The past decade has witnessed dramatic changes in the TV industry resulting from the introduction of smart mobile devices, social networks and new technologies. These advances have permanently changed both television viewing and business models throughout the industry. Through the inception and growth of exciting offeri...
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In our previous Operators Survival Guide post presenting Rules of Engagement #1, we discussed the changes in the living room and in people’s expectations when watching TV. In this post, we’ll dive deeper into how operators should adapt to maintain their central position in the TV experience. Viewers need a tour guide...
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If you binge on TV shows, VOD might be the pay-TV service you value the most. You might also be interested in the future of OTT service Hulu, as it was rumored that Yahoo’s CEO met with the company’s owners. With viewers binging on TV shows, whether starting a series from the beginning or catching up on past episodes, i...
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Ever thought about how it could look if Twitter launched a TV app? What is Heineken’s new strategy? Do you yell at the TV at a moment’s notice while watching soccer? Read how different companies are embracing second screen trends, applications and their possibilities in this week’s industry news. Let us know what ...
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This week’s industry news takes a look at the growth occurring in the TV industry worldwide. Orange TV has grown to now reach over 6 million homes, and Swisscom is taking their TV Everywhere service everywhere. We also see analyst Guy Bisson’s recommendation for pay TV service providers who want to compete with OTT, and...
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The living room, once dominated by TV, has changed dramatically in recent years. From a TV kingdom, with viewers glued to the screen, the living room has been transformed into a room full of screens – iPads, smartphones, and laptops – all fighting for viewers’ attention. Viewers are no longer passive couch potatoes, but...
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Love shopping? Love shopping while you watch TV? Apparently this is one of the five most popular second screen activities for TV viewers. In this week’s industry news we take a look at the second screen and how viewers are using it to multi-task while watching TV. Twitter is also trying to get a bigger piece of the seco...
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There has been a focus on cloud-based TV services this week, with the launch of Magine and also a report on how IPTV will help drive these services. We also took a look at the companion screen, and mobile video. See the news highlights below and share your thoughts with us by leaving us a comment here or on our social m...
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A lot of growth in the TV industry has been recently reported in this week’s news, from social TV use to mobile video trends, as well as a major increase in TV internet access. With growth like this, it’s safe to say that we should expect to see a larger focus on all connected devices, from TVs to digital cameras. What ...
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The buzz surrounding Apple’s TV and rumored HDTV, and Microsoft's Xbox LIVE, are signs that these two lions are among the leading innovators shaking things up in the OTT world. Beyond “I’m a Mac” and “I’m a PC” The Apple TV, an Internet-connected set-top box that streams from the iTunes store without any need for ...
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