Quantity equals quality for US AVoD services
As US households increasingly shift towards online content platforms, a quarter of US Internet users now rely on a mix of advertising-funded video on demand (AVoD) and subscription video on demand (SVoD) services for their entertainment. This figure has risen from 15% in Q1 2020.
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IABM releases 'Content creation and production trends' report
Rounding off its Q1 focus on activities in the content creation and production segments of the BaM Content Chain, IABM has released a comprehensive report on trends in these two dynamic areas at the start of the content chain.
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IABM releases updated Audio Sector report
The IABM has released its updated Audio Sector report, which shines a light on how much the coronavirus pandemic has changed priorities in the sector compared with the last edition of the report in June 2019.
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5G roaming subscribers to reach 147 million by 2025
A new study from Juniper Research has found that the number of international 5G roaming subscribers will reach 147 million by 2025, increasing from 4.3 million in 2021. This represents a growth of 3300% over the next four years.
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IABM releases live sports sector report
The IABM has released a new Sector Trends Report on Live Sports.
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Global subscription OTT revenue will overtake cinema in 2019: report
At $46 billion, global subscription OTT revenues will overtake box office revenues in 2019 when theatrical takings will come in at just under $40 billion. The theatrical slowdown in North America and Western Europe is the primary driver of the trend as SVoD continues to grow in all regions.
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The US has more online video watchers, and they watch more regularly: report
US Internet users are more likely to watch online video on a smart TV or smartphone than their European counterparts, according to a report by Ampere Analysis. They are less likely to view online video via computer. There is little difference for viewing via a tablet.
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Amazon Prime, HBO and Now TV face decreasing audiences as abandonment rates outpace adoption
A new consumer survey from Juniper Research has found that increased churn rates are being faced by video streaming services such as Amazon Prime (-2.9%) and HBO Now (-19.2%) in key markets such as the UK and the US.
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Paywizard study shows European TV operators are failing to use subscriber data to ensure a positive customer experience
Paywizard, the pay-TV subscription, billing and customer relationship management (CRM) specialist, has announced that a new study of major European broadcasters, pay-TV operators, telcos and over-the-top (OTT) service providers reveals that all rank customer experience as a top strategic priority
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VO releases analysis of illegal streaming during the 2018 Football World Cup in Russia
Viaccess-Orca (VO), a global leader providing OTT and TV platforms, content protection, and advanced data solutions, has released a series of reports that detail facts on global illegal streaming during the recent football tournament in Russia and how effective the company's anti-piracy services
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