Tag: BBC

Adding Languages, Live and Low-latency: Our New and Updated Streaming Media Test Feeds

Research and Development | Nov 1, 2023 |

The BBC R&D team provides streaming media test content for adaptive bit rate systems. Streams include VOD, live and low-latency versions, all conformant to CMAF. Live streams help clients interact with server while Low Latency reduces latency to broadcast speeds. Updated features such as webcasts, languages & access services improve interoperability & protocol capabilities. Clients can verify synchronisation between components.The BBC R&D team provides streaming media test content for adaptive bit rate systems. Streams include VOD, live and low-latency versions, all conformant to CMAF. Live streams help clients interact with server while Low Latency reduces latency to broadcast speeds. Updated features such as webcasts, languages & access services improve interoperability & protocol capabilities. Clients can verify synchronisation between components.

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FASTs Will Replace Niche Cable TV Channels

nScreenMedia | Oct 7, 2023 | ,

Cable companies are trying to reduce niche channels in traditional pay TV bundles, favoring FAST channels and on-demand content. J.D. Power ratings show little satisfaction change between traditional pay and vMVPD options. Expect cable companies to continue pushing for less expensive alternatives, possibly leading to the disappearance of BBC America and MTV Classic from traditional pay TV.Cable companies are trying to reduce niche channels in traditional pay TV bundles, favoring FAST channels and on-demand content. J.D. Power ratings show little satisfaction change between traditional pay and vMVPD options. Expect cable companies to continue pushing for less expensive alternatives, possibly leading to the disappearance of BBC America and MTV Classic from traditional pay TV.

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BBC to Expand US Streaming

Advanced Television | Sep 23, 2023 |

BBC Studios expands in US for potential revenue. Already partnered with ITV and launched BBC Select. Invested in Turbine, Voltage TV and Mothership Productions. Tim Davie believes “enormous potential” exists for on-demand services in US.BBC Studios expands in US for potential revenue. Already partnered with ITV and launched BBC Select. Invested in Turbine, Voltage TV and Mothership Productions. Tim Davie believes “enormous potential” exists for on-demand services in US.

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British Broadcasters to Deliver Live Free TV Over Broadband

Tv Technology | Sep 18, 2023 |

Freely is a free streaming service developed by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5. It will provide live TV channels, on-demand content and Freeview replication to UK viewers with smart TVs for no cost in 2024. The aim is to ensure everyone can access public-service broadcaster content in the digital age.Freely is a free streaming service developed by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5. It will provide live TV channels, on-demand content and Freeview replication to UK viewers with smart TVs for no cost in 2024. The aim is to ensure everyone can access public-service broadcaster content in the digital age.

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Widespread Subscriber Account Sharing

informitv | Sep 3, 2023 | ,

Around a third of UK households with online video subscriptions are sharing them with family and friends, particularly 16-24 year-olds. Churn is an issue, with 11% of users cancelling permanently, potentially due to rising costs. A survey of 27,000 respondents worldwide found this to be the case.Around a third of UK households with online video subscriptions are sharing them with family and friends, particularly 16-24 year-olds. Churn is an issue, with 11% of users cancelling permanently, potentially due to rising costs. A survey of 27,000 respondents worldwide found this to be the case.

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Traditional TV Viewing in Sharpest Ever Fall, Says Ofcom Report

IBC365 | Aug 11, 2023 |

According to regulator Ofcom’s Media Nations 2023 report, BBC One is the only channel to reach more than half of the viewing population each week. Average weekly broadcast TV viewing time is down 12%, particularly among older viewers. Ofcom data suggests that they are shifting to streaming services, with Netflix the most used platform. Many programmes with high audiences have halved since 2014 and younger viewers are consuming more short-form content on social platforms than broadcast TV. PSB spend on original programmes rose 10.3% and public perception of PSB remains positive.

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Streamer Revenues in UK Skyrocket By 20% Despite Subscriber Plateau

TV News Check | Aug 3, 2023 |

Streamers’ UK revenues rose by over 20% last year despite stagnant subscriber numbers, according to Ofcom’s Media Nations report. Price rises, new revenue streams such as advertising, and the launch of multiple new players contributed to the growth. Public broadcasters saw drops in viewership from older audiences and have suffered declines in their biggest shows over the past decade. Meanwhile, the public broadcasters increased spend on original content by 10%, with BBC accounting for half.

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UK Broadcast TV Viewing Plummets

Rapid TV News | Aug 3, 2023 | ,

A new Ofcom report has revealed broadcast TV viewers are rapidly dropping, with weekly reach seeing the steepest annual decline since records began. ITV1 and BBC One remain the top two first destinations for viewers when they turn on their TV, but public service broadcasters have been losing mass-audience pulling power in all genres. Older audiences now take up streaming services more often, while broadcast TV viewing overall is decreasing.

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