Study: Netflix offers best original programming
A study from Wall Street investment bank Morgan Stanley says that 39 per cent of US consumers surveyed believe that Netflix offers the “best original programming”. This time last year…
Data: Nearly 5m illegal Champions League streams
As the football world gears up for the showdown between Liverpool and Real Madrid in this weekend’s UEFA Champions League Final, data from digital platform security specialist Irdeto reveals that…
Report: SVoDs top pay-TV in US customer satisfaction
Customer satisfaction with video streaming services far eclipses that of subscription TV service, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) 2018 Telecommunications Report. Video streaming services make their debut…
Online viewing spikes during Royal Wedding in UK and US
While traditional TV was still the frontrunner for watching the royal wedding, live-streaming of the event from the major broadcasters saw a noticeable uptake too, putting additional pressure on streaming…
Report: 50%+ US households own Smart TV
According to a report from Parks Associates, more than 50 per cent of US broadband households own a smart TV and more than 40 per cent own a streaming media…
Netflix leads ‘time spent’ on TV apps
In the UK there is little visibility of comparative time spent on Netflix vs other broadcast TV channels and services, or how consumption varies across different devices and platforms because…
‘Second screening’ makes ads more effective
Research by media agency MediaCom and technology company ViewersLogic shows that viewers are much more likely to follow up on a TV advert when simultaneously using their phone or tablet…
Study: YouView users mix different viewing patterns
UK hybrid digital TV platform YouView has revealed data on how the nation is watching its favourite TV programmes, with analysis suggesting that the vast majority of viewers watch the…
IHS: Customer experience top priority among telcos
As subscriber growth hits the brakes, telecom service providers are increasingly turning their attention to providing the best customer experience to minimise churn. Research by IHS Markit finds that 75…
Research: OTT $51.4bn business by 2022
According to market-foresight advisory firm ABI Research, the growth of subscription OTT services has been driving the changing trends in the pay-TV landscape. OTT video services have attracted hundreds of…