All OTT articles – Page 31
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Industry Trends
When Facebook abuse can be a “wonderful thing”
Senior executives from BT and iFlix hailed the power of content to transform “transactional” brands and create an emotional connection with customers.
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Industry Trends
Blog: TV isn't dead, it's evolving
The way we shoot and deliver TV and film may have changed, but despite the constant cycle of change, cinema and TV is still in good health, says John Maxwell Hobbs.
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Industry Trends
Getting set for GDPR
Channel 4 is renewing its Viewer Promise, while broadcasters in Germany are joining forces to create a universal log-in – but is either enough to accommodate the EU’s stringent new data protection laws?
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Industry Trends
Seven trends to expect at Mobile World Congress 2018
5G and its associated use cases are expected to take centre stage in Barcelona, while discussions will also turn to the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to overhaul network management and customer service.
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Industry Trends
Grass Valley and SAM: The challenges and benefits of consolidation
Belden’s decision to buy SAM and combine it with Grass Valley continues a long history of acquisitions for both companies, but what are the challenges in merging the firms and what does the deal mean for the wider industry?
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Industry Trends
The investment landscape for media tech firms
In 2018 in western economies there is an estimated $1 trillion of private funds looking for a home, and much of that money is looking for a berth in media technology companies.
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Industry Trends
Voice control to dominate 143m homes by 2022
Pay TV and OTT operators are plugging into voice control to enhance the entertainment ecosystem and cater to audience demand for smart controlled devices.
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Industry Trends
Analysis: Sky and BT secure Premier League rights
The first-stage announcement about the 2018 English Premier League auction for TV rights this week underlined the end of an era: the days of hyperinflation for EPL rights are over, at least for now.
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Whitepaper
Whitepaper: State of the Broadcast Industry 2018
This annual report explores inside notes on digital viewing, consumer shifts and more.
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Webinar
On-demand webinar: Mobile World Congress 2018 review
IBC365 and a panel of Mobile World Congress attendees comment on the trends and talking points from this year’s Mobile World Congress, examining what the latest trends in mobile handsets, 5G, IoT and the role of telcos use of content mean for the media and entertainment industry.
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Industry Trends
Engaging audiences: The death of linear television?
Changes in viewing habits have led to some uncomfortable headlines for broadcasters, and now some media bosses are proclaiming 2018 as the year for rebuilding business models.
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Industry Trends
OTA, 8K and VR: Tracking trends in Las Vegas
Over-the-air (OTA) TV, higher definition content and immersive experiences were top of the agenda during the conference sessions at CES.
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Thought Leadership
How to satisfy the demands of sports fans in the internet era
Sport has helped to boost subscribers and revenue, but broadcasters must contend with viewers’ demands for a greater range of content on an increasing array of platforms and devices, writes Liz McParland.
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Industry Trends
Analysis: Can broadcasters really ditch satellite dishes?
Last week it emerged that Sky is intending to move more aggressively into online delivery of its content. But is it wise for satellite broadcasters to ditch the dish?
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Thought Leadership
Assessing broadcast in 2018: Monetisation and market opportunity
Over the course of 2017 the broadcast industry became an even more complex and varied space, writes Nick Moreno.
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Industry Trends
The battle for net neutrality
The concept of “net neutrality” has captivated the attention of the general public thanks in part to a decision in the US to scrap rules that prevent broadband providers charging to deliver certain content.
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Industry Trends
Regional focus: Middle East & Africa
With many in the broadcast equipment sector flocking to Dubai for CABSAT, the IABM has produced a regional report on the Middle East and Africa.
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Industry Trends
How Japan’s SoftBank plans to bridge the global digital divide
Japanese telco and serial investor SoftBank wants to use its investment in OneWeb to help it deliver a smarter, interconnected, and automated world.
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Industry Trends
Top 10 most-read Delivery articles
The changing broadcasting landscape, the rise of OTT, content piracy and the role of satellites were among 2017’s most-read articles.
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Industry Trends
One eye on 2018: OTT, IP, HDR & cyber security
In this exclusive report, we examine how some of this year’s key trends are likely to evolve in 2018.