MIPTV 2013 – Cannes. Rai World will present its new Rai World Premium channel at this year’s MIPTV.
Cloud-based TV service revenue to reach $700m by 2017
Cloud-based TV service revenues will increase from nearly $120 million in 2013 to more than three-quarters of a billion dollars by 2017, according to Multimedia Research Group.
US adults likely to cut the cord
39% of U.S. adults between the ages of 18 and 34 would consider replacing their television cable/satellite provider with a streaming media subscription service in 2013.
US appeals court upholds Aereo ruling
The New York Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling in favour of Aereo.
US consumers can save with triple play
A Consumer Reports survey in the US concludedes that bundling TV, internet, and phone services point to big savings.
North American cable losses slow
North American cable subscriber losses are slowing down, according to Multimedia Research Group, but is forecasted to regain 2012 levels by 2017.
Motive Television announces Tablet TV Pilot
Motive Television announced plans to install a demonstration of its disruptive technology that delivers live broadcast television and VOD to tablets and smartphones in San Francisco beginning mid 2013.
Orange to keep Dailymotion share
In an interview with Le Figaro France Telecom Orange has said it is looking for a strong partner in Dailymotion.
Slight growth for US multichannel video subs
According to an SNL Kagan report US multichannel subscribers grew slightly in both Q4 2012 and for the full year, reversing the negative quarterly trends of Q2 and Q3 2012.
Vevo lauches 24/7 music channel
Last week, Vevo launched Vevo TV, an advertising-supported internet television channel running 24/7.