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IBCAP launches anti-piracy tool

Anti-piracy body the International Broadcaster Coalition Against Piracy (IBCAP) has developed a proprietary, automated software-based system to identify and remove infringing video-on-demand (VoD) content on set-top boxes (STB) and IPTV services. This VoD-focused system complements IBCAP’s existing proprietary software, which is already being used in removing infringing linear channels, further enhancing the coalition’s ability to […]

April 15, 2025By Colin Mann

DISH Network files antipiracy lawsuit

Anti-piracy coalition the International Broadcaster Coalition Against Piracy (IBCAP) has confirmed that member company DISH Network has filed a complaint in the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas against the operators of the illegal streaming service known as Lemo TV and Kemo IPTV. The lawsuit was coordinated by IBCAP. The service, also […]

April 9, 2025By Colin Mann

MTN, Synamedia develop pan-African streamer

MTN Group, African mobile network operator, has entered a strategic partnership with Synamedia, a video software provider, to develop a new streaming platform tailored for mobile and fixed broadband subscribers across Africa. This collaboration aims to enhance digital content accessibility and provide a diverse range of viewing options to meet the evolving preferences of audiences […]

April 7, 2025

Study: Broadcaster content remains top choice for CTV users

RTL AdAlliance has revealed the fourth edition of its annual study – TheNew Life of the Living Room. In the quantitative research, RTL Group’s international sales house separates signal from noise in the fast-changing video content and advertising landscape, providing valuable insight into evolving viewing habits across 14 European markets and the US. The research […]

April 1, 2025Colin Mann @ Living Room Club

Research: Algorithms beat word-of-mouth for content choices

According to Ampere’s Consumer data, more viewers than ever now trust the personalised suggestions offered by streaming platforms rather than the traditional favourite – recommendations from friends and family. Among global Internet users, 26 per cent now rely on streamers’ algorithm picks to decide what TV and film to watch, versus 23 per cent who […]

March 26, 2025

Forecast: Netflix set to surpass YouTube in video revenue

Netflix is on track to surpass YouTube in total video revenue for the first time in 2025, according to Omdia data presented at MIP TV London 2025. As of 2024, YouTube remains ahead, generating $42.5 billion (€40.6bn), while Netflix recorded $39.2 billion. However, in 2025, Netflix is projected to overtake YouTube, reaching $46.2 billion, fueled […]

February 27, 2025

Data: Linear TV consumption continues to decline globally

Data drawn from Kantar Media’s annual international TGI Global Quick View report, covering 37 countries and more than 80,000 respondents (from 2021 to 2025), reveals that the proportion of adults globally who say that nearly all of their TV/video watching is through TV channels has fallen from 12 per cent in 2021 to 7 per […]

February 18, 2025

Report: Live events the new battleground of audience engagement

Samba TV, a specialist in AI technology for media analytics, has released its State of Viewership Report for the second half of 2024, analysing 51 billion hours of linear and streaming TV consumption in the US to uncover key trends and emerging opportunities shaping the future of television and advertising. The report highlights a surge […]

February 6, 2025

Report: Viewers prefer multiple viewing options on single platform

Amagi, a specialist in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV (CTV), has released its 14th Amagi Global FAST Report, which highlights content providers’ shift toward unified, platform-agnostic distribution to amplify both reach and monetisation. The traditional boundaries between video services are blurring, with pay-TV services now offering FAST channels, SVoD platforms introducing ad-supported […]

January 31, 2025

Sky’s NOW migrating to NBCU streaming platform

Sky’s streaming service, NOW, is set to receive a significant update this February. NOW is also migrating to NBCUniversal’s platform – which already powers Peacock and SkyShowtime among others – as the service receives a complete interface overhaul. The changes will start rolling out from February 18th, with new features such Top 10 lists, dedicated […]

January 29, 2025Colin Mann @ OTT Question Time Live