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The New Rovi Research Sheds Light On OTT 08 January 2016
Some 60% of people frequently stream content while travelling by car or public transport, with 29% claim to do so while at work, according to new research by Rovi. The study found that 77% of respondents subscribe to “alternative” TV … Continue reading
MAGID & TV Mogul Study Reveals Majority of US Households Have Connected TV 08 January 2016
For the first time, a majority of U.S. viewers have TV sets connected to the Internet, according to data released today by Frank N. Magid Associates and advertising software maker TubeMogul. Connected TV penetration–through gaming consoles, set-top boxes, and smart … Continue reading
Viewers Diverge While Platforms Converge in 2016, Says Ooyala Report 06 January 2016
Today, Ooyala steps up with its State of the Broadcast Industry 2016, in which it assuredly predicts that this year will be a lot like last year but more of it. Over-the-top video content moved to center stage in 2015, … Continue reading
Will Day-and-Date Releases Become As Popular As They Were Destined To? 07 October 2015
There’s so much streaming video available nowadays, it seems criminal to complain about the selection. There are more recent releases, catalog titles, TV series, sporting events, children’s shows, and online originals than a person could ever hope to sit … Continue reading
Indie Film Marketer Gets Candid About VOD Release Strategies 27 August 2015
Windows in the Home Entertainment space continue to shrink. Just recently,Paramount announced a deal with AMC Theaters and Cineplex shortening the time from the theatrical release to the home theatre screen. Now, only two weeks after a film’s theatrical … Continue reading
Regal Rejects Plan For Quicker VOD Release, Calls It Unhealthy 03 August 2015
With Paramount Pictures and AMC Theaters looking to begin experimenting with a much shorter than usual window between theatrical and VOD releases, there’s been a surprising groundswell of support for the idea that could be seen as a threat to … Continue reading
Hulu might add ad-free option to compete with Netflix 20 July 2015
Hulu is exploring plans to add an advertising-free option to its service, according to people familiar with the matter, as the online VOD platform tries to become a stronger rival to Netflix Inc. Such a move would be a significant shift … Continue reading
Floyd Mayweather’s next fight might air on CBS, a huge gamble for the network 14 July 2015
Floyd Mayweather’s last fight against Manny Pacquiao shattered Pay-Per-View (PPV) records and expectations by tens of millions of dollars, and yet his next fight could reportedly be given away for free to anybody who wants to watch. According to … Continue reading
ESPN’s Plan to Dominate the Post-TV World 10 July 2015
On July 11, 2014, LeBron James announced that he was leaving the Miami Heat to return to his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers. Within a few minutes of the announcement, an ESPN notification typed on a desktop computer in Bristol, Connecticut, was … Continue reading
Streaming constitutes 28% of all US viewing 09 July 2015
More than a quarter (28%) of all TV viewing in the US is now done via digital streaming, according to a new GfK MRI report. Accessing subscription or free online VoD platforms via a computer or mobile device accounts … Continue reading
