Broadcasters without Spectrum February 13^th 2015 - 04:19 PM

Broadcasters had almost 75 years of exclusivity in program delivery. That is now being challenged by new and inexpensive streaming technology.

Industry Looks to Help Consumers Understand What “UHD” Means February 12^th 2015 - 04:00 PM

With the Consumer Electronics industry hell-bent on making Ultra High-Definition (UHD) television sets and other related products the next best thing, the video production and distribution community is looking to help with content—now that we all know what “UHD TV” actually means.

Global IPTV market to triple in value by 2020 February 10^th 2015 - 12:30 PM

Amid all the OTT hype IPTV will increase its share of the global pay TV market according to various forecasts, with the latest from Transparency Market Research predicting a trebling in worldwide revenues generated by the sector between now and 2020. The firm’s latest forecast ‘IPTV Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size,…

Inflight connectivity ready to fly outside the US January 16^th 2015 - 07:02 PM

Just as in stadia and in cinemas where audiences expect to be able to enjoy the same connectivity on their second screen as they enjoy at home, so the airline industry is waking up to the potential of in flight broadband. Airlines want to enable their passengers to have access…

The Evolving MAM system January 15^th 2015 - 04:50 PM

OTT revenues are set to rocket to $42 billion by 2020, creating opportunities and threats in equal measure for media owners. As consumers are awash with great content on exciting new platforms, behind the scenes the logistics elements of the TV supply chain are creaking and starting to show their age: The…

The future of media: What lies ahead for 2015? December 31^st 2014 - 09:24 PM

Thirteen industry experts offer their thoughts on technology for 2015.

Applied Technology: Cloud Technology for TV Broadcasters December 19^th 2014 - 08:25 PM

Cloud computing and broadcasters—they are made for each other. Cloud computing enables global scale of operations, brings tremendous cost savings and enables the worldwide distribution of content.

2014: The First Year Traditional Linear TV Took A Back Seat To Streaming Video December 9^th 2014 - 08:36 PM

A major shift in consumer behavior and significant growth in consumption on digital platforms hints at “appointment TV’s” slow demise.

Maximizing multiscreen opportunities in a burgeoning European TV market November 10^th 2014 - 12:19 PM

Today’s European TV landscape is burgeoning, providing a bountiful and vibrant business environment for broadcasters, operators and content owners. Once available, this high quality content is met by a clear willingness from viewers to pay for the privilege of access, further bolstering a TV industry that is valued at upw…

Broadcasters, Telcos Clash Over Spectrum November 10^th 2014 - 11:50 AM

Broadcasting and telecoms have had a long relationship, one that in recent years has become closer and more symbiotic. But there is one area where the two clash head on: radio spectrum. This is a vital resource for not just television and radio transmission but also the production of entertainment…