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Litigation and the New OVDs and MVPD Wannabees: Follow That Money!

By: Jimmy Schaeffler Sep 20 2012 - 12:02pm

Recently, I had the opportunity to meet for lunch with ivi CEO, Todd Weaver.
I preceded the meeting with a thorough reading of the August 27, 2012 appellate court decision in the case brought against him and his online video upstart, called ivi (pronounced like the ubiquitous vine, the ivy plant).

Streaming Competition Grows

By: Gary Arlen Sep 19 2012 - 1:18am

Ooyala’s Global Video Index published last week takes on even more significance in light of three other developments from the world of streaming video and disruptive viewing competition.

         

Think About 'Linear IP Video'

By: admin Sep 11 2012 - 4:54pm

Language gets weird. Even what seems obvious can quickly muddle. I’m reminded of a panel about over-the-top video, where a representative of that community (OK, it was Roku) made this polite, explanatory remark about the types of video the device can stream: “We call them ‘channels.’ ”

The audience was nearly 100% cable people. I couldn’t resist this retort: “We do too!”

Think About 'Linear IP Video'

By: Leslie Ellis Sep 10 2012 - 5:37pm

Think About 'Linear IP Video'

September 10, 2012

Language gets weird. Even what seems obvious can quickly muddle. I’m reminded of a panel about over-the-top video, where a representative of that community (OK, it was Roku) made this polite, explanatory remark about the types of video the device can stream: “We call them ‘channels.’ “The audience was nearly 100% cable people. I couldn’t resist this retort: “We do too!”

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