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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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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What Viewers Want Second screen usage and companion apps are increasingly becoming essential components of the TV viewing experience. Like most viewers, I love them because they allow for seamless multitasking. We can gather information while interacting with our networks and the program itself. This transforms a trad...
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Most OTT content viewers, especially those who appreciate the glitter and novelty of newly purchased smart mobile devices, are enthused by the variety and quality of available OTT content possibilities. Big players, including content service providers, content owners and copyright holders, being well aware of this, cont...
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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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We had serious fun at TV Connect in London last week, where we realized we are in the right industry with the right solutions at the right time, and Viaccess-Orca was proud to be announced as highly commended at the TV Connect Awards ceremony for Best TV Experience Enhancement for DEEP! There were a lot of interestin...
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A lot of exciting TV industry news took place while we were at TV Connect London. Will the “Second Screen” become the “First Screen” of the future? Read this week’s hot industry news about the increase in focus on second screen apps, the growth in Russia’s IPTV market, and US subscribers’ interest in on-demand features ...
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Second screen apps for Blu-ray discs are the latest innovation in the multiscreen viewing experience. Content creators and distributors who deeply understand their viewers' needs are eager to use these apps to present additional attractions to users, including trivia, factoids, concept art, and behind-the-scenes access....
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What if there was a second screen app that could provide all the answers to the questions of TV addicts through automatically extracted metadata? Answers to their curiosity to learn more about the actors, location, history and the excitement behind the scenes. What if this metadata was beautifully arranged in the form of a ...
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