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5 News Items of Interest for the Week of Aug 9th
Last week I unveiled a new Friday feature on VideoNuze, which is to highlight 5 of the most intriguing news items that I noticed during the week (VideoNuze may have covered them too). The feature is an additional level of curation beyond the "Exclusive News Roundup" that is included in the right column of VideoNuze each day. I recognize that you're busy and therefore may not read VideoNuze each day, so at a minimum the Friday wrap-up will give you an at-a-glance opportunity to catch up, possibly over the weekend. Synopses and implications for each are briefly noted. I welcome your feedback!
After Drought, Hope for Shows Made for Web
Profile of web show Easy to Assemble draws a larger conclusion that independent online video productions are making a comeback and attracting financing. My Damn Channel also raised $4.4 million this week. Expect more of this as universe of connected devices expands creating a level playing field for independents.
Sam's Club to Use Wi-Fi to Push TVs
Big retailer plans Wi-Fi coverage in all its 500 stores, helping shoppers gain hands-on understanding of how connected TVs work. A wise move that will no doubt be widely imitated.
Studios, Cable Closer to Home Movie Deals
Plan for movies to be available on cable or satellite VOD within 30-60 days of theatrical release for a premium fee of $25-$50. Will consumers pay up for immediacy? Studios are open to all ideas for increasing revenues, but this still seems like a stretch idea given huge price premium vs. other options.
Cable Firms Eye Tablet Space
At least 7 pay-TV providers have various plans to move subscription video to tablet devices like the iPad, and those coming based on Android. The efforts are related to TV Everywhere, and while promising, and need to be released soon to keep up with Netflix and others.
Upcoming Apple TV Loses 1080 Playback, Gains Apps and Will be Renamed iTV
Lots of speculation about the next incarnation of the Apple TV device, now rumored to be renamed "iTV." Despite its device prowess, Apple has yet to be heard from in a meaningful way in over-the-top video/TV. If what has been reported about this new product is true, it too is unlikely to be a game-changer for Apple.
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Exclusive News Roundup
- Roku Q1: Revenue Up 16%, Now In More Than Half Of US Broadband Households Mediapost
- Peacock’s Next Four Scripted Shows Are From Digital Creators The Hollywood Reporter
- Nielsen Launches New Ad Supported TV Measurement Report Adweek
- LinkedIn Shares Advertising Revenue With Creators In Video Push Bloomberg
- TikTok beats Twitch to become the #2 most-watched streaming platform on the net Tubefilter
- YouTube Ad Revenue Bulks Up 10.3% to $8.9 Billion as Alphabet Q1 Net Profit Jumps 46% Variety
