New data shows that many people are more engaged with online TV than traditional channel content. It also shows consumers are keen for more, with a strong interest in new services from Disney and Apple. HBO Max looks like it could do well too. All of the internet TV activity is liable to kick off a new round of cord-cutting.

Partnerships are critical in furthering any video business’ goals. However, two deals involving Amazon and Disney show both are trying to achieve very different things with their online TV services.

Netflix Q3 2019 results reversed Q2’s poor performance. Things could get bumpy again in Q4. We discuss why Netflix has slashed its Q4 sub growth forecast for the U.S. We also look at what Netflix is doing to defend itself in the tumultuous quarters to come.

Hulu finally delivered the ability to download shows this week, but you probably can’t use and might be disappointed with the functionality. Disney is used to getting its way in content deals. However, it might not win with Amazon as it struggles to get Disney+ on Fire TV devices.

New data shows the surprising finding that sport is more important to vMVPD subs than traditional pay-tv customers. For vMVPDs, the conclusion is both good and bad news, and it also shows that sport has become the great divide in the vMVPD market.

This week we look at new data that shows continued burgeoning growth in the connected TV market. We also discuss why new cord-cutters are different from those that came before, and why their motivations are driven by the availability of online video services more than ever.

The show hall and conference sessions at IBC were full of evidence that the business of online video is maturing. Here are some of the top themes and coolest technology at the show.

All the details of Apple’s SVOD service are now known. Has the company done enough to make it a success? New data shows it will have a tough fight in a crowded marketplace.

Though 1-in-5 say Netflix is their primary TV source, the streaming giant could be in trouble later this year. Half of its subscribers are very interested in Disney+, and some might jump ship to try it!

Apple has a lot of catching up to do if it wants to make its upcoming Apple TV+ the lynchpin of its thrust into services. Especially so as the performance of iTunes is caught in the downdraft of the transactional video market.