IBC 2010 – AMSTERDAM. “With on-demand TV we see the opposite of fragmentation,” Gerhard Zeiler, CEO RTL said during Friday’s keynote session, “It is all about blockbuster viewing, both for […]
SeaChange aiming for tighter ship
SeaChange International is looking towards a tighter integration of its newly acquired software businesses as second quarter results disappointed investors.
Sony challenges iTunes store
IFA 2010 – BERLIN. Sony has announced it will challenge Apple’s iTunes store with a new streaming music service. At the same, it will roll outVideo On Demand powered by […]
Google’s YouTube plans Apple ITV spoiler
Google’s YouTube is said to be negotiating with Hollywood’s top movie studios to launch a pay-per-view movie service by the end of this year, according to the Financial Times. This […]
Viewers rate online VOD, but use is minimal
The importance of on demand television over the internet has grown significantly over the past three years, according to Deloitte and YouGov.
Disney and BT Vision launch branded VOD
BT and The Walt Disney Company (EMEA) have announced plans for ABC On Demand, which launches on the IPTV service on September 15.
UPC boosts Polish VOD service
UPC has added content from Cartoon Network to its on demand series UPC na Zadanie in Poland.
Walt Disney inks Russian VOD deal
VimpelCom is reported to have signed an agreement with the Walt Disney Company under which it will show the latter’s titles on Beeline TV’s VOD service.
UPC extends Polish VOD service
UPC Polska has extended its on demand service UPC na Zadanie to the city of Kielce. As a result, it is now available on over 75% of the operator’s network […]
RTL and ProSiebenSat.1 plan common catch-up platform
German private broadcasters RTL Deutschland and ProSiebenSat.1 are working on a single, common online TV platform to offer free access to private and public catch-up TV programmes. The new platform […]