Australians watch an average of 27 hours of video weekly across FTV, streaming and online. Boomers view 32 hrs 20 min while Millennials 23 hrs 15 min. Live broadcast still popular; opportunity to combine digital convenience/personalisation with linear broadcast.
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Peacock and Paramount+ are streaming services with live sports, library content and focus on profitability. They offer subscription options, such as $20 savings for Paramount+ and exclusive library from NBCUniversal for Peacock. These services could be acquisition targets for Disney+ or Netflix, but live sports is a great complement to their less flashy original series.
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Live TV streaming services are becoming increasingly popular. YouTube TV saw 600,000 new customers in Q3 2023, on track to become the 4th largest service in the US. Fubo had 310,000 new subscribers, and Hulu + Live TV and Sling TV gained additional customers. Cable numbers decreased by 465,761.
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The panel at NAB NY discussed UI/UX for sports streaming, emphasizing low latency, quality streams and personalization. They agreed latency should be 5-6 seconds and content is key to retain viewers. Panelists also discussed the importance of community engagement and the need for unique VR experiences that provide a novel view.
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Disney is cutting costs, suspending talks of ABC sale and folding channels into A&E venture. Disney’s streaming offerings include Disney+ (13K series/films) and Hulu (Live TV for $76.99/mo.; ad-supported($7.99)). Get both as Disney Bundle ($24.99/mo.) and free trial each 30 days.
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Disney+ and Hulu are offering bundle packages, as well as individual subscription options. Disney is also negotiating with MLB, NBA, NHL, Apple and Amazon to be part of the new ESPN live stream service. The beta version of the app will launch next month.
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Q3 2023 saw cord-cutting accelerate, with Charter and Dish Network losing subscribers. YouTube TV likely increased due to Google promotions, while Hulu + Live TV data will be out Wednesday.
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Sirv switch to streaming services like Sling TV, Fubo, Hulu+ Live TV and enjoy channels, Cloud DVR, up to 4 streams, discounts amd free trials. Prices range from $25 -$84.99/mo. Get 50% off first month with Sling TV and The Disney Bundle with Hulu+ Livoe TV for $76.99/month.Sirv switch to streaming services like Sling TV, Fubo, Hulu+ Live TV and enjoy channels, Cloud DVR, up to 4 streams, discounts amd free trials. Prices range from $25 -$84.99/mo. Get 50% off first month with Sling TV and The Disney Bundle with Hulu+ Livoe TV for $76.99/month.
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The BBC R&D team provides streaming media test content for adaptive bit rate systems. Streams include VOD, live and low-latency versions, all conformant to CMAF. Live streams help clients interact with server while Low Latency reduces latency to broadcast speeds. Updated features such as webcasts, languages & access services improve interoperability & protocol capabilities. Clients can verify synchronisation between components.The BBC R&D team provides streaming media test content for adaptive bit rate systems. Streams include VOD, live and low-latency versions, all conformant to CMAF. Live streams help clients interact with server while Low Latency reduces latency to broadcast speeds. Updated features such as webcasts, languages & access services improve interoperability & protocol capabilities. Clients can verify synchronisation between components.
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Nearly two-thirds of Disney+ households do not use it daily, while Paramount+ and Apple TV+ have emerged as leaders in attracting new subscribers. Whilst Netflix remains a dominant force with 49% of households using it as a primary subscription, one-in-five new streaming subscribers are motivated by the growing availability of sports content.Nearly two-thirds of Disney+ households do not use it daily, while Paramount+ and Apple TV+ have emerged as leaders in attracting new subscribers. Whilst Netflix remains a dominant force with 49% of households using it as a primary subscription, one-in-five new streaming subscribers are motivated by the growing availability of sports content.
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College football fans have a variety of streaming services to choose from, including Cable, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV ($76.99/mo), Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, and Sling TV ($51/mo). CBS games can be accessed with Paramount+ or Sling’s Sports Extra Pack.College football fans have a variety of streaming services to choose from, including Cable, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV ($76.99/mo), Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, and Sling TV ($51/mo). CBS games can be accessed with Paramount+ or Sling’s Sports Extra Pack.
Read MoreGraphics operators at the Ryder Cup used real-time data visualisations to provide viewers with timely stats. Data was sourced from official scoring feeds, shot-by-shot analysis and manual entry in formats such as shot ident and leaderboard. Live broadcast graphics have pushed boundaries with predictive data and visuals for better game engagement.Graphics operators at the Ryder Cup used real-time data visualisations to provide viewers with timely stats. Data was sourced from official scoring feeds, shot-by-shot analysis and manual entry in formats such as shot ident and leaderboard. Live broadcast graphics have pushed boundaries with predictive data and visuals for better game engagement.
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