Soccer Pirates Shift to TV From Computers as Set-Top Boxes Surge 08 May 2015
“There’s a lot of old-style detective work,” said McGowan, director of operations for Glasgow ID Inquiries, which does investigations for the English Premier League. “Walking around, going into pubs to see what they’re showing, paying attention.” Sales of the OTT … Continue reading
Programmatic Ad Technology Proliferates 08 May 2015
Reports that Comcast might acquire Visible World, a programmatic TV ad platform provider, put a spotlight recently on the overhaul taking place in the video advertising world. Shortly after that announcement, the beam intensified when Nielsen bought eXelate, a data … Continue reading
The state of the ‘small screen’ 08 May 2015
It could be argued that young people have begun to spend too much time immersed in the small screens of their smartphones, tablets and computers. But a shift in the content of the “small screen” has changed enough to apply … Continue reading
What’s next for TV? INTX looks to the future of the industry 08 May 2015
The National Cable and Telecommunications Association, which hosts the show, renamed it to INTX from The Cable Show this year, citing a shift in focus to the digital media and entertainment economy. The show continues through Thursday at McCormick Place. … Continue reading
Major Cable TV Deals Lined Up: Will FCC Say Yes? 08 May 2015
Mergers and acquisitions have been a common phenomenon in the U.S. pay-TV industry despite the formation of strict regulations by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to put a check on monopolistic practices. Yesterday, at the Internet & Television Expo in … Continue reading
Netflix Popcorn Time To be Blocked In UK As Per Court Orders 08 May 2015
Popcorn time is not a foreign word for those who are not fans of the likes of Netflix Breaking News. The movie streaming service has been surrounded by controversy ever since it emerged last year. Because of its uncertain legitimacy, a … Continue reading
Strong digital rights management solution is vital if pay-TV operators are to claim back revenue from OTT players : Conax 07 May 2015
Maintaining a high level of security is essential for pay-TV operators looking to take their share of the lucrative OTT and IPTV platforms market, Conax’s EVP Products & Marketing warned yesterday. Speaking at TV Connect, Tom Jahr told the packed auditorium … Continue reading
Paid TV cable takes a backseat as Mayweather vs Pacquiao boxing match gets live streamed for free 07 May 2015
It should have been a proud moment for TV: A much-hyped sports event drawing in millions of paying viewers and showcasing the clout still held by traditional media heavyweights. Instead, the broadcast of Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight in Las Vegas … Continue reading
Europeans are least likely to browse the internet while watching TV, Asians the most 07 May 2015
TV viewers in Europe are the least likely to go online while watching TV, a new survey has claimed. This is in spite of Europe having seven of the top 10 countries in a table of territories with the highest level … Continue reading
Cord cutter threat remains real as OTT quality, content choice improve 07 May 2015
To cut the cord or not is a conversation that is increasingly taking place in households worldwide, according to a new report from Limelight Networks. In its annual “State of Online Video Survey,” the digital content delivery provider suggests that … Continue reading
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