This week Akamai released new empirical data that shows the corrosive impact on brand that low video quality has. Apple hired two top-notch show producers, but it still doesn't add up to an originals strategy.

Ad starts and viewers had their 25th consecutive quarter of double digit growth, according to Freewheel. However, the screen driving that growth has switch from mobile to the television.

We discuss Cisco's claim that live video will absorb 13% of the total IP video load by 2021. We also look at why OTT operators need to treat their apps as a video store, and as part of the entertainment!

iFlix is succeeding where Netflix flounders. Its move to expand into the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) is a shrewd one and should see success similar to its rise in Southeast Asia

The BBC is working with Twitter to deliver UK election debates live, and US TV channels give up on scripted in the face of SVOD competition.

Snapchat and Facebook look to boost the social video chops with professional content. Viacom wants to anchor a pay TV skinny bundle, and Amazon is challenging pay TV in Europe.

The popular narrative is that Q1 2017 pay TV losses were due to an increase in cord-cutting by consumers. Bruce Leichtman says its pay TV marketing, not cord-cutting, that's to blame.

The popular narrative is that Q1 2017 pay TV losses were due to an increase in cord-cutting by consumers. Bruce Leichtman says its pay TV marketing, not cord-cutting, that's to blame.

The last 10 years have seen a tremendous explosion in video available to consumers. Social has become one of the biggest contributors, and continues to expand dramatically.

Hulu has finally delivered its virtual MVPD product. Hulu Live is a solid implementation with an interesting set of content at a good price. How does it stack up against Sling TV and DirecTV Now, and what does it mean to traditional pay TV?