June 08, 2017

Featured News

BBC Streams Election Debate and Specials on Twitter

In a first, viewers will be able to view live debate video alongside running commentary. Experts believe this will attract a new audience for the event.

Amazon Launches Amazon Channels Option in U.K., Germany, Austria

Streaming customers can customize their video options by choosing only the channels they want, with no long-term commitment.

In NewFront Presentation, BBC Introduces Itself to Ad Community

The BBC held its first newfront presentation today, choosing to explain its reach and reputation to the ad community—and why that matters for U.S. companies.

Featured Articles

Is Apple Giving Up on Live TV and a Skinny Bundle Offering?

There may be peace in our time between Amazon and Apple. While that's good news for home streamers, it suggests Apple is no longer interested in creating a skinny bundle.

Mobile Phone Hang-Ups: Viewers Wary of Using Up Their Data

People would stream a lot more video to mobile devices if not for restrictive data caps. But thanks to Netflix and Amazon, things are starting to change.

Cut the Cord, Plug In an Antenna: It's Prime Time for Subchannels

TV Everywhere is plagued by connection difficulties, while quality is improving on over-the-air digital subchannels. The home antenna is making a comeback.

Industry News

Viaccess-Orca Acquires Squadeo for Best-in-Class Mobile Video Experience

NPAW and Kaltura Strengthen Ties Between Video Content Providers and Business Intelligence

The partnership allows shared customers to incorporate business intelligence capabilities with greater visibility on their precisely segmented audience, to predict and proactively reduce churn with successful data-driven strategies.

Linius and IBM Collaborate to Promote and Sell the Linius Video Virtualization Engine

IBM and Linius to jointly market and promote the Linius Video Virtualization Engine, including building onto the IBM Bluemix platform