With the trend of smart TV owners not plugging in their devices coming to an end, smart TV shopping is set to boom, with generated sales predicted to reach nearly £750 million by the end of 2014. In addition, ESPN and Twitter are planning to take their partnership to the next level by posting sports highlight ...
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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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Will TV continue to be the first choice for advertisers? What changes can we expect to see in the relationship between telcos and content providers? In this week’s industry news we take a look at two recently released reports looking at the current state of the TV industry, and predictions for the future. Take a look...
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It’s all about social and engagement these days, as second screen engagement opportunities are continually developed and released. While we expect to see new apps for television, there is something for the movie industry too. This week Fandango launched an app that predicts which films will connect with fans at the week...
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Super Bowl Sunday wasn’t only a big day for the Ravens and the 49ers. It was also a big day for the broadcasters who offered many options to partake in the digital experience, from viewing live streams on computers and tablets, to allowing viewers to choose which camera angle they preferred. We also continue to take a loo...
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How will Netflix’s 2013 initiatives affect OTT and the second screen market? Netflix is a hot topic in this week’s industry news. With the release of its exclusive programming like the series “House of Cards” and the new season of “Arrested Development”, 2013 is sure to be the year to watch the big players in the OTT m...
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This Friday, February 1, Netflix will be trying to rewrite the TV playbook. Again. With the debut of its original program "House of Cards," based on the BBC’s 1990s political thriller, Netflix is playing a different game than it has in the past. True, producing original content is not new to Netflix, which is responsib...
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Netflix stock jumped 13% last month amidst rumors of a possible take over by Microsoft. These were fueled by the recent resignation of Reed Hastings, Netflix's CEO, from Microsoft's board of directors earlier this month, possibly in order to avoid conflicts of interest. Although the increase in stock value is far fro...
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We are back. And after all is said and done, the survey from AV&Co that showed us the cord cutting and re subscribing trends also gives us a Do’s and Don’ts list to live by for operators who are in the process of rolling out multi-screen services. One, there’s a lot of room for improvement in creating awareness- fe...
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Remember when people thought OTT was just the latest flashy fad? Remember when it seemed extravagant and over the top? Well, OTT now holds incredible promise for new business models. The seemingly unstoppable rise of Netflix, despite its recent pricing blunders, is a cause for concern for many throughout the content in...
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