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The BBC Is About To Repeat Canada’s Mistake 07 August 2015
As the BBC approaches its 100th anniversary, the venerable broadcaster is in a pitched battle for its future against rivals like VoD services. The newly-elected Conservative government wants to reduce the financing and the scope of BBC activities; it … Continue reading
A Plea To James Murdoch – Go After Netflix And Save Pay TV 07 August 2015
One month into his new job as chief executive of 21st Century Fox, James Murdoch is already under pressure to ensure the world’s biggest pay TV company competes more aggressively with streaming video powerhouse Netflix. Murdoch has been politely … Continue reading
Two-Thirds Of UK’s Netflix And Amazon Users Don’t Watch Their Original Shows 07 August 2015
Two-thirds of online TV subscribers in the UK say they don’t watch original shows such as House of Cards or Transparent that have cost their providers millions to commission. The two biggest online video on demand streaming services in the … Continue reading
‘Scandal’ & ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Among Those ABC Shows Fueled By VOD Viewing 06 August 2015
Tablet and VOD viewing continues to beef up ratings for TV series, particularly when folded into live+same day viewing and four-week old DVR ratings. That was one of the takeaways from ABC’s luncheon panel “Videobiquity” on multiplatform viewing, and … Continue reading
USA Creates Special VOD Ads Starring Characters From the Show You’re Watching 06 August 2015
All summer long, networks have been devising unique methods of presenting their series to help audiences more easily consume content while helping advertisers reach viewers. Tonight, USA rolls out one of the season’s most ambitious moves yet. As the comedy … Continue reading
BBC Worldwide In VoD Pact With India’s Tata Sky 06 August 2015
BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the British Broadcasting Corporation, is to launch its first VoD service in India following a deal with DTH provider Tata Sky. The company will offer subscription (SVoD) and transactional (TVoD) services in eight Indian metropolises. BBC … Continue reading
MLB Inks $600 Million Pact with NHL to Handle TV, Streaming Distribution 05 August 2015
Major League Baseball’s media division has announced a six-year deal with the NHL, under which MLB Advanced Media will take over the hockey league’s TV broadcasting and online video on demand operations. Under the terms of the pact, MLBAM will pay the … Continue reading
SAG-AFTRA Election Reflects Fears Over Actors’ Pay For Online Shows 05 August 2015
Behind-the-scenes drama is playing out in Hollywood, one that has pitted America’s best-known home improvement mom against the White Shadow. Actors, extras, stunt people and other performers are once again squaring off over who should lead their union in … Continue reading
Netflix’s ‘Beasts of No Nation’ Boycotted By Big Four US Cinema Chains 04 August 2015
America’s four-largest cinema chains will refuse to screen Oscar-tipped child soldier drama Beasts of No Nation, after the film was bought by Netflix in a $12 million (Dh44 million) deal, reports Variety. AMC, Regal, Cinemark and Carmike all said … Continue reading
Cord Cutting Changing The Landscape For College Sports 04 August 2015
More and more people are waking up to the realization that sports, and definitely college sports, have a major problem: people are no longer as willing to pay high cable bills. As a result, ESPN’s audience – everyone’s audience – … Continue reading
