Industry Updates

Apps Driving OTT Over Cable 19 January 2016

Cord-cutters and cord-nevers are on the rise. According to a recent Forrester study, 20 percent of adults over age 32 don’t have cable — but that number rises to 35 percent for those under 32. While the pace may be … Continue reading

Hollywood On The Offensive As EU Questions Geo-Blocks 19 January 2016

Regulators sent the companies a so-called statement of objections last year, attacking industry contracts that prevent people viewing movies and TV programs outside the country in which they are sold. Walt Disney Co., Time Warner Inc.’s Warner Brothers unit, Comcast … Continue reading

Analysis of Millennials Highlights Major Threat to Traditional TV 18 January 2016

Major UK TV companies face the growing threat of the millennial generation’s preference for new media channels, according to research by L.E.K. Consulting, the global strategy consultancy. One of the most important challenges comes from millennials’ planned reduction in spend … Continue reading

TV Still Preferred But OTT Catching Up Fast In Canada 18 January 2016

TV is still the No. 1 medium for daily consumption in Canada, but the internet is not far behind. The vast majority of consumers in the country spend time with both every day—as well as with radio. Data cited by … Continue reading

Innovation & Localisation Key To Content Growth For OTT & SVOD 18 January 2016

Even in a TV world with hyper choice, original concepts and local creativity will be critical to boosting TV and Web production, says Eurodata’s annual International TV Trends Report. The data for 2015 found that more than 8,500 new TV … Continue reading