Dutch public broadcaster NPO plans to start broadcast in HD via the nation’s DTT network as soon as 2017. NPO also wants to expand its HbbTV services.
Dutch to measure online video ads
On June 1, SKO, the Dutch organisation that measures viewing figures, will introduce – as a world first – complete audience data of commercials watched online.
No support for smart TV apps from CE manufacturers
The Dutch consumers union Consumentenbond accuses CE manufacturers of failing to support apps for its smart TVs by putting the blame on the app developers.
NPO to reduce number of thematic channels
Dutch public broadcaster NPO is set to reduce number of thematic channels to five on July 1, 2016.
NPO launches VOD platform for refugees
Dutch public broadcaster NPO has launched a new VOD platform called Net in Nederland for refugees, immigrants and expats.
Traditional channels lose impact when cutting the cord
Fewer Dutch consumers consider it important to have the main TV channels in order to switch to an online OTT subscription from standard pay-TV, according to research by Telecompaper.
Dutch to auction DTT licence
The Dutch government intends to auction off the licence for digital terrestrial television in July, 2016. The current licence expires on February 1, 2017.
4 out of 10 Dutch homes watch on-demand
On demand TV viewing is popular in The Netherlands, with four out of ten Dutch households watching via VOD and catch-up TV platforms.
Driessen to run NPO On Demand
Bastiaan Driessen has been appointed Manager On Demand at the Dutch Public Broadcaster NPO.
BVN launches live stream on the web
The Dutch language satellite broadcaster BVN has launched an online live streaming service called BVN Live.