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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.

US video service stacking now higher than ever

Fri, Mar 17, 2023 | by Andy Stout

Industry Insights: The number of video services used per household in the US reaches its highest number ever, while viewers struggle to differentiate between many services and the environmental impact of video is examined in detail.

Fri, Feb 10, 2023 | by Andy Stout

Industry insights: 5G adoption increases revenue for mobile operators, the DPP sets its mood music for the year, and AV1 adoption accelerates.

Fri, Jan 20, 2023 | by Andy Stout

Industry insights: Netflix comfortably beat subscriber expectations, while password sharing crackdowns look to be promising.

Fri, Jan 6, 2023 | by Andy Stout

Industry insights: Growth in spending on content is slowing for 2023 but SVOD figures are still substantially ahead of the rest of the industry.

Fri, Dec 9, 2022 | by Andy Stout

Industry insights: Amazon overtakes Netflix in its home market while nearly two thirds of all US streaming commissions are built on pre-existing material, and OTT revenues are set for continual growth...

Fri, Nov 25, 2022 | by Andy Stout

Industry insights: The growth of sports streaming is going to have an important effect on the US TV ad market, while AVOD looks set for rapid growth worldwide.

Wed, Nov 9, 2022 | by Andy Stout

Industry insights: As Netflix Basic With Ads launches, some of the biggest social media platforms, a key component of any operator's online strategy, are facing turbulent times.

Wed, Oct 19, 2022 | by Andy Stout

Industry Insights: All the details of Netflix’s new AVOD offering which launches November 3, as well as the streamer’s first official audience measurement figures, the rise of connected-cars, and the ...