Speaking to investors, CBS CEO Leslie Moonves said the company continued to “surpass expectations” for its digital subscriber base.
Comcast is launching Amazon Prime Video on Xfinity X1
Comcast is launching Amazon Prime Video on its Xfinity X1 platform later this year.
Research: one in five US viewers chose SVOD only
Nearly one-fifth of US video consumers choose subscription video only, the NPD Group said.
CBS to launch streaming local news services
CBS plans to launch CBSN Local, a portfolio of 24/7 direct-to-consumer services that will stream anchored news coverage and live breaking news events from major markets served by CBS stations.
Nielsen: nine out of 10 US adults use linear
Nine out of 10 US adults (18+) use linear platforms in the average week, according to Nielsen Total Audience Report over Q1, 2018.
More than 50 US operators roll out app-based TV
MobiTV has announced that more than 50 US pay-TV operators have signed on to provide app-based TV to a total of one million subscribers nationwide.
40% of streaming media player owners use their device daily
Streaming media players are the most frequently used Internet-connected entertainment device, with 41% of owners using their players daily or almost daily.
Exodus from pay-TV accelerates despite OTT partnerships
Even as traditional pay-TV providers form partnerships with former over-the-top (OTT) rivals to retain customers, cord-cutting continues to outpace projections.
30% of Netflix subs in premium service tier
New Parks Associates OTT video research reports that 30% of Netflix subscribers are in the premium service tier, up from the 21% in late 2017.
Parks: Consumers watch more than two hours of alternative video
US broadband households watch an average of two hours of alternative content on a computer each week from sources including Facebook, SnapChat, YouTube, Vimeo, and Dailymotion.