Industry Updates

VOD Is A Hit With Kids In UK, Reveals Survey 27 January 2016

The amount of time UK children spend online has overtaken that spent watching television for the first time, according to a new report. An annual survey by research agency Childwise suggested young people now use the internet for three hours … Continue reading

VOD In Germany All Set For A 24% Hike 27 January 2016

Revenues at online portals for streaming series, films and short clips in Germany are expected to rise to EUR 717 million this year, an increase of 24 percent compared with the previous year (EUR 579 mln), according to IT association … Continue reading

Tough Times Ahead for OTT TV Platforms In Hong Kong 25 January 2016

Despite an apparent growth in spending on digital advertising, Hong Kong’s market might have trouble sustaining the over-the-top (OTT) internet boom that is hoped to make a difference to the TV landscape. Data showed last year saw a 36 per … Continue reading

Netflix VPN Crackdown : The Real Reason Why Netflix Is Doing This 25 January 2016

It’s a rare thing when a high-profile company changes its position on a key issue overnight. So Netflix’s announcement on January 15 that it would take steps to stop AustraliaN customers streaming shows that aren’t officially available in their country came … Continue reading

CFA Claims US Customers Overpay $14 Billion Annually For Pay-TV 25 January 2016

The Consumer Federation of America and Public Knowledge sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission urging the agency to begin a rulemaking proceeding to reform the video set-top box market. According to Consumer Federation of America’s analysis, pay-TV subscribers are overpaying … Continue reading