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  • [ October 14, 2020 ] Pay-TV cord cutting to see huge growth in US as most homes pay-TV free by 2025 Pay TV
  • [ October 14, 2020 ] Why Netflix is ending its free trial (And why other SVOD services shouldn’t) SVOD
  • [ October 13, 2020 ] Study: US AVOD viewers older, more economically challenged; but SVOD, AVOD can coexist Advertising
  • [ September 30, 2020 ] Enterprise video soars in July and August as pandemic changes become the norm Enterprise
  • [ September 21, 2020 ] SVOD subscriptions in Western Europe expected to top 191M by 2025 OTT
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Why Netflix is ending its free trial (And why other SVOD services shouldn’t)

October 14, 2020 Jim O’Neill

If more than one-half of free trials to OTT streaming services convert to full paid subscriptions, why is Netflix ending its free trial program? Parks Associates research show that 58% of consumers who trial an Read More

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Broadway turns to streaming with ‘Diana’ as COVID-19 keeps lights out

August 13, 2020 Jim O’Neill

Premium video on-demand (PVOD) has been gaining traction as movie studios have struggled to reach audiences because of theater closings – and audience reluctance to return – during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, Broadway – which still Read More

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Video subscriptions up 28% in 2019 with bigger growth seen in 2020

August 3, 2020 Jim O’Neill

The number of global net subscriptions to streaming video services increased by 28% in 2019 as more users turned to OTT delivery for their video entertainment. A new report said the net number of subscriptions Read More

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Survey: SVOD jumps during pandemic; just 21% say they’ll cut back after its over

June 10, 2020 Jim O’Neill

More than half (56%) of respondents to a recent survey said they’ve increased their use of SVOD services since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared with, not surprisingly, the biggest boost coming from younger viewers aged Read More

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Netflix adds 15.77M subs in Q1; consumers see streaming as a better deal

April 21, 2020 Jim O’Neill

Note to self: Beware forecasters who say Netflix’s 15.77 million new subscribers in the quarter is a bad thing. Or say it’s never going to happen again. And, really, don’t listen when they sing their Read More

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Planned March launch of Disney+ in the UK will evolve OTT market

February 5, 2020 Jim O’Neill

Disney+ is coming to the UK — and Western Europe — in March. Should other streamers be worried? Yes… and no. It’s likely to cause some consternation as consumers rush to the new service, but it’s Read More

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Hackers crash Disney+ sign-up party

November 18, 2019 Jim O’Neill

Just when you thought it was safe to binge Avengers, Disney is batting a particularly heinous foe: Hackers who crashed the Disney+ sign-up party on its opening day. ZDNet reportshackers were on Disney+ like ducks Read More

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OTT

HHs with multiple SVOD services up 245% since 2015

August 27, 2019 Jim O’Neill

Consumers shopping the market to build their own bundles with multiple SVOD services will benefit regional broadcasters and providers of niche video content
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OTT

New streaming services look to join the NEW Golden Age of TV

August 21, 2019 Jim O’Neill

New streaming services are making lots of news as launch dates near and trial rollouts begin. The rush to be part of the NEW Golden Age of TV is on. Read More

AMC Networks
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For AMC Networks, SVOD is its ‘significant opportunity’ moving forward

July 31, 2019 Jim O’Neill

AMC Networks says it expects to have 5 million to 7 million subs to its SVOD services by 2024.
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