Cable Television Providers are Losing Ground
Over two million U.S households cancelled cable television services in 2017. The traditional TV industry could be in for another brutal year.
PayTV
Distributors Push Back Against Content Providers
Distributors push back against content providers as price increases and growing content commitments eat into profitability.
Cable Television’s Worst Quarter Ever!
After decades of stifling innovation and blocking new content delivery models, cable companies are paying a hefty price that shows no sign of stopping.
Tipping Point for Television Á LA CARTE
In Q4 2016, 77% of respondents would only like to pay for the channels they watch, up 3% y-o-y. Pricing expectations are in contrast to what they are paying.
SVOD and PayTV Value Series
The SVOD and PayTV Series reveals rare details about licensing rates at Netflix and Starz (now Lionsgate), including, subscribers, usage, availability, release windows, and more.
Last Year Canal+ Lost 500,000 Subscribers in France
With increased competition from Netflix and Amazon, Canal+ lost a half of million subscribers in France during 2016.
Netflix Hits the Great Wall of China
“Disney, which is very good in China, had their movie service shutdown. Apple had their movie service closed down. It doesn’t look good.” – Netflix CEO
Paramount Concedes to the European Commission
Paramount Pictures made several commitments to the European Commission in their antitrust case against US studios and EU broadcasters.
Erasing Territorial Barriers in the EU for Media
The European Commission has been investigating the six major US studios and the largest EU broadcasters for antitrust infringements.
Starz Pricing Guide for PayTV and SVOD
Rate Cards for PayTV and SVOD licensing agreements between Starz and a U.S-based licensor for past, present and future content.