Technology
Akamai reveals best bitrates for optimal viewing experience
6-8Mbps deemed optimal for connected TVs
research
TVBEverywhere
Netflix has ‘most loyal’ SVoD customers
Figures show over 80 per cent of users don't subscribe to second service
Business
BT celebrates 40 years of R&D at Adastral Park
The BT Labs at Adastral Park in Suffolk has celebrated 40 years of telecoms innovation, commemorating the opening of the company’s global R&D headquarters...
Production & Post
Viacom and TiVo partner for data and ad solutions
TiVo Research and Analytics and Viacom are to form an alliance focused on advancing Viacom's data and advertising solutions
TVBEverywhere
Two thirds of viewers would switch on-demand provider for subtitles
A new report by charity Action on Hearing Loss (formerly RNID) into on-demand subtitling has found that more than two thirds of those who...
Analysis
Research shows confidence in MAM to drive growth
New research findings reveal how the leaders of major global media enterprises are using MAM to improve collaboration and operational efficiency, reduce costs, drive...
Business
Content piracy thrives in Russia
Viewing pirated content is extremely common among Russian consumers, largely due to the cost and availability of legal content, according to new research from...
Business
VoD: high expectations and increasing impatience
Brightcove revealed finding of its most recent research at IBC, which highlighted the high expectations, and impatience, of consumers when it comes to watching...
Business
GfK’s industry-first research on SVOD revealed
Global research specialist GfK has revealed findings from its latest research on SVOD services usage
Business
Content and social media drives linear TV revival
Despite the availability and convenience offered by VoD services, must-see TV is driving consumers back towards planning evenings around the linear TV schedule, suggests...
Business
IABM research reveals need for training
Recent research conducted by the IABM has revealed that there is still a strong need within the broadcast and media technology industry for relevant...
Production & Post
EBU selects VideoClarity analyser for 4K research
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has chosen Video Clarity’s ClearView Extreme 4K video quality analyser for use in numerous research projects.
Data Centre
New study debunks social media myths in the broadcast industry
Research undertaken by Whiteoaks disproves common industry opinion that no-one influential in the broadcasting world uses social media.
TVBEverywhere
Will the UHD user experience turn viewers off?
As Ultra HD definition screens come to market the user experience is likely to change in ways manufacturers and service providers may not have...
Business
NewBay Connect launched
TVBEurope publisher NewBay Media has announced the launch of NewBay Connect, a digital resource library for the worldwide broadcast, professional AV, and pro audio...
Business
Brits unaware of local TV? BroadStream research revealed
Three quarters of British viewers are unaware that a local channel could be launching near them this year
TVBEverywhere
MMA releases mobile advertising study
The Mobile Marketing Association has published its first “Mobile Video Benchmark Study”. The MMA’s study seeks to provide mobile video performance insights to...
TVBEverywhere
European IPTV subscribers to overtake DTH
By 2018, paying IPTV subscribers will outnumber subscribers for pay satellite in Western Europe, according to a Digital TV Research report.