GLOBAL SVOD SUBSCRIPTIONS TO REACH 1.75 BILLION IN 2027

22. 2. 2022 Global SVoD subscriptions will reach 1.75 billion by 2027, Digital TV Research has found. Netflix, Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video will account for half of total. Over the next five years, the number of SVoD subscribers is expected to rise by 550 million. The report added that China and the US will together account for… Continue reading GLOBAL SVOD SUBSCRIPTIONS TO REACH 1.75 BILLION IN 2027

ABOUT A TENTH OF CZECHS WATCH TV SERIES PREVIEWS ON THE WEB

15. 2. 2022 The option to watch TV series previews on online platforms has been used by 9 % of the Czech internet population over 15 years old, according to research by Nielsen Admosphere. The opportunity to watch TV series previews on internet platforms was used by 9 % of the Czech internet population over 15 years old.… Continue reading ABOUT A TENTH OF CZECHS WATCH TV SERIES PREVIEWS ON THE WEB

MORE AMERICANS STREAMING THAN WATCHING PAY TV, SURVEY FINDS

10. 2. 2022 TransUnion says trend is favorable for advertisers: A new poll said that an important tipping point has been reached, with more Americans saying they’ve streamed TV or movies in the past month than watched cable and satellite TV. According to the survey, conducted by The Harris Poll for TransUnion, the credit agency that has gotten into the connected… Continue reading MORE AMERICANS STREAMING THAN WATCHING PAY TV, SURVEY FINDS

DELAYED TV VIEWING INCREASED BY A THIRD IN A YEAR

9. 2. 2022 The dominant source of TV viewing continues to be so-called live viewing, accounting for 84 % of total TV viewing. However, the share of delayed viewing is increasing. The share of delayed TV viewing exceeded 16 % in January this year, increasing by 3.8 percentage points year-on-year. Live (linear) viewing accounts for almost 84 %… Continue reading DELAYED TV VIEWING INCREASED BY A THIRD IN A YEAR

REPORT: LINEAR BROADCASTING AND VOD TO COEXIST

4. 2. 2022 A report from Intertrust reveals broadcast TV will continue to be viable for the foreseeable future, despite the growth of streaming, and suggests the video industry will evolve to a hybrid approach, where linear broadcasting coexists alongside VoD content and live streaming. Broadcasting and streaming are increasingly blending into a single, unified user experience to… Continue reading REPORT: LINEAR BROADCASTING AND VOD TO COEXIST

GRUNT: VOYO EXCEEDED THOUSANDS OF 350 SUBSCRIBERS

30. 1. 2022 The number of Voyo video subscribers was to exceed 350,000. Another milestone is reaching 500,000 subscribers. The number of Voyo subscribers should have exceeded number of 350,000. This was stated on the social network LinkedIn by Daniel Grunt, the director of new media TV Nova and CME. This is the first officially published number of… Continue reading GRUNT: VOYO EXCEEDED THOUSANDS OF 350 SUBSCRIBERS

THE PANDEMIC AND CONNECTED TV MEAN THE POOL OF TV ADVERTISERS IS MORE DIVERSE

23. 1. 2022 TV is not only for big advertisers and now has a more diverse advertiser set – and that transition accelerated because of the pandemic, Katie Coteman, Vice President, Advertising and Partnerships at Discovery told The Future of TV Advertising Global in London last month. “Some of the bigger traditional advertisers were pulling away [from TV… Continue reading THE PANDEMIC AND CONNECTED TV MEAN THE POOL OF TV ADVERTISERS IS MORE DIVERSE

OVERVIEW: THE WORLD’S ENTERTAINMENT TV HITS OF RECENT MONTHS

18. 1. 2022 Once again, we chart the TV formats that are achieving high ratings abroad. We offer an overview of developments for last year’s November and December. Television in international markets is successfully reviving entertainment shows from the past. Physically demanding competitions or reality shows with celebrities are also thriving. In streaming, queer dating is scoring. Here’s… Continue reading OVERVIEW: THE WORLD’S ENTERTAINMENT TV HITS OF RECENT MONTHS

THE PANDEMIC AND CONNECTED TV MEAN THE POOL OF TV ADVERTISERS IS MORE DIVERSE

6. 1. 2022 TV is not only for big advertisers and now has a more diverse advertiser set – and that transition accelerated because of the pandemic, Katie Coteman, Vice President, Advertising and Partnerships at Discovery told The Future of TV Advertising Global in London last month. “Some of the bigger traditional advertisers were pulling away [from TV… Continue reading THE PANDEMIC AND CONNECTED TV MEAN THE POOL OF TV ADVERTISERS IS MORE DIVERSE

STREAMING’S FUTURE MAY LOOK LIKE CABLE, ACCENTURE SAYS

4. 1. 2022 A new report from Accenture said consumers are complaining about streaming getting to be more like cable and, ironically, that cable operators are among the potential aggregators that could solve some of the issues facing the industry. According to Accenture’s survey, consumers feel they’re paying a lot for content they never watch and they’re not… Continue reading STREAMING’S FUTURE MAY LOOK LIKE CABLE, ACCENTURE SAYS

THE FUTURE OF CTV: IDENTITY, ENGAGEMENT AND AVOD

4. 1. 2022 Viewers are switching up how they watch their favorite shows. 2021 was a record year for CTV. Now, at least one CTV device can be found in over 80% of American homes, and CTV ad budgets are expected to double by 2026, according to GroupM’s most recent industry forecast. But the key to unlocking those ad dollars lies… Continue reading THE FUTURE OF CTV: IDENTITY, ENGAGEMENT AND AVOD

DESPITE RIVALS, NETFLIX RETAINS ITS STREAMING DOMINANCE

3. 1. 2022 Future prognostications with regard to streaming platforms might not be the best exercise. Maybe we should look at the past — the recent past. In late 2019, Disney+ and Apple TV launched — followed quickly by WarnerMedia’s HBO Max, NBCUniversal’s Peacock, ViacomCBS’ Paramount+, and Discovery’s discovery+. They dove headlong into the premium streaming space to… Continue reading DESPITE RIVALS, NETFLIX RETAINS ITS STREAMING DOMINANCE

2022 NEW YEAR’S PREDICTIONS FOR GAMING, TV, ADVERTISING AND DIGITAL MEDIA

31. 12. 2021 As we near the end of 2021 it is time to look back at my predictions for 2021 and see how I did. In 2020 I gave myself a B (3.25 out of 4) and you can read my 2020 predictions and self evaluation here. You can read my self-grading for 2021 for each prediction… Continue reading 2022 NEW YEAR’S PREDICTIONS FOR GAMING, TV, ADVERTISING AND DIGITAL MEDIA

MEDIA 2021: VIDEO AND AUDIO ON DEMAND, DIGITALISATION AND PAYWALL

30. 12. 2021 Ongoing efforts to impose a charge on online content, boosting the offering of content on demand or new thematic TV and radio stations. Here is the recapitulation of events in the media market in 2021. Ongoing efforts to impose a charge on online content, boosting the offering of content on demand, new thematic TV and… Continue reading MEDIA 2021: VIDEO AND AUDIO ON DEMAND, DIGITALISATION AND PAYWALL

DIGITAL AD DOLLARS SHIFT TO CTV – AND OTHER 2022 PREDICTIONS

29. 12. 2021 This being prime predictions season, I thought we’d end 2021 with a few offered by executives at some of the ad-tech and measurement firms on the front lines. The comments have been edited for flow and length purposes. John Hamilton, CEO, TVDataNow: Growth in CTV ad spend in 2022 will come in large part from money shifting… Continue reading DIGITAL AD DOLLARS SHIFT TO CTV – AND OTHER 2022 PREDICTIONS

MORE AND MORE CZECHS ARE WATCHING PAID STREAMS, BUT NOT EVERYONE IS PAYING FOR THEM

20. 12. 2021 Although more and more Czechs are using paid streaming services, not all people are actually paying for the content, notes Erika Luzsicza. The coronavirus pandemic and its associated lockdowns have taught Czechs to use streaming services. There were 1.3 million people over the age of 16 watching paid services like Netflix, HBO GO and others… Continue reading MORE AND MORE CZECHS ARE WATCHING PAID STREAMS, BUT NOT EVERYONE IS PAYING FOR THEM

ANALYSIS: SVODS DRIVE CONTENT INTERNATIONALISATION

12. 12. 2021 Analysis from Ampere focuses on changes in the country of origin of the most popular titles on the SVoD platforms. Historically, US content has tended to dominate on the global stage, while in individual countries, local content has often held the balance of power. But this is beginning to change. In 2017, 15 per cent… Continue reading ANALYSIS: SVODS DRIVE CONTENT INTERNATIONALISATION

ANALYSIS: VOD ALREADY ACCOUNTS FOR A THIRD OF REVENUES IN THE EUROPEAN MARKET

1. 12. 2021 Online video is becoming a significant part of the financing of the audiovisual sector in Europe. According to Ampere Analysis, it accounts for 30 % of total revenues. Online video (video-on-demand, VOD) is now the main element driving the European media economy. The size of the European audiovisual market is estimated at €142 billion this… Continue reading ANALYSIS: VOD ALREADY ACCOUNTS FOR A THIRD OF REVENUES IN THE EUROPEAN MARKET