Industry Updates

Cannes: Possible Partners for Netflix’s Move Into China 18 May 2015

Netflix is casting a wide net in seeking Chinese partners while in Cannes, industry sources say, and the group of potential targets is diverse, ranging from online video streaming sites to a state conglomerate once run by the People’s Liberation … Continue reading

Four Ways YouTube And Netflix Will Transform Television 18 May 2015

You hear a lot lately about how much YouTube and Netflix compete more and more directly with television, and even want to become more like the iconic medium. And there’s more than a little truth to that, not least because TV … Continue reading

Ireland’s video nation: streaming goes mainstream as two-thirds of adults consume video-on-demand 18 May 2015

Streaming is now mainstream in Ireland with two-thirds of all adults having viewed video on demand services within the last six months, according to new research from the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) and Nielsen. The figure skews higher for adults … Continue reading

Nearly 60% of U.S. Broadband Households Use OTT Video Services, but “Account Sharing” Is Prevalent 18 May 2015

Digital media consumer research from Parks Associates reports 57% of U.S. broadband households access an OTT video services, but account sharing is a lingering challenge. According to a 3Q 2014 survey of U.S. broadband households, 8% are using a subscription … Continue reading