European Broadcasters Slow to Exploit Data Analytics in Post OTT Age October 26^th 2018 - 10:00 AM

Broadcasters, pay TV operators and Telcos are failing to harness subscriber data and analytics to engage consumers and customers. Yet they rank customer experience as top priority and believe they must improve it to be competitive so there is a disconnect between their aspirations and current application of data analytics.

The DNA Of Demand September 27^th 2018 - 05:00 PM

Audiences are moving away from the traditional method of watching TV - the Saturday morning cartoon ritual is no longer a reality for most young people. Instead they’re consuming content anywhere, anytime and on any screen. This sea change in the way audiences consume video means the industry must a…

IP - A Golden Opportunity ? September 25^th 2018 - 10:00 AM

Broadcast television has witnessed many advances in technology since the first electronic images were transmitted in the 1930’s, and none have been as influential or disruptive as IP. But are we now at the dawn of the perfect win-win outcome? Can manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and broadcasters all equally gain from IP m…

The Proven Essentials to Ensure an Effective UI August 14^th 2018 - 01:00 PM

Innovation in the media and entertainment industry is at an all-time high with devices, backend technologies, operating systems and consumer behaviors constantly evolving. A key element of this evolution is how viewers see, experience, navigate and consume the content they want. Which is why delivering an effective user interface (UI)…

European Operators Predict End Of The Traditional Bundle May 16^th 2018 - 09:00 AM

The traditional bundle that has been the common currency of pay TV almost since its inception will change beyond recognition over the next five years. That is one conclusion of a panel of European pay TV executives polled by Kudelski Group’s revenue security and multiscreen software subsidiary Nagra, as p…

Broadcasters Need Advanced Advertising Technology to Combat Internet Challengers December 28^th 2017 - 12:05 PM

International research and strategy consultancy, MTM, just released a report exploring challenges faced by the US broadcast industry in an increasingly OTT world. The study concludes that unless broadcasters move quickly to change how advertising is managed and sold, they risk being outmaneuvered by the major internet companies

How Viewers Find Content December 27^th 2017 - 01:00 PM

Since 2012, the number of original scripted shows introduced each year has been increasing at a dizzying pace. Past studies have found that most consumers are happy with this embarrassment of riches, saying they spend more of their time than ever before watching shows they “really like”. But is it possible to …

Granular Metadata Can Help Broadcasters Fight Back Against Big Internet And OTT Players November 30^th 2017 - 01:50 PM

Metadata is well known to hold the keys to good user experiences by making content readily searchable and enabling more compelling or relevant recommendations, but has been held back by limited depth and need for laborious manual production.

Viewpoint: Content Overload: Ensuring Your Programmes Stand Out Amidst the Noise November 27^th 2017 - 11:00 AM

Last year, more than 400 original series hit the small screen. With no signs of slowing; predictions suggest 2017 could beat records, with over 500 programmes launched. It’s now possible for companies to make video easily accessible online and with the widespread adoption of Video on Demand (VOD) the content floodgates have o…

Industry Embraces AI For Streamlined Clip Search Across Petabytes (And Soon Zettabytes) Of Storage October 30^th 2017 - 01:50 PM

In today’s highly competitive media environment, companies are always looking for ways to streamline their operations and speed up the processes involved in content creation. One of the most critical is post production workflows and the need to find audio and video material stored on ever-larger repositories.