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Denmark leads the pack in online video-on-demand consumption, OTT services 26 February 2015

According to the Digital Economy and Society Index, Denmark had an overall score of 0.68 (out of 1) and ranked first of the 28 EU member states, with the country boasting the most advanced use of digital public services. Danes were also found to … Continue reading

FCC looks to rejuvenate Pay-TVs with ‘Net Neutrality’ 25 February 2015

The #fcc has a mission: To promote the rapid deployment of high-speed Internet. Under this mission, codified in Section 706 of the Communications Act, it’s seen fit to knock down what it sees as barriers to the rollout of #broadband. The FCC’s net … Continue reading

Internet TV will replace traditional broadcasts by 2030, says Netflix rep 25 February 2015

In a coming together of manufacturers such as Samsung, Sony, Panasonic and LG with content producers such as Disney and Netflix to ensure the user has enough UHD content to watch on their UHD devices. A Netflix rep took to the stage … Continue reading

Content monetization platforms, OTT subscriptions to make mercurial risings in 2015, says FreeWheel 25 February 2015

The FreeWheel Report says monetization via #ott devices zoomed 236% in the fourth quarter, while smartphones went up 70%. For the year, those increases were 257% and 109% respectively. For the year, FreeWheel says, video views were up 27% and … Continue reading

VOD poses fierce challenge to linear TV in all forms of revenue generation 24 February 2015

Linear TV broadcasting is likely to remain the dominant form of TV consumption, but there are two fundamental factors slowly changing the way people engage with the medium. These are video streaming platforms (VODs), which allow subscribers to consume video content … Continue reading

IPTV Market in France to grow at a CAGR of 7.36 percent by 2019 24 February 2015

#technavio‘s analysts forecast the #iptv Market in France to grow at a CAGR of 7.36 percent over the period 2014-2019.  The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the IPTV market in France for the period 2015-2019. … Continue reading

VOD release the ‘in-thing’, Peter Lauria pitches perfect for the newest content distribution industry 23 February 2015

Hollywood has been debating and experimenting with day-and-date theatrical and on-demand releases for years, the most ambitious agreement reached last year when Netflix and The Weinstein Co agreed to release the sequel to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in IMAX theaters … Continue reading

‘Silver Lining Playbook’ stars Bradley Cooper & Jennifer Lawrence starrer ‘Serena’ to release early on VOD 23 February 2015

The new Bradley Cooper-Jennifer Lawrence movie “Serena” will debut on iTunes and VOD this Thursday, Feb. 26 in advance of its theatrical release on March 27. Directed by Susanne Bier and based on the bestselling novel by Ron Rash, “Serena” is a … Continue reading

1 in 10 English speaking Canadians now watch just web video, no TV at all 19 February 2015

Nearly one in 10 anglophone Canadians say they no longer watch any TV shows the old-fashioned way and only stream or download content online, according to a new study. In a telephone poll with 4,002 Canadians conducted late last year on … Continue reading

Competing with VOD, Pay-TV middleware solutions to gross USD 2 Billion by 2020 19 February 2015

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Global Pay TV Middleware Market, finds that the market earned revenues of $1.05 billion in 2014 and estimates this to reach $2.03 billion by 2020. The study covers the IPTV, cable, direct to home … Continue reading