From Hollywood itself. Speaking at the Vanity Fair Summit on Tuesday, Netflix’s head … Continue reading
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