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DIRECTV to Keep UniTek Outsourcing Despite Financial Mess
May 20, 2013 - 5:26 PM - Embattled outsourcing provider UniTek Global Services looks like it's going to be able to keep a key customer: DIRECTV said it will keep the company on if UniTek meets its requirements during a massive financial overhaul.
May 20, 2013 - 5:26 PM - Embattled outsourcing provider UniTek Global Services looks like it's going to be able to keep a key customer: DIRECTV said it will keep the company on if UniTek meets its requirements during a massive financial overhaul.
A La Carte TV Programming Could Lead to Higher Costs, Less Choice
May 20, 2013 - 12:13 PM - A la carte programming-the ability for pay-TV subscribers to pick and choose the channels they want included in their cable, IPTV or satellite package-is increasingly becoming a drumbeat issue for consumer advocates looking for more choice and control over their TV experience and TV costs. But while the idea of only paying for what users watch sounds like a win for consumers struggling under the yoke of $100+ cable, satellite or IPTV subscriptions, the reality is that there's no guarantee that choice or pricing will improve under an a la carte plan.
May 20, 2013 - 12:13 PM - A la carte programming-the ability for pay-TV subscribers to pick and choose the channels they want included in their cable, IPTV or satellite package-is increasingly becoming a drumbeat issue for consumer advocates looking for more choice and control over their TV experience and TV costs. But while the idea of only paying for what users watch sounds like a win for consumers struggling under the yoke of $100+ cable, satellite or IPTV subscriptions, the reality is that there's no guarantee that choice or pricing will improve under an a la carte plan.
Agama Unveils QoS/QoE Analyzer to Help Cable Keep its Customers
May 15, 2013 - 5:05 PM - Agama Technologies has launched the Analyzer OMNIA, aimed at cable operators who are looking for insight into the Quality of Service (QoS) and Quality of Experience (QoE) for video feeds.
May 15, 2013 - 5:05 PM - Agama Technologies has launched the Analyzer OMNIA, aimed at cable operators who are looking for insight into the Quality of Service (QoS) and Quality of Experience (QoE) for video feeds.
TransGaming Launches GameTree TV World Poker Tour Game
May 15, 2013 - 3:38 PM - TransGaming Inc., the global player in developing and delivering platform-defining social video game experiences to consumers around the world, has launched an exclusive World Poker Tour game on GameTree TV for the Freebox Revolution.
May 15, 2013 - 3:38 PM - TransGaming Inc., the global player in developing and delivering platform-defining social video game experiences to consumers around the world, has launched an exclusive World Poker Tour game on GameTree TV for the Freebox Revolution.
John McCain May Change the Face of America - Er, Cable TV
May 15, 2013 - 11:53 AM - Senator John McCain is breathing life into this wisdom. The former presidential candidate is speaking up about his dissatisfaction with the current cable TV model, and introduced the Television Consumer Freedom Act last week, The Huffington Post reports.
May 15, 2013 - 11:53 AM - Senator John McCain is breathing life into this wisdom. The former presidential candidate is speaking up about his dissatisfaction with the current cable TV model, and introduced the Television Consumer Freedom Act last week, The Huffington Post reports.
Float Left Interactive and RBC Ministries Launch Mobile Applications and Smart TV Suite for 'Day of Discovery'
May 15, 2013 - 10:12 AM - Float Left Interactive, a provider of Connected TV and mobile app development, helped RBC Ministries, a Christian-based publisher and broadcaster, launch Smart TV and mobile applications for its 'Day of Discovery' broadcast.
May 15, 2013 - 10:12 AM - Float Left Interactive, a provider of Connected TV and mobile app development, helped RBC Ministries, a Christian-based publisher and broadcaster, launch Smart TV and mobile applications for its 'Day of Discovery' broadcast.
Smart TV Research Ahead of CONNECTIONS Conference
May 14, 2013 - 6:12 PM - Parks Associates, a research firm, released a new report on Tuesday detailing smart TV owners. The study reveals that 26 percent of U.S. broadband households own a smart TV, while 46 percent own at least one set-top box. The study also found that 63 percent of smart TV owners connect the set to the Internet, while 79 percent of smart TV owners use the TV to watch premium online video every month.
May 14, 2013 - 6:12 PM - Parks Associates, a research firm, released a new report on Tuesday detailing smart TV owners. The study reveals that 26 percent of U.S. broadband households own a smart TV, while 46 percent own at least one set-top box. The study also found that 63 percent of smart TV owners connect the set to the Internet, while 79 percent of smart TV owners use the TV to watch premium online video every month.
Buyergraphics 101
May 14, 2013 - 3:00 PM - Have you ever sat down to watch a night of good old fashioned cable TV and wondered why your favorite graphically violent serial about zombies or meth cooking school teachers is being attached to advertisements trying to sell you on probiotic yogurt? It's not because the media executive in charge of scheduling the ads necessarily thinks that you are the target demographic for regulating food (though they are hoping that you're interested). It's because they don't have an accurate idea of who out there is buying what they sell.
May 14, 2013 - 3:00 PM - Have you ever sat down to watch a night of good old fashioned cable TV and wondered why your favorite graphically violent serial about zombies or meth cooking school teachers is being attached to advertisements trying to sell you on probiotic yogurt? It's not because the media executive in charge of scheduling the ads necessarily thinks that you are the target demographic for regulating food (though they are hoping that you're interested). It's because they don't have an accurate idea of who out there is buying what they sell.
YouTube Eyes Post-Cable World with Paid Channels
May 14, 2013 - 8:16 AM - In an effort to give content creators a new way to monetize their output, YouTube launched a pilot program for a small group of partners that offers paid channels with subscription fees starting at $0.99 per month. YouTube will share a portion of the subscription earnings back with programmers, and will use the strategy as a continued initiative in its campaign to craft a post-cable video consumption model.
May 14, 2013 - 8:16 AM - In an effort to give content creators a new way to monetize their output, YouTube launched a pilot program for a small group of partners that offers paid channels with subscription fees starting at $0.99 per month. YouTube will share a portion of the subscription earnings back with programmers, and will use the strategy as a continued initiative in its campaign to craft a post-cable video consumption model.
Comcast Promotes Avgiris to CFO at Cable Division
May 13, 2013 - 5:55 PM - Hot on the heels of a good first-quarter earnings report, Comcast Corp. has promoted Cathy Avgiris to CFO of Comcast Cable, effective July 1, 2013.
May 13, 2013 - 5:55 PM - Hot on the heels of a good first-quarter earnings report, Comcast Corp. has promoted Cathy Avgiris to CFO of Comcast Cable, effective July 1, 2013.
ABC to Stream Local Broadcast Feeds via TV Everywhere App
May 13, 2013 - 5:30 PM - ABC is planning to add local TV feeds into its TV Everywhere strategy with the Watch ABC app for iPhones and iPads. The first markets to roll out will be the New York City and Philadelphia metros, where users can tap into live streams of ABC's local affiliate stations.
May 13, 2013 - 5:30 PM - ABC is planning to add local TV feeds into its TV Everywhere strategy with the Watch ABC app for iPhones and iPads. The first markets to roll out will be the New York City and Philadelphia metros, where users can tap into live streams of ABC's local affiliate stations.
Senator McCain Reintroduces Bill for A La Carte Cable TV Packages
May 13, 2013 - 11:00 AM - Even if you had all the time in the world, it would be almost impossible to watch all the channels your cable and satellite providers bundle together. Consumers have complained for some time about being forced to purchase channels they do not watch by their cable companies. Senator John McCain is going to once again try to introduce a bill that would let consumers choose the channels they want.
May 13, 2013 - 11:00 AM - Even if you had all the time in the world, it would be almost impossible to watch all the channels your cable and satellite providers bundle together. Consumers have complained for some time about being forced to purchase channels they do not watch by their cable companies. Senator John McCain is going to once again try to introduce a bill that would let consumers choose the channels they want.
Companies Recognized for Most Innovative Cable Technology Solutions of 2012
May 13, 2013 - 10:48 AM - Technology innovations over the years have done more than just change the way we communicate; they've also changed the way we watch television. From being able to record and play shows on demand to creating a 360-degree TV experience across multiple platforms, cable television operators continue to create products and solutions that enhance TV viewing.
May 13, 2013 - 10:48 AM - Technology innovations over the years have done more than just change the way we communicate; they've also changed the way we watch television. From being able to record and play shows on demand to creating a 360-degree TV experience across multiple platforms, cable television operators continue to create products and solutions that enhance TV viewing.
21st Century Fox, 20th Century Access
May 13, 2013 - 7:38 AM - Publishing and television: two industries that simply can't seem to keep up with the rise of Internet-provided alternatives. News Corp., owned by 82 year old mogul Rupert Murdoch, has stake in both areas and is going forward with a King Solomon-like solution: splitting the media empire down the middle with entertainment on one side and publishing on the other.
May 13, 2013 - 7:38 AM - Publishing and television: two industries that simply can't seem to keep up with the rise of Internet-provided alternatives. News Corp., owned by 82 year old mogul Rupert Murdoch, has stake in both areas and is going forward with a King Solomon-like solution: splitting the media empire down the middle with entertainment on one side and publishing on the other.
Time Warner Cable's TV App Now Streaming for Android
May 10, 2013 - 1:18 PM - Time Warner Cable's TV app for Android is getting a makeover to include remote streaming and a huge array of on demand content. The company announced on Tuesday that it will deliver access to more than 4,000 On Demand TV shows and movies to the app, which will allow for out-of-home access to a variety of programming and live TV viewing.
May 10, 2013 - 1:18 PM - Time Warner Cable's TV app for Android is getting a makeover to include remote streaming and a huge array of on demand content. The company announced on Tuesday that it will deliver access to more than 4,000 On Demand TV shows and movies to the app, which will allow for out-of-home access to a variety of programming and live TV viewing.
Time Warner Cable Preps On-the-Go TV Everywhere for Android
May 9, 2013 - 5:08 PM - Time Warner Cable is prepping a major TV Everywhere upgrade for Android users, expected to roll out as soon as next Tuesday. The cable MSO is adding access to more than 4,000 video-on-demand (VOD) TV shows and movies as well as live TV and on-demand support for older Android devices (supporting video playback on 98 percent of all Android devices running Android 2.2 or higher).
May 9, 2013 - 5:08 PM - Time Warner Cable is prepping a major TV Everywhere upgrade for Android users, expected to roll out as soon as next Tuesday. The cable MSO is adding access to more than 4,000 video-on-demand (VOD) TV shows and movies as well as live TV and on-demand support for older Android devices (supporting video playback on 98 percent of all Android devices running Android 2.2 or higher).
DISH Network Misses on Earnings
May 9, 2013 - 4:51 PM - DISH Network Corp. fell short on Wall Street expectations in its first quarter earnings, with net income plunging 40 percent on higher subscriber acquisition and programming costs. Profits came in at $216 million, down from $360 million a year earlier, while revenue decreased 0.6 percent to $3.56 billion from $3.58 billion.
May 9, 2013 - 4:51 PM - DISH Network Corp. fell short on Wall Street expectations in its first quarter earnings, with net income plunging 40 percent on higher subscriber acquisition and programming costs. Profits came in at $216 million, down from $360 million a year earlier, while revenue decreased 0.6 percent to $3.56 billion from $3.58 billion.
thePlatform: Enabling Cable OTT Today
May 9, 2013 - 7:57 AM - thePlatform recently added OTT subscription services to the number of ways it enables customers to charge for their video assets (purchase, rental and advertising). The company's MPX video commerce engine component now enables its cableco customers roll out a Netflix-like service that is separate from their traditional pay-TV services.
May 9, 2013 - 7:57 AM - thePlatform recently added OTT subscription services to the number of ways it enables customers to charge for their video assets (purchase, rental and advertising). The company's MPX video commerce engine component now enables its cableco customers roll out a Netflix-like service that is separate from their traditional pay-TV services.
Telefonica Renews Contract with MVNO Ono in Spain
May 9, 2013 - 7:23 AM - Telecom giant Telefonica S.A. has renewed its network contract with Spanish cable TV service provider Ono for another two and a half years. The terms of the MVNO deal were not disclosed.
May 9, 2013 - 7:23 AM - Telecom giant Telefonica S.A. has renewed its network contract with Spanish cable TV service provider Ono for another two and a half years. The terms of the MVNO deal were not disclosed.
Active Broadband Bridges Gap Between IMS and DOCSIS Networks
May 8, 2013 - 5:18 PM - Active Broadband Networks is facilitating the delivery of IMS services over DOCSIS networks through its Active Resource Manager that supports the IMS Rx interface as specified in PacketCable 2.0.
May 8, 2013 - 5:18 PM - Active Broadband Networks is facilitating the delivery of IMS services over DOCSIS networks through its Active Resource Manager that supports the IMS Rx interface as specified in PacketCable 2.0.
Comcast Reports Unexpectedly High Profits
May 7, 2013 - 10:36 AM - The largest U.S. cable company, Comcast, and the owner of NBC Universal, said first-quarter profit rose 17 percent as U.S. subscriber revenue increased at the highest rate in four years.
May 7, 2013 - 10:36 AM - The largest U.S. cable company, Comcast, and the owner of NBC Universal, said first-quarter profit rose 17 percent as U.S. subscriber revenue increased at the highest rate in four years.
28 Percent of Comcast Cable Revenue is 'Dumb Pipe,' Will Grow
May 6, 2013 - 1:22 PM - In the long run, cable TV operators will, for the most part, become simple ISPs. "The future value of the cable MSO home connection will be almost wholly tied to data bandwidth," according to analysts at Fitch Ratings.
May 6, 2013 - 1:22 PM - In the long run, cable TV operators will, for the most part, become simple ISPs. "The future value of the cable MSO home connection will be almost wholly tied to data bandwidth," according to analysts at Fitch Ratings.
Comcast AdDelivery and Mediaocean Partner to Deliver Cost-Effective Digital Advertising
May 6, 2013 - 11:33 AM - While advertising on the Internet seems to be taking on a one-stop-shop role for everything from publications, news sources and music sharing, one industry won't go down without a fight: television. U.S. advertisers are expected to increase their spending on TV this year by nearly $2 billion to $66.35 billion, according to forecasts from eMarketer. By 2017, that number is expected to reach $75 billion, an increase of over 14 percent over five years.
May 6, 2013 - 11:33 AM - While advertising on the Internet seems to be taking on a one-stop-shop role for everything from publications, news sources and music sharing, one industry won't go down without a fight: television. U.S. advertisers are expected to increase their spending on TV this year by nearly $2 billion to $66.35 billion, according to forecasts from eMarketer. By 2017, that number is expected to reach $75 billion, an increase of over 14 percent over five years.
ABS-CBN Set to Replace Analog Broadcasting in the Philippines to Digital, Cable TV by 2015
May 6, 2013 - 11:21 AM - ABS-CBN Corp, an information and entertainment multimedia company in the Philippines, is strengthening its focus on digital terrestrial television (DTT) and cable TV.
May 6, 2013 - 11:21 AM - ABS-CBN Corp, an information and entertainment multimedia company in the Philippines, is strengthening its focus on digital terrestrial television (DTT) and cable TV.
Cable Gains, But Time Warner Doesn't in New Revenue Reports
May 6, 2013 - 11:13 AM - It's seldom a good sign when a company can be in the midst of a growth industry yet not see growth itself, but that seems to be just what happened with Time Warner as a new report emerged detailing the company's revenue breakdown for the first quarter of 2013.
May 6, 2013 - 11:13 AM - It's seldom a good sign when a company can be in the midst of a growth industry yet not see growth itself, but that seems to be just what happened with Time Warner as a new report emerged detailing the company's revenue breakdown for the first quarter of 2013.
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