NATPE||Content First and the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) have for a second consecutive year jointly commissioned a consumer research study, this time to gather insight into the content discovery process and alternatives to live TV viewing. Findings from the two-phase study will be presented in two co-branded research reports at the 2015 International CES and […]
Starz has announced that Encore Play and Movieplex Play, the authenticated online TV Everywhere services for Encore and Movieplex premium subscribers respectively, launched successfully today on Xbox One. The Encore Playand Movieplex Play launches today follow the associated August 2014 debut of Starz Play on Xbox One. All three premium pay TV Everywhere services are also available on Xbox 360, […]
NAB Executive Vice President of Strategic Planning Rick Kaplan has written a Blog Post regarding the FCC’s proposal to extend the definition of multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs) to online video providers, suggesting it presents “exciting opportunities” for consumers. In the Blog Post, Kaplan addresses FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler’s assertion that broadcasters were able to […]
Samsung Electronics Co has revealed that its Smart TV platform now has more than 1.5 million weekly unique users – a 50 per cent increase in users over the past nine months. The Samsung Smart Hub offers catch-up TV services (ITV Player, BBC iPlayer, 4oD and Demand 5) through to Ultra-HD content from partners such […]
MobiTV, a global player in enabling delivery of live and on-demand TV everywhere, and TV Bank, a live video distribution system and video provider for connected devices in Japan, have announced a partnership to leverage MobiTV’s software-based platform and NetDVR (nDVR) technology to extend TV services across screens. The service, launching this fall, will enable […]
With Swisscom TV 2.0 light, users can now pause shows that are currently playing and watch over 100 channels – including 40 in HD. This unique TV experience for new users is now included in the new Swisscom Casa basic offering for CHF 39.50. Also included in the price is Internet access, a fixed-line connection […]
A number of leading companies from the online video ecosystem are jointly to form the Streaming Video Alliance with the aim of facilitating the creation of architecture, standards and best practices that will scale the infrastructure for online video and improve efficiency for all providers in the ecosystem while preserving a high quality experience for […]
FreeWheel has published its Q3/14 Video Monetisation Report: Digital TV’s Time is Now. After having been touted as an integral part of TV’s future for some time, FreeWheel believes it is now clear from the behaviour of consumers, publishers, advertisers, and investors that digital video is paramount to the future of TV. Since last year […]
NeuLion, an enabler and provider of live and on-demand content to Internet-connected devices, has been selected by Rogers Communications to power Rogers NHL GameCentre Live and maintain the delivery of the service to fans throughout Canada for the 2014/15 season. The NeuLion Sports Platform, a full service end-to-end suite of video management, distribution and monetisation […]
ITV has reported a strong performance in terms of online, pay and interactive revenues in the first 9 months of the year, counterbalancing a decline in main channel ratings. Adam Crozier, chief executive, said that online, pay and interactive revenues would show double-digit growth again next year. VoD viewing also grew strongly, up 24 per […]