Industry Updates

Net Neutrality decision is ‘crazy’, says Jeb Bush 09 March 2015

Former Florida governor Jeb Bush said Saturday that he opposes the Federal Communications Commission’s attempts to regulate broadband Internet providers. Echoing arguments made by cable companies and many Republicans in Congress, the likely 2016 GOP presidential candidate argued that the FCC’s … Continue reading

Comcast may acquire Netflix if Time Warner merger falls out 09 March 2015

As the DOJ and FCC continue to review whether they will approve, lay conditions or simply block the Comcast and Time Warner Cable (TWC) merger, one expert believes that Comcast could have a backup plan in the event the proposed … Continue reading

Online Video Industry in China is now worth 3.5 Billion Euros 09 March 2015

Revenue generated by the Chinese online video streaming services market reached 23.97 billion yuan (€3.46 billion) in 2014, increasing 76.4 per cent from a year earlier and helped by the sale of self-produced content rights, according to consulting firm iResearch. … Continue reading

Parks Associates teams up with Vubiquity, CBS Interactive and Discovery Communications 09 March 2015

Today Parks Associates announced its partnership with NAB Show to host the Super Session Constant Cravings – Using OTT to Win the Next Generation of Viewers at the 2015 NAB Show on April 13 in Las Vegas. The session, with … Continue reading

Cord cutters’ monthly expenses could range from $85-$118 – without your telco 09 March 2015

Customers who are renouncing paid TV services from cable or telco operators in favor of over-the-top video streaming services from the likes of Netflix and Amazon–still must pay around $100 a month in fees, according to the latest research. FierceWireless … Continue reading