Is Amazon Repeating Netflix’s Mistake? 15 June 2015
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Amazon.com is paying Netflix another compliment. Amazon began shipping some of its orders earlier this month in ad-supported boxes. The colorful yellow boxes feature characters from the Despicable Me movies, promoting next month’s theatrical release … Continue reading
How electronics firms are rebooting smart TVs 15 June 2015
Electronics companies are launching “smart televisions,” a new type of TV set equipped with smartphone operating systems to provide services comparable to those available through smartphones. For example, smart TVs enable users to enjoy services such as access to the … Continue reading
Thailand leads on dual-screen ratings 15 June 2015
Thailand has introduced the dual-screen system to measure TV ratings on both TV and online media, the first country in Asia-Pacific to do so. This new measurement is done with a collaboration among ratings agencies, advertisers and the media network. … Continue reading
Online video apps: Show motion 15 June 2015
JUST A few months into its launch, Hotstar—Star India’s latest attempt at cracking the online code—witnessed close to 16 million downloads and 50 million unique users, “the fastest adoption for any digital service in the world”. Apparently, popular apps … Continue reading
Internet-Plus Poised To Transform China’s Film Business Models 15 June 2015
Self-confidence overflowed as Chinese film and Internet executives pitched a new business model that may be on the way to transforming the fortunes of local studios and rolling back the influence of Hollywood in China. At a high-powered seminar on … Continue reading
Viability of streaming services questioned 15 June 2015
Despite the surge in sign-ups for video on demand streaming services, the SVOD industry faces two key challenges: low revenues per-subscriber, and the prospect that many consumers will drop out when the free trials end. That’s the cautionary view … Continue reading
Yahoo Unveils 18 New Online Video Series 12 June 2015
US Internet giant Yahoo said Monday it was expanding its online offerings, unveiling 18 new on VOD series with which it hopes to attract a larger audience and advertisers. Of these, 14 will be featured in Yahoo’s digital magazines, … Continue reading
The Future of Binge TV Belongs to America’s Oldest Sport 12 June 2015
HBO’s much-hyped fifth-season premiere of Game of Thrones this month was a resounding success, not just with its record-high ratings but also the distinct lack of people hurling large objects at their screens. As any devotee of full rear … Continue reading
Netflix Says Piracy Helped It Succeed In The Netherlands 12 June 2015
Back in 2013, Techdirt wrote a story about how Netflix was using piracy as market research — an approach that is as obvious as it is rare. The copyright maximalists doubtless hoped that would fail dismally, and that Netflix … Continue reading
Apple Building Out Super-Fast Internet Network for Content Delivery 12 June 2015
Apple is in the process of upgrading ultra-fast Internet links among its four biggest U.S. data centers and other distribution hubs to more efficiently deliver online video on demand, music and other digital content, Bloomberg reported Monday. Reps for Apple did not … Continue reading
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