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Andy Stout

Andy Stout is a broadcast and technology journalist, who, over longer than he cares to think about, has written for most of the major publications in the industry. He is fascinated by technology and its evolving impact on society, and enjoys bringing an eclectic viewpoint to the Viaccess-Orca blog. He was awarded a First Class BSc from the Open University and lives with his family in Northern Ireland.

Recent Posts

Streaming in the face of global trade tensions

Fri, Apr 11, 2025 | by Andy Stout

Streaming sports rights spend reaches $12.5 billion in 2025

Thu, Feb 20, 2025 | by Andy Stout

Industry Insights: New data shows that sports is becoming more central to streaming strategies, while Super Bowl LIX was the most streamed ever thanks to a high-quality, low latency feed.

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How live sports streaming and ads are boosting growth

Thu, Jan 30, 2025 | by Andy Stout

Industry insights: Live sports and advertising help take Netflix over 300 million subscribers, the amount of new content is declining, and DAZN sets a bold target of 1 billion users.

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How viewer acceptance of streaming TV ads continues to grow

Thu, Jan 9, 2025 | by Andy Stout

Industry Insights: Even ad-resistant viewers are coming round to the concept of streaming TV ads, but there are definite ways to maximize their effect. Plus, Disney merges live channels with Fubo, and...

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Examining the state of online video piracy across Europe

Mon, Dec 9, 2024 | by Andy Stout

Industry insights: The latest report on European video piracy has been released, while service stacking ceilings lead to bundling and TV screens continue to get bigger.

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How new engagement tools are being deployed by streamers to win audiences

Thu, Nov 14, 2024 | by Andy Stout

Industry Insights: Netflix and Amazon introduce new engagement tools to enhance user experience, while sports streaming drives growth in the video streaming market, and new trends emerge from MIPCOM 2...

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Netflix continues to expand as it edges towards 300 million subscribers

Mon, Oct 21, 2024 | by Andy Stout

Industry insights: Netflix subscriber numbers continue to rise, the secrets of customer retention, and the importance of QoE and connected ecosystems to Connected TV consumers.

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Looking at the key themes from a positive IBC2024

Thu, Sep 26, 2024 | by Andy Stout

Industry insights: It was a successful IBC2024 in Amsterdam with more people attending than in 2023, while the importance of children’s TV to streamers is made clear and Netflix reveals its top shows.

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Massive Paris 2024 viewing figures confirm pivot to sports streaming

Wed, Aug 14, 2024 | by Andy Stout

Industry Insights: Paris 2024 coverage marks huge shift to streaming services; sports an increasingly global affair; and Netflix viewing surges in APAC.

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