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Prediction: Roku gets bought out in 2022

With the TV business evolving and technology changing viewers’ habits, the analysts at Hub Entertainment Research have mapped their top 5 predictions for the TV industry in 2022. Hub’s first prediction is that streaming player Roku will be bought out… 1) Roku Gets Bought: A leading player in the market buys Roku, which facilitates Roku’s […]

December 14, 2021

Analysis: SVoDs drive content internationalisation

Analysis from Ampere focuses on changes in the country of origin of the most popular titles on the SVoD platforms. Historically, US content has tended to dominate on the global stage, while in individual countries, local content has often held the balance of power. But this is beginning to change. In 2017, 15 per cent […]

December 13, 2021

Research: 19% US broadband homes vMVPD subs

Parks Associates’ latest Video Services Dashboard reports that 19% of US broadband households have a vMVPD service, an online pay-TV service that offer bundles of live channels via third-party connected devices. “Successful companies offer what consumers want: choice, control, convenience – but in innovative new ways; via multiple payment options and business models on ubiquitous […]

December 13, 2021

Netflix launches Tudum companion site

Earlier this year, Netflix hosted Tudum – its first-ever global fan event. Now the streaming service has announced the launch of Tudum as an official companion site; a place where fans can dive deeper into their favourite Netflix content. Netflix says the new site will offer inside scoops and launch dates for future content; background […]

December 10, 2021By Nik Roseveare

CommScope streamers join Netflix DaVinci programme

CommScope, a global player in home networks, has announced that its upcoming RDK-based VIP73xx streaming solutions will be included in Netflix’s new DaVinci scaling partner programme. Netflix’s scaling programme provides CommScope with the ability to reduce the effort of integration and time-to-market to launch Netflix services on its RDK devices. The programme’s aim is to […]

December 10, 2021

Marvel’s Eternals on Disney+ from Jan 12

Disney+ has announced that Marvel Studios’ Eternals will start streaming on Disney+ in the UK & Ireland on January 12th 2022. The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s newest team of superheroes debuted in cinemas on November 5th. The movie will join 13 other Marvel Cinematic Universe movies now streaming in IMAX Enhanced on Disney+, which gives subscribers more picture […]

December 10, 2021By Nik Roseveare

Whip Media white paper: The OTT Binge-Watching Phenomenon

Whip Media’s latest white paper, The OTT Binge-Watching Phenomenon, in partnership with VOD Professional’s Kauser Kanji, provides an in-depth look at viewers’ bingeing habits across the globe. The white paper is based on more than 32,000 responses across 7 countries – The US, US, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and Sweden – from users on the […]

December 9, 2021

Netflix gives ‘Continue Watching’ row a fresh start

Netflix subscribers globally can now remove a TV show or movie from their ‘Continue Watching’ row on all devices, including TV, with the click of a button. Users can click on a show or film, and select ‘Remove from Continue Watching; from the page options. If users should change their mind, they can also undo […]

December 9, 2021By Nik Roseveare

Research: Streaming driving record online usage in over 65s

The popularity of Netflix dramas such as Squid Game, Bridgerton and Tiger King is driving a significant increase in internet usage among pensioners, according to broadband usage data released by connectivity provider TalkTalk. The data, part of TalkTalk’s latest Internet Insights Report, shows that internet usage among over 65s from July to November this year […]

December 8, 2021

Whip Watch Report: Money Heist tops streaming originals in Spain

Netflix’s Spanish series Money Heist led the Whip Watch Report of streaming originals among Spanish viewers for the week of November 29th – December 5th. The fifth and final season of the global hit debuted on December 3rd and also ranked #1 on the Whip Watch Reports for Brazil, France, Italy, Germany, and UK. The […]

December 8, 2021