Industry Updates

Europeans are least likely to browse the internet while watching TV, Asians the most 07 May 2015

TV viewers in Europe are the least likely to go online while watching TV, a new survey has claimed. This is in spite of Europe having seven of the top 10 countries in a table of territories with the highest level … Continue reading

Cord cutter threat remains real as OTT quality, content choice improve 07 May 2015

To cut the cord or not is a conversation that is increasingly taking place in households worldwide, according to a new report from Limelight Networks. In its annual “State of Online Video Survey,” the digital content delivery provider suggests that … Continue reading

Rentrak and Viacom ink TV ratings & VOD measurement deal 07 May 2015

Rentrak has entered into a TV ratings and Video on Demand system measurement agreement with Viacom Media Networks. Viacom will utilize Rentrak’s Advanced Demographics measurement capabilities, which include Rentrak’s viewing information and integrated purchase information from IRI, Shopcom and IHS … Continue reading

Netflix asks FCC to reject AT&T-DirecTV merger unless changes made 07 May 2015

Netflix Inc has urged the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to reject the pending US$48 billion merger of AT&T Inc and DirecTV unless its concerns about the deal are addressed. A Netflix spokeswoman said on Tuesday that the video streaming site does … Continue reading

In Defense of TV – It’s Actually ‘VT’ 06 May 2015

With Upfronts right around the corner, there’s a lot of talk about what’s next for the television industry. Some analysts and observers believe that traditional television, from our viewing habits to the way we do business with advertisers, has changed … Continue reading