According to Ovum, OTT May Not Bring Down Pay-TV Anytime Soon 28 October 2015

As per Tony Gunnarsson, a senior analyst at Ovum, Pay TV will continue to grow at a slower rate without being affected much by the likes of OTT video services such as Netflix. As per him, global pay TV subscribers will … Continue reading

Racially Diverse Characters Are Giving Streaming Services The Edge Over Cable 28 October 2015

  VOD services like Netflix and Amazon have become trendsetters in the recent years paving way for cultural phenomenons like binge watching and time-shifted TV viewing. Even the way content programming was done, has changed. Apart their huge arsenal of content … Continue reading

Connected TV Is At The Heart Of Internet Of Things 27 October 2015

  There has been a lot of talk about connected devices ruling the IoT in future and being the soul of smart homes in the future. While the market is expanding for connected devices, it is the connected TV that is … Continue reading

Yahoo Scores A Touchdown With First Live Stream 27 October 2015

  Let’s assume that the Sunday morning’s NFL game between Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills was on TV. It would have been a soaring TV ratings hit. The real news is, it wasn’t. On TV. Yahoo, after its NFL live streaming … Continue reading

MLB Advanced Considers New Online Video Streaming Models 27 October 2015

  As the OTT disruption unsettles media majors, live sports is turning fast in to the most favorite refuge for media giants in the Pay-TV industry. But the MLB Advanced exec Bob Bowman seems to have a different opinion on this. According … Continue reading

VOD Drives Cord Cutting Further In Canada 26 October 2015

  Cable majors in Canada are taking some serious hits after VOD service Netflix arrived. Collectively Netflix and other video streaming services have enhanced the rate of cord cutting rapidly this year. The Calgary-based cable network Shaw Communications recently unveiled its 2015 … Continue reading

VOD Registers A Stunning 8.5% Annual Growth In Germany This Year 26 October 2015

Entertainment industry in Germany is approaching the €10 billion mark this year, fueled by Pay-TV and VOD revenues,  as per the newly published VPRT report. VPRT is the leading commercial broadcaster’s association in Germany. This remarkable growth rate is accredited … Continue reading

MTV Follows CNN In Live Streaming With Virtual Reality 26 October 2015

  MTV has taken the hint after CNN’s live streaming of Democratic Debate became a runaway success. The red carpet pre-show & the main show  of EMA 2015 were live streamed in 360-degree VR upon its airing yesterday. Viewers were required to download … Continue reading

Muvi Studio Nominated For TVB Everywhere Awards, Rubs Shoulders With Industry’s Best 21 October 2015

Muvi has been nominated for the newly introduced TVB Everywhere Awards in the ‘TV Anywhere Solutions: VoD/Catch Up And Mobile TV Provision’ category for the partnership in launching ‘Zero CapEx’ streaming platforms and apps for leading media production and distribution … Continue reading

45% West Europeans WIth Broadband Now Have A Smart TV Too 21 October 2015

  The recent study released by Parks Associates claims that 45% of Western Europe’s broadband households now have a smart TV. Germany is topping the chart with 50% customers having a Smart TV. Europe has always served as an early … Continue reading