The UK television industry expects both pay and advertising revenues from online video services to quadruple by 2020, according to research by Red Bee Media. The research, which surveyed
“Internet – friend or foe?” asks Stella Medlicott
executives from across the UK television industry on their predictions for business models and revenue streams in 2020, found that more than three quarters of participants (78%) are positive about the financial outlook for the industry, expecting growth both in traditional TV revenues and new
revenue streams too, such as online services that capitalise on subscription payments and new commercial opportunities. However, incumbent broadcasters and platforms are likely to face growing competition for this revenue, with internet and technology companies expected to be the biggest challengers. The survey findings are the
latest instalment in Red Bee Media’s Tomorrow Calling programme which aims to build a picture of the media world in 2020, its technological possibilities and market dynamics through a series of think tanks, quantitative and qualitative research, one-to-one
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transport solutions in Hall 8. The IP Media Edge
By Michael Burns
Nevion is showing off a brand new member in the Ventura family of modular media
Processor (VS909-IPME) is a multi-functional processing module that incorporates advanced techniques for the IP-domain processing and
protecting of any IP encapsulated media flow. The module enables the application of a wide range of security, protection, duplication, address translation and quality
interviews, live panel debates and white papers. “From talking to the industry,
it’s clear that technology and internet businesses are fast becoming significant players,” said Stella Medlicott, chief marketing officer, Red Bee Media. “The question we need to ask ourselves is whether the innovations brought by these new entrants are going to sustain or disrupt our industry in the years to come. Will the internet be the industry’s friend or foe? And what role will regulatory bodies play in determining the impact and pace of change? Media companies will have to fight hard and innovate in a fast changing, technologically driven landscape if they are to make the most of this flourishing market.” 1.B26
assurance features, including Forward Error Correction, Nevion’s Streaming Intelligent Packet Switching, Launch Delay Offset, as well as multicast, unicast, VLAN, RTP, and more. 8.B70