OTT biggest video source for young viewers
Over 50 per cent of US broadband households now use paid OTT video services, either subscription or transactional, according to research from Parks Associates. The firm also notes
March 21, 2014
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Late Millennials TV sourcing changing dramatically
According to data from The Diffusion Group (TDG), the balance of sources to which Late Millennials now turn for TV content is dramatically different from their older counterparts, especially when it comes to broadcast and cable versus online sources such as Netflix and Hulu Plus. “It is hardly breaking news that older consumers watch more […]
March 21, 2014
VM’s Mockridge: ‘Better placed to meet customer demands’
Tom Mockridge, CEO of UK quad play operator Virgin Media, has suggested the company is now better placed to meet the demands of customers who are demanding greater bandwidth to enable consumption of their services. Addressing a meeting of the Broadcasting Press Guild, Mockridge noted that since the company had been acquired by Liberty Global, […]
March 21, 2014By Colin Mann
Sony original content for Playstation
Sony has confirmed it is developing original TV shows for its PlayStation video game consoles. The first show, Powers, will be based on a graphic novel about a detective dealing with a world full of people with God-like powers. Sony’s TV division is producing the show. In America, Powers will be exclusively available on Playstation […]
March 21, 2014By Nik Roseveare
Qwilt selected by On Telecom for OTT
On Telecom, a fast growing leading Brazilian 4G TD-LTE broadband provider, has selected the Qwilt Video Fabric Controller to help solve their OTT video problem. On Telecom currently faces rapidly increasing network usage resulting from the popularity of its high-speed broadband offering that encourages customers to consume more streaming video from sites like Netflix, YouTube […]
March 21, 2014
iPlayer extending catch-up window
iPlayer chief Dan Taylor has confirmed that the BBC’s streaming service will soon be extending its window for catch-up content from 7 days to 30 days. Taylor also revealed several new features including a Radio 1 video player within iPlayer whilst speaking at TV Connect in London. The new version of iPlayer launched on a limited […]
March 20, 2014
Puttnam: ‘Copyright needs to be argued for’
Lord (David) Puttnam, President of Film Distributors’ Association (FDA), has declared that respect for copyright still needs to be argued for, and that in a well-run world, the copyright system would be cherished, not merely respected or tolerated. Puttnam’s remarks came as he delivered a keynote speech to a large audience from across the UK […]
March 20, 2014By Colin Mann
Comcast adds 18 more streaming channels
Comcast has confirmed the addition of 18 live streaming channels to the Xfinity TV Go app including A&E, Bravo, Cooking Channel, DIY Network, E!, Food Network, HGTV, HISTORY, mun2, Oxygen, Sprout, STARZ, Syfy, TBS, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV and USA Network. With the ability to also stream more than 25,000 On Demand choices and download […]
March 20, 2014
HBO On demand for Tata Sky
Tata Sky subscribers in India with access to HBO channels can now access catch-up programming. HBO will add HBO On Demand to its premium subscription offer on satcaster Tata Sky at no extra cost from March 21st. Shows available at launch include True Detective, Game of Thrones seasons 1-3 and Banshee seasons 1-2. “At Tata […]
March 20, 2014
Expectations remain high for OTT TV service experiences
Connected home research by Parks Associates at TV Connect in London finds consumers expect the same TV user experience throughout their home, regardless of whether the service is offered via OTT, managed operator network, satellite, or other delivery mechanisms. Expectations also remain the same regardless of the receiving device, including set-top box or connected CE device. “While […]
March 19, 2014