London – Driven by faster broadband and widespread take-up of connected devices, the cumulative number of children’s video on-demand services grew 136 percent from 74 services in 2012 to 175 in 2016, according to IHS Markit a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions. An increase in original exclusive online content, ease of online payment, and the offer of a secure environment for age-appropriate content have further encouraged the uptake of on-demand content. “The … [Read more...] about Improved broadband connectivity drives online demand
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Internet TV outspends in programming
London – Online platforms Netflix and Amazon have ramped up their investment in programming, spending $7.5 billion last year -- more than CBS, HBO, Turner and most countries, including South Korea and Australia. Between 2013 and 2015, Netflix and Amazon more than doubled their annual expenditure on programming. In 2013, Amazon spent $1.22 billion; that jumped to $2.67 billion in 2015. In the same timeframe, Netflix spending rose from $2.38 billion to $4.91 billion. The findings from World TV … [Read more...] about Internet TV outspends in programming
