VO blog | P. 32

Netflix might not like to talk about binge watching anymore, but more viewers than ever are doing it. And that has definite implications for all broadcasters and operators.

The growth of cloud-based models in broadcasting means the industry can start to benefit from advances made in manufacturing and start to design a digital media supply chain fit for the 21st century.

Is the threat of the fully loaded Kodi box and Kodi video piracy as prevalent in 2018 as it was in 2017? Or are industry initiatives to combat it finally starting to bite?

Are we in control of our decisions? Although we all presume that we make rational decisions, essentially we are much less in control of this process than we know.

There is a growing school of thought that the Golden Age of Television brought about by the rise of streaming and OTT is nearing an end. But for operators, it doesn’t have to be like that.

Android TV's growing success in the STB market also indicates a potential android fragmentation solution that may address the patchwork nature of the format.

Talk of the impact of the GDPR on the TV industry was a constant presence at the recent IBC. What have we learned about the GDPR so far and how is it changing the landscape?

As the industry increasingly pivots away from traditional advertising, our IABM presentation at IBC highlighted the opportunities targeted advertising and programmatic TV present.