Cord-cheating “very apparent and thriving”
Digitalsmiths, a TiVo company, has released its Q4 2014 Video Trends Report covering key topics across pay-TV, VoD, OTT, connected devices, and content discovery. Based on the analysis of
March 10, 2015
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Netflix shares fall on HBO Now reveal
Shares of streaming giant Netflix fell on Monday following HBO’s announcement that its new standalone video service HBO Now would launch next month on Apple TV for $14.99. Netflix shares, which opened at $454.93, fell to $441.20 immediately after the announcement. Shares remained down about 3 per cent for the day at $441.76 midday. Meanwhile, […]
March 10, 2015
Vubiquity, Deutsche Telekom multiscreen OTT
The Deutsche Telekom Business Development and Innovation unit (BDI) and premium content services provider Vubiquity are partnering to enable a comprehensive solution for operators and service providers looking to launch multiscreen video services. Vubiquity will provide all content-related services for the Deutsche Telekom VideoRise solution. The modular-based, end-to-end platform combines the components needed to manage […]
March 10, 2015
Netflix preps Spain, Italy launches
Netflix is reportedly in advanced negotiations for an autumn launch in Spain, with a tentative date of September 1st already tabled. Spanish financial daily newspaper Expansion claims that Netflix is negotiating with major Hollywood studios and independent distributors with an eye to launching in the country. The daily also cites sources close to TV manufacturer […]
March 9, 2015
NextRadio TV acquires Vodeo
French TV group NextRadio TV, operator of DTT channels BFM TV, BFM Business and RMC Découverte, has confirmed the acquisition of VoD and SVoD documentary platform Vodeo for an undisclosed sum. With 5,000 TV programmes into its library, the Vodeo service is available online and carried on cable and IPTV platforms. It has around 3,000 […]
March 6, 2015From Pascale Paoli-Lebailly in Paris
Movistar Go voice search with Windows
Telefonica is to launch its mobile TV platform, Movistar TV Go, on devices with Windows Phone OS following a deal with Microsoft. The Movistar TV Go service for Windows Phone 8.1 will enable Telefónica users to watch linear and on demand content by simply speaking into the phone through Cortana voice recognition technology, which has […]
March 5, 2015From David Del Valle in Madrid
NBCU SVoD comedy channel
NBCUniversal is planning to launch a comedy-based subscription video on demand service later this year. It is designed to appeal to viewers aged under 35 who are opting out of linear TV. Comedy is seen as a genre that appeals to those younger viewers. The WSJ says the NBCU service might include episodes of NBC’s […]
March 4, 2015
Green light for Seven’s Presto deal
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has announced that it will not oppose the proposed acquisition of shares in the Presto Entertainment SVoD service by Seven Network Operations, a subsidiary of Seven West Media, suggesting that competition and consumer choice in paid television services is increasing. Presto Entertainment provides subscribers with access to general entertainment […]
March 2, 2015By Colin Mann
Nickelodeon Noggin SVoD service
Nickelodeon will officially launch its SVoD service in the US on March 5th. Originally set to go live in February, the service will resurrect the “Noggin” brand previously employed by the kids’ network for one of its TV channels, and will cost $5.99 per month. It launches as an app for Apple iOS devices. All […]
February 27, 2015
Wuaki.tv launches in Italy
Wuaki.tv, the VoD streaming service, has announced the start of operations in Italy as part of its European expansion plan. The Alpine country is the fifth in which Wuaki.tv will be available, after Spain, UK, France and Germany. The company is undergoing a growth plan that aims to be in 15 European countries in late […]
February 26, 2015