Netflix no threat, but makes cable better, say Liberty Global, Vodafone 10 June 2015

  Liberty Global and Vodafone Deutschland do not see OTT video services as a significant threat, but rather as something that has stimulated them to provide a better overall experience to their consumers, according to Liberty president and CEO Mike … Continue reading

Turner, Comcast Move to Capture Binge-Watching Crowd 09 June 2015

  Time Warner’s Turner and Comcast are working quickly to rewrite the rules currently established in the nascent realm of VOD network. In 2014, Turner tested making available the entire season of then-freshman dramas “Murder In The First”(above, pictured) and … Continue reading

Smartphones beat out Paid TV and Internet Service Providers 09 June 2015

  As more entertainment options provide consumers with a wealth of choices, overall customer satisfaction with pay TV services and Internet service providers (ISPs) is on the decline. Smartphone users, however, are quite happy with their devices. Consumer satisfaction with … Continue reading

DWA, LGF Poised to Profit From Chinese Box Office 09 June 2015

  Film-makers DreamWorks and Lions Gate are poised to benefit from an array of positive catalysts, including increased demand for movie rights and the growth of the Asian film market. As a result, both DWA stock and LGF stock should rise significantly … Continue reading

Showtime Signs Up Roku, PlayStation for Online Streaming Service 09 June 2015

  CBS Corp. is adding partners for its Showtime TV service over the Internet, securing distribution via set-top box maker Roku Inc. and Sony Corp.’s PlayStation before its debut in early July. Showtime announced the $10.99-a-month service Wednesday, joining the … Continue reading

Apple in Negotiations Over Digital Media Streaming Payout With Labels 09 June 2015

  Apple Inc may be ready to reveal their new music streaming service but that does not necessarily mean that the record label’s they are dealing with are equally as ready. Indeed, they are all still negotiating. The labels, of … Continue reading

Netflix world domination continues as Spain, Italy and Portugal sign up 09 June 2015

  Netflix’s plans for global domination are continuing at pace, after the online streaming firm announced it will soon be available in Italy, Spain and Portugal. The company confirmed that individuals based in southern Europe would be able to access … Continue reading

Muvi Studio packs a punch with the new ‘Embeddable Player’ 08 June 2015

  Integrating Muvi’s VoD Platform with your existing website or app has never been this slick and easy. Announcing our new “Embed Player” option which makes embedding your video’s onto any websites or even mobile apps quick and easy along … Continue reading

Barclays Revises Estimates On 11 Internet & Media Companies 08 June 2015

In a report published Friday, Barclays analyst Kannan Venkateshwar briefly commented on the growing surge of popularity of Internet video and how investors can gain exposure to the theme while also updating investors on 11 stocks under coverage. According to … Continue reading

The Internet-TV industry: Reviewing the wave of consolidations 08 June 2015

Cable and satellite TV providers are joining together to get more heft as the Internet shakes up the television industry. They’re facing increased competition from OTT TV platforms, shedding traditional TV subscribers, and having to pay more for channels like … Continue reading