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BBC to Expand US Streaming

Advanced Television | Sep 23, 2023 | Providers

BBC Studios expands in US for potential revenue. Already partnered with ITV and launched BBC Select. Invested in Turbine, Voltage TV and Mothership Productions. Tim Davie believes “enormous potential” exists for on-demand services in US.BBC Studios expands in US for potential revenue. Already partnered with ITV and launched BBC Select. Invested in Turbine, Voltage TV and Mothership Productions. Tim Davie believes “enormous potential” exists for on-demand services in US.

British Broadcasters to Deliver Live Free TV Over Broadband

Tv Technology | Sep 18, 2023 | Providers

Freely is a free streaming service developed by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5. It will provide live TV channels, on-demand content and Freeview replication to UK viewers with smart TVs for no cost in 2024. The aim is to ensure everyone can access public-service broadcaster content in the digital age.Freely is a free streaming service developed by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5. It will provide live TV channels, on-demand content and Freeview replication to UK viewers with smart TVs for no cost in 2024. The aim is to ensure everyone can access public-service broadcaster content in the digital age.

Widespread Subscriber Account Sharing

informitv | Sep 3, 2023 | Industry Insights, Legal

Around a third of UK households with online video subscriptions are sharing them with family and friends, particularly 16-24 year-olds. Churn is an issue, with 11% of users cancelling permanently, potentially due to rising costs. A survey of 27,000 respondents worldwide found this to be the case.Around a third of UK households with online video subscriptions are sharing them with family and friends, particularly 16-24 year-olds. Churn is an issue, with 11% of users cancelling permanently, potentially due to rising costs. A survey of 27,000 respondents worldwide found this to be the case.

Emmy Award for Recommendation ITU-R BT.2100 – HDR TV

Research and Development | Aug 15, 2023 | VideoTech

I’m honoured to be named a key developer in the Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy® Award for BT.2100, the international HDR standard. Experiments, evidence-based peer-review and support from BBC R&D, NHK and other organisations gave HLG equal success in the market and robust standards.

BBC iPlayer Improves Speed of Programme Availability and Live Video as Part of Significant Under the Hood Update

BBC | Aug 14, 2023 | Providers

BBC iPlayer has improved streaming speed and now offers on-demand shows like Strictly Come Dancing and Match of the Day with reduced latency and faster availability. Live shows can be watched with a 60 second delay or less, meaning BBC iPlayer viewers are now as up-to-date as broadcast TV watchers.

How Television Viewing Sessions Vary

informitv | Aug 13, 2023 | Industry Insights

Heavy and light viewers watch TV in different ways – heavy view 3 sessions per day, light 2. Ofcom’s research found traditional TV most popular, with Netflix third. 2% of viewing sessions are online services, 72% combining them with traditional.

Introducing the Energy Saving Concept of Lower Carbon Graphics

Research and Development | Aug 12, 2023 | Devices, VideoTech

Lower Carbon Graphics (LCGFx) technology developed by BBC Research & Development reduces energy consumption in home televisions. Tests on OLED, FALD and Direct LED screens show reducing luminance and bold colours can save energy, with up to 76% savings. This innovative solution can be implemented in millions of UK households.

Traditional TV Viewing in Sharpest Ever Fall, Says Ofcom Report

IBC365 | Aug 11, 2023 | Industry Insights

According to regulator Ofcom’s Media Nations 2023 report, BBC One is the only channel to reach more than half of the viewing population each week. Average weekly broadcast TV viewing time is down 12%, particularly among older viewers. Ofcom data suggests that they are shifting to streaming services, with Netflix the most used platform. Many programmes with high audiences have halved since 2014 and younger viewers are consuming more short-form content on social platforms than broadcast TV. PSB spend on original programmes rose 10.3% and public perception of PSB remains positive.

Streamer Revenues in UK Skyrocket By 20% Despite Subscriber Plateau

TV News Check | Aug 3, 2023 | Providers

Streamers’ UK revenues rose by over 20% last year despite stagnant subscriber numbers, according to Ofcom’s Media Nations report. Price rises, new revenue streams such as advertising, and the launch of multiple new players contributed to the growth. Public broadcasters saw drops in viewership from older audiences and have suffered declines in their biggest shows over the past decade. Meanwhile, the public broadcasters increased spend on original content by 10%, with BBC accounting for half.

UK Broadcast TV Viewing Plummets

Rapid TV News | Aug 3, 2023 | Industry Insights, Providers

A new Ofcom report has revealed broadcast TV viewers are rapidly dropping, with weekly reach seeing the steepest annual decline since records began. ITV1 and BBC One remain the top two first destinations for viewers when they turn on their TV, but public service broadcasters have been losing mass-audience pulling power in all genres. Older audiences now take up streaming services more often, while broadcast TV viewing overall is decreasing.

The BBC on Mastodon: Experimenting with Distributed and Decentralised Social Media

BBC R&D | Aug 1, 2023 | VideoTech

The BBC is now running an experimental Mastodon server at social.bbc where users can follow some BBC’s accounts, like @BBCRD, @BBC5Live, @BBCRadio4 and more. This allows the BBC to publish in the Fediverse, a model of ownership, moderation and quality content more aligned with public purposes. BBC’s moderation rules will apply to any replies they receive.

Exploring Future Audience Needs: Developing New User Research Methods

Jul 19, 2023 | VideoTech

BBC Research & Development is running a project exploring how user needs can be uncovered through expression, discussion, and deliberation. Through the ‘People Panel,’ they are investigating concepts, attitudes and expectations towards the use of technology in cars, finding ways to make information more accessible during journeys, with an overarching goal of creating a better future for travel.

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