Comcast On Defensive For New Service ‘Watchable’ 18 August 2015
Comcast, just as the pay-TV industry may be hitting an irreversible decline in subscribers, is gearing up to launch what’s currently being called “Watchable”: an OTT platform outlet to serve up short form videos from partners on TV via … Continue reading
Netflix Saves You From 130 Hours Of Commercials Per Year 18 August 2015
While sitting (or lying down) through a major binge-fest on Netflix, did you ever stop to wonder just how many commercials you’d have to suffer through if Daredevil or the Wet Hot American Summer series was airing through a … Continue reading
Live TV Popular In France, Dips In UK/US 18 August 2015
Futuresource’s latest ‘Living with Digital’ consumer research study provides updated analysis of consumer’s shifting behavior and evolving habits across digital entertainment and connected devices. The research identified Live TV (pay and free) is still the primary viewing choice for … Continue reading
Government Expected To Make A Move On The ‘Netflix tax’ 18 August 2015
Consumers will have to start paying GST on VOD services such as Netflix, music service Spotify, and games platform Steam, the Government is expected to confirm on Tuesday. Revenue Minister Todd McClay has previously signalled the Government is likely … Continue reading
US Pay-TV’s Biggest-Ever Q2 Subscriber Drain: The Bad News Is Just Beginning 17 August 2015
The numbers are in, and US cable, satellite and telco platforms collectively shed more than 625,000 video subscribers in the three months ended 30 June, falling to 101.4 million combined residential and commercial subs at mid-year. According to the … Continue reading
