Media Management
Costs replaces concerns over complex tech for OTT and streaming providers
Bitmovin's annual Video Developer Report found the increase in viewers due to coronavirus has driven up OTT and streaming platforms' costs.
OTT
Business
PWC: Global media and entertainment industry to shrink by $120 billion
However, growth is expected to resumer with PWC predicting that in 2021 entertainment and media spending will grow by 6.4 per cent
Media Consumption
Subscriber ‘guilt’ set to test post-pandemic OTT growth
Streaming services set for post-pandemic battle for subscribers during global recession
Media Management
StreamAMG scores with West Brom TV, Calrec takes training online, and more
TVBEurope rounds up the latest tech and product news from StreamAMG, Calrec and Clipsource
Business
Ateme begins negotiations to acquire OTT and IPTV software provider, Anevia
Combination of the two companies would create a major player in video broadcasting infrastructure, with a combined revenue of more than €80 million
Media Delivery
LTN Global and Encompass expand IP transport deal, Viaccess-Orca rolls out 5G-compatible VR player, and more
TVBEurope rounds up the latest product and tech news from LTN Global/Encompass, Viaccess-Orca, and Disney+
Media Delivery
Quarter of viewers think traditional TV will ‘cease to exist’
Imagen spoke to 1000 consumers as part of the survey about their views on the future of TV and streaming services
Media Delivery
OTT 2.0: understanding the importance of interactivity and engagement
Ian Sharpe, CEO of Promethean TV, writes that broadcasters can take action to make the most out of the changing landscape to engage customers,...
Media Delivery
Barcroft Studios launches new OTT channel, truly
Channel will debut on Pluto TV in the UK, Austria, Switzerland and Germany in early July
Media Delivery
How broadcasters can give viewers the live sport experience at home
As live sport resumes, Ariff Sidi, general manager and chief product officer, Media Platform, Verizon Media, explains how broadcasters can make viewers watching on...
Media Delivery
S&P Global: Uncertainty clouds online video platform outlook
By Michelle Abraham, senior research analyst, media & communications (Kagan), S&P Global Market Intelligence
Media Delivery
Over 90 per cent of broadcasters to adopt 5G technology over next two years
Broadcasters surveyed across Europe, Australia, China and North America
Media Delivery
DAZN seeking investment to secure its future
Owner Len Blavatnik said to be considering an outright sale to keep the streamer afloat
Business
Insight: EBU provides summary of Covid-19 reporting
David Fernández Quijada, manager of the EBU’s media intelligence service, provides TVBEurope with summary insight of how the organisation has been charting the impact...
Business
Deltatre announces senior executive changes
OTT president Ron Downey to step down from his role
Media Delivery
OTT revenues predicted to double over next five years
New figures from Digital TV Research
Media Delivery
Synamedia partners with Google Cloud to boost OTT offer
Partnership enables companies to maximise OTT service uptime
Media Consumption
iPlayer sees “most popular day ever” in lockdown
Received a record 20.4 million requests on 23rd March
Data Centre
Eastern European OTT revenues to triple in five years
Expected to reach $3.58 billion in 2025
Technology
OTT sports platform claims to deliver content faster than cable and satellite
Zingo TV employing technology to deliver live streams at sub-second latency
Media Delivery
StreamAMG assists WolvesTV
Wolves uses StreamAMG’s core MediaPlatform for live streams and on-demand content
Media Management
Deltatre unveils new SaaS platform mtribes
Brings together audience segmentation, UX configuration, user insights, and feature testing under one console
Media Delivery
Streaming activity up 30 per cent worldwide in March
Figures reflect streaming activity across linear, VoD and OTT
Media Delivery
Disney Plus comes to EMEA
As Disney Plus rolls out across many EMEA countries, OWNZONES’ Bill Admans discusses its successes, challenges and predictions
Media Delivery
BBC introduces children’s experience on iPlayer
Coincides with the closure of UK schools
Media Delivery
Content streaming enters unprecedented times
With the forthcoming launch of Disney Plus, and consumers streaming more content than ever, can the internet cope?
Business
Bectu, EPC urge governments to safeguard industry workers
Organisations raise concerns over impact of coronavirus on film and TV sector
Media Delivery
OTT services “benefit from awards recognition”
Netflix original content helps the streamer become "very difficult for consumers to relinquish"
Media Management
Qligent aims to revolutionise event-based OTT monitoring
New solution enables users to turn it off and on when needed
TVBEverywhere
Matchroom Sport, StreamAMG team up for OTT platform
Matchroom Live will host a selection of 12 sports through a dedicated website and iOS/Android apps
Data Centre
Over 80 per cent “stream more video than three years ago”
Almost half of consumers define TV as being delivered over the internet
Technology
Irdeto, Mediaset España partner for OTT delivery
Irdeto Control used to deliver Mitele Plus content
TVBEverywhere
New OTT highlights British Olympic and Paralympic sports
Search is on for a media organisation to co-create the platform
TVBEverywhere
Manchester City kicks off revamped OTT service
CITY+ hosts full match replays 24 hours after each game
Business
Amazon breaks $200 billion brand value mark
Brand Finance Global 500 report launches at the World Economic Forum in Davos
Media Delivery
Taking control of your OTT content delivery
By Kalle Henriksson, research and innovation, founder, Edgeware
Media Delivery
Which flavour of Android is right for your pay-TV business?
Tim Pearson, senior director, product marketing, NAGRA, explains the pros and cons of different Android TV distributions