TV Everywhere is too complicated and fragmented to be really popular -- but it has nonetheless changed television.…
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Dish Hops over the top
Dish Network's linear streaming deal with Disney won't be the last of its kind. But don't expect the floodgates to be thrown open generally just yet, either.…
Read More3 out of 5 broadband households now have a connected TV
More and more people are connecting their TVs to the internet -- and as a result, they may be starting to watch less traditional television.…
Read MoreA lifelong cable hoarder cuts the cord and it’s a relief… kinda
The guy who once wrote a vociferous defense of cable finally cut his. But is it the paradise he'd heard so much about? Yes, and no.…
Read MoreDirecTV may embrace the niche for online video service
DirecTV wants to get into the online streaming race, but target niche audiences. That's a smart move for the satellite operator.…
Read MoreChernin Group confirms the acquisition of Crunchyroll
It's true: The Chernin Group has acquired a majority stake in Crunchyroll, an online video service specialized in Anime.…
Read MoreRoku gets a news section, courtesy of AOL — but is that a good thing?
Roku just turned AOL On into its default news source, adding videos right to its home screen. But are such exclusive partnerships really good for consumers and publishers?…
Read MoreHulu and the price of failure
Instead of a sale, Hulu's owners now find themselves putting up a $750 million fig leaf to make it look like they have some sort of strategic plan for Hulu and to try to hide the implications of the non-sale for the value of their streaming rights.…
Read MoreShotgun wedding on the set-top
As viewers rely on a growing number of screens and devices for consuming video, the source of the programming becomes ever-less relevant to the experience of watching it, particularly as OTT services like Netflix become a more important source of original programming.…
Read MoreBroadcasters are missing out on a ton of data–it’s time to take TV online
Consumers aren't the only ones who would benefit if broadcasters put everything online. This is what they're missing out on by not doing that.…
Read MoreHulu Agonistes
About the only immediately leveragable asset Hulu has apart from content rights is its embedded presence on a large number of connected devices, giving it a solid addressable base on which to build a distribution business.…
Read MoreNetwork TV’s house of cards
Apart from the loss of viewers, traditional TV networks are also losing their monopoly on A-list creative talent. On Thursday, Amazon formally announced it was beginning production on the first six pilot episodes for a series of web-based sitcoms it plans to launch on Amazon Prime Video. The fledgling shows boast writing talent from The Daily Show, The Onion and The Big Bang, as well as Doonesbury creator Gary Trudeau.…
Read MoreIAC-backed Aereo makes a big play for cord cutters
The promise of cord-cutting may get a lot brighter with the introduction of Aereo, a new TV broadcast service backed by IAC that enables mobile devices, set-top boxes, TVs and PCs to receive local broadcast programming over the Internet.…
Read MoreTake that, Netflix: Hulu premieres Battleground series
Netflix may have Lilyhammer, but Hulu has Battleground: The TV catch-up service debuted its first original scripted series late Monday night, and will release additional episodes of the series every Tuesday. That's very different from how Netflix presents its original content.…
Read MoreCord Cutters: Lilyhammer, Battleground & Co.
Thought online video was just about short clips? Think again: Netflix and Hulu are both premiering online-exclusive TV shows this month, and Sony is airing the third episode of its reality TV show on the PlayStation Network. We are taking a first look at these shows.…
Read MoreBoxee officially pulls the plug on PC client
Boxee is following through with its announcement to remove the Mac, Windows and Linux versions of its client from its website. PC users have until the end of Tuesday to download the latest version, but many might opt to check out a competitor instead.…
Read MoreWhere to watch the 2012 State of the Union Address online
President Obama's State of the Union address will be carried on all the major broadcast networks, as well as on all the cable news channels. But if you're unable to watch on TV, the speech will be available online and on multiple mobile and connected platforms.…
Read MoreHow Hollywood drives people to piracy
Big media companies are pushing SOPA and PIPA to limit piracy. But it's not Google's fault people are seeking out films and watching pirated streams or downloads -- it's the studios' fault for not making it easier for consumers to find and pay for that content instead.…
Read MoreHulu in ’11: $420MM revenue, 1.5M paying subscribers
Hulu made $420 million in 2011, and is expected to pay $500 million to rights holders this year alone. The service now has 1.5 million paying subscribers, and Hulu CEO Jason Kilar projects that Plus will account for more than half of Hulu's revenue this year.…
Read MoreRoku in 2012: Is it time to sell?
There are two rumors about Roku going around these days: One says that the company is getting ready to be acquired, possibly by Intel. The other one says it's getting more funding. Which one makes more sense for Roku? The answer may surprise you.…
Read MoreHow Hulu’s ‘Steamboat’ ads recommend new shows to users
While Hulu has mostly built its audience by featuring popular new programming, it's also building a recommendations system to introduce viewers to new content. It's leveraging those recommendations with a new set of ads aimed at getting users hooked on shows they didn't known about.…
Read MoreBoxee releases new PC version – as a farewell gift
PC, Mac and Linux users are finally able to upgrade Boxee to its most recent version - but they won't be getting any future upgrades. The company announced today that it is officially abandoning the PC platform, completely concentrating on CE devices instead.…
Read More2012 prediction: The slow death of coax begins
A couple of new videos from Verizon show that wireless technology will eventually replace coaxial cable for video distribution within the home. That'll mean more TV content available on more devices, as well as huge potential cost savings for pay TV operators.…
Read MoreThe IAWTV Awards nominees mix up the professional and independent
The IAWTV hit a major milestone in its evolution this week with the announcement of the first-ever nominees for the IAWTV Awards, honoring excellence in web video content and representing the web series world with a strong mix of independent and professionally-produced content.…
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