Tag: TV
A new survey of consumer behavior reveals five types of “television tribes,” with each tribe displaying very different patterns in the way they consume and pay for content, which has serious implications of how pay-TV operators can unlock new revenue opportunities by catering to their complex needs with relevant content, experiences and technology. The study, […]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. regulators on Thursday approved the use of new technology that will improve picture quality on mobile phones, tablets and television, but also raises significant privacy concerns by giving advertisers dramatically more data about viewing habits. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 to allow broadcasters to voluntarily use the new technology, […]
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Facebook Inc on Wednesday made its biggest move to date to compete in the television market by expanding its video offerings with programming ranging from professional women’s basketball to a safari show and a parenting program. The redesigned product, called “Watch,” will be available initially to a limited group in the […]
(Reuters) – AT&T Inc will run its wireless and DirecTV satellite television businesses separately from Time Warner Inc’s media assets following its $85.4 billion acquisition of the entertainment group, a source told Reuters on Friday. Buying Time Warner gives AT&T control of cable TV channels HBO and CNN, film studio Warner Bros and other coveted […]
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Discovery Communications Inc and Time Warner Inc’s Turner are taking the unusual step of streaming full episodes of new shows online or on apps before they air on TV to attract younger viewers in the face of slipping ratings. Premium channels like CBS Corp’s Showtime have done this for years to […]
News highlights for 5 June BP and ENI extend are running blockchain trades alongside live trading systems LONDON (Reuters) – Oil majors BP and Eni are deepening their foray into blockchain technology, starting to run blockchain trades in parallel with their live trading systems, according to developer BTL Group. Read more… Trump administration will unveil […]
CFO Matt Ellis says that the Verizon content plan is to stick with short-form content and sports that it has run on its go90 mobile streaming service. While telecom giant AT&T has agreed to acquire Time Warner for $85.4 billion, the Verizon content strategy dictates there is no need to buy a big entertainment company, Verizon CFO […]
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Traditional TV networks are following Netflix Inc’s lead by releasing all new episodes of a series at the same time, a step to win over binge viewers who do not want to wait a week for the next instalment. The move poses a direct challenge to Netflix and a way for […]
While linear TV is dying, other forms of TV are thriving. The good thing – and the bad thing – is that TV seems to be a) coming at you from everywhere and b) comes in many different varieties. According to a new paper from real-time specialist Openet, this creates some serious challenges for services […]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said on Wednesday the price of 126 MHz of television airwaves taken from broadcasters to be sold for wireless use in an ongoing auction is $86.4 billion. But analysts said wireless providers may not be willing to pay the staggering amount for the airwaves to expand their […]
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