Providing market intelligence for more than 35 years

Industry Press Releases

Smart TVs in a Pay-TV World 2012 - A Report Examining the Phenomenon of Smart TV on Video Delivery and Consumption

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Smart TVs in a Pay-TV World Q3 2012" report to their offering.

“They offer the intriguing possibility for the expansion of pay-TV services beyond the set-top box, but they also offer other players such as broadcasters and over-the-top video providers a toehold into the living room.”

This report examines the phenomenon of smart TV diffusion on video delivery and consumption. It specifically analyzes the technology and business implications for delivering managed and over-the-top video services into a smart TV. It provides an overview of content delivery models, examines the role of pay-TV operators, and provides global forecasts.

"The proliferation of smart TVs and other connected consumer electronics is both an opportunity and a threat for pay-TV providers," said Pietro Macchiarella, Research Analyst, Parks Associates. "They offer the intriguing possibility for the expansion of pay-TV services beyond the set-top box, but they also offer other players such as broadcasters and over-the-top video providers a toehold into the living room."

From the press release, "Smart TVs in a Pay-TV World 2012 - A Report Examining the Phenomenon of Smart TV on Video Delivery and Consumption."

Previously In The News

TV in the Digital Age

As a kickoff to greater focus in this arena, IAB held a Town Hall in May, sponsored by member, Delivery Agent, titled “TV in the Digital Age: How Big Brands are Harnessing the Power of Connected De...

Bluetooth Smart Technology Unveiled as the Magic Behind Beacons

Bluetooth Smart, the low-energy consuming, intelligent sensor technology developed by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), is the magic behind several payment and marketing trials being adop...

Imagination TV Signs National Distribution Agreement to Air Across Multiple Platforms Live and On-Demand

New research from Parks Associates shows on-demand video accounts for 49% of the video consumed on the TV, and it is already the majority, 60%, of TV video viewed by consumers 18-24. Barbara Kr...

EcoFactor Debuts Residential HVAC Performance Monitoring Service

EcoFactor, the leader in cloud-based home energy services, formally announced the launch of its HVAC Performance Monitoring (HPM) service after completion of a successful HVAC trial evaluating thou...