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Unlocking TV’s Water Cooler : The Social Networks 09 September 2015
Television programming is transforming right in front of us, and the biggest factor instigating this change is consumers’ second screen. Between 60% and 70% of people have a second device in their hands when they’re watching TV. Their second-screen … Continue reading
TV Folks Say Glut Of Scripted Series Makes It Tough To Stand Out 08 September 2015
If you happen to be an average TV household, you have access to about 200 channels. You are probably watching about five hours of television every day. And, with the rise of video on demand streaming services like Netflix, … Continue reading
BBC Boss Proposes Kids VOD, Drama Binge-Viewing Offerings 08 September 2015
The BBC’s iPlayer VOD service could open up to include content from other U.K. program providers, while it could also offer a dedicated service for children, dubbed iPlay, BBC director general Tony Hall said Monday. These were just two of … Continue reading
Streaming Services Should Be a Part of Pay TV 08 September 2015
The rapid growth of streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon has created a two-tier system of content. It’s also created a two-tier system in our living rooms, where traditional cable and broadcast channels are accessed via a set-top … Continue reading
BARB Releases First Official Figures For TV Player Report 08 September 2015
BARB has announced the results from the beta launch of the first joint-industry, audited measure of viewing to online TV in the UK. The TV Player Report is a stepping stone to the completion of Project Dovetail – the … Continue reading
Why Netflix Won’t Let You Download For Offline Viewing Like Amazon Prime 08 September 2015
When a company is as big and successful as VOD service Netflix has been, there aren’t a lot of suggestion to propose to its execs as far as making the service better. Amazon made a huge announcement recently by saying … Continue reading
Google, Amazon, Netflix Join Forces For New Streaming Alliance 07 September 2015
Seven leading Internet companies have formed the Alliance for Open Media – an open-source project that will develop next-generation media formats, codecs and technologies in the public interest. The Alliance’s founding members are Amazon, Cisco, Google, Intel Corporation, Microsoft, … Continue reading
Joint Study By Vimeo And Latitude Highlights Online Viewing Habits 07 September 2015
The average viewer spends $32 a month on transactional or subscription VOD content, according to research conducted by Vimeo and consultancy group Latitude.The study, titled Online Video Viewing and Purchasing and published this week, investigated current viewing habits of … Continue reading
Video Piracy In Australia Drops By A Quarter Since The Netflix Launch 07 September 2015
Video piracy in Australia has fallen by nearly a quarter since the online video on demand service Netflix began operating in the country, consumer group CHOICE says. The widespread availability of services that allow movies and television shows to be … Continue reading
BBC Four Could Be Shut Down To Find £50 Million To Compete With Online Rivals Netflix and Amazon 07 September 2015
BBC Four could be axed as the corporation tries to boost its drama budget to compete with online video on demand rivals such as Amazon and Netflix. It has been reported that the closure could free up £50 million a year to … Continue reading
