Streaming Video Poised To Surpass Network TV 07 October 2015
The total number of online video streamers could pass the number of people watching traditional TV in the next year, according to a report by tech major Ericsson. The latest TV and Media report released by the company showed the percentage of people … Continue reading
BBC Fears Loss Of Subscribers To Distraction From Connected Devices 06 October 2015
The BBC is worrying less about competition from over-the-top (OTT) video streaming platforms like Netflix, and more about the danger of losing the attention of young viewers distracted by their devices, according to director of audiences, Nick North. “What we’re … Continue reading
Millennials Like linear On Weekdays, VOD On Weekends 06 October 2015
David Crawford of Arqiva revealed that, while the research confirmed that millennials do of course possess a significant taste for VOD services, there is a distinct difference between their viewing consumption patterns on weekends and weekdays. On weekdays, live … Continue reading
Apple TV Already Dominating Online Viewing In One Dimension 06 October 2015
When it comes to TV Everywhere, Apple TV is crushing the competition. In contrast to pure, OTT platforms like Netflix, HBO Now, and Hulu, TV Everywhere apps use logins from paid-TV providers to authenticate. Popular examples include HBO Go, Watch ESPN, … Continue reading
How Big Data Helps BBC & HBO Analyze Audience Behavior To Give You The Shows You Want 06 October 2015
By using the data gathered across all syndication partners, video streaming platforms & content providers can pre-emptively make critical business decisions in real time – effectively creating a closed loop. This type of model, facilitated by data-driven intelligence, enables … Continue reading
Surprise, Surprise! Hulu Pips Netflix To Become Faster Growing OTT VOD Service 06 October 2015
Hulu, despite its programming and management clout has always been considered a weaker player off the group of mainstream OTT video on demand streaming services. It doesn’t have a signature show, like Netflix and Amazon, it has less high-demand … Continue reading
The Biggest 4K Streaming Package Ever Is Canada-Only 06 October 2015
A baseball or hockey fan with a subscription with Rogers in Canada? As you must be knowing, next year is gonna be a rookie season to remember and Rogers has announced today that it will broadcast every Toronto Blue Jays game in … Continue reading
Millennials’ TV Viewing Promotes VOD, Streaming 05 October 2015
TV networks increasingly get a sizable piece — almost 30% — of their total month-long viewing of a TV program from millennials/Gen Xers’ after its live airing from video-on-demand/streamed viewing. New data released by ABC during Advertising Week shows … Continue reading
Amazon Puts A Check On VOD Rivals 05 October 2015
Amazon has said it will no longer stock media streaming devices such as the Apple TV and Google Chromecast on its online shop. This is because these devices are not easily compatible with Amazon’s VOD service, Prime Video. According to a … Continue reading
Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock Vouches For Streaming Options 05 October 2015
Movie lovers and filmmakers alike are beneficiaries in the streaming video explosion. Consumers get access to more movies amid the competition between VOD platforms like Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and others — including niche sites such as Fandor — while those making … Continue reading