Companies that have an interest in Web Television, video and TV via the Internet (IPTV)

Broadband Video Companies

New Apple TV To Be Named iTV, Priced At $99?

The past week has seen intense speculation as to whether a leak regarding Apple’s plans for the underwhelming and under-performing Apple...
Dave Parrack
1 min read

The Social Network Movie Trailer Spoofs Meme | Facebook Film Spawns Multiple Copycats

Everyone loves a good video meme, don’t they? Those Web trends that seem to take a hold quickly and build momentum....
Dave Parrack
1 min read

Watch Channel Five On Facebook | Broadcaster First To Team With Social Network

Facebook is now huge, with 500 million users worldwide. That’s quite an audience just waiting to be tapped into by those...
Dave Parrack
1 min read

Facebook Live Video Channel Launches | Powered By Livestream For Official Streams

Facebook now has in excess of 500 million users. If it were a country it would be the third largest in...
Dave Parrack
1 min read

Surprise, Surprise – Viacom Appeals YouTube Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Ruling

Can this actually be classed as news? Let’s face it, Viacom was always going to appeal the decision in the YouTube...
Dave Parrack
1 min read

Netflix Signs Epix Deal Bringing Paramount, MGM, Lionsgate Movies To ‘Watch Instantly’

Netflix is committed to a future where streaming video takes precedence over everything else. Which is why it’s investing so heavily...
Dave Parrack
1 min read

MTV Loses Universal Music Videos After Failing To Do A Deal With Vevo | Sony, EMI To Follow?

Like it or not, the major record labels may have finally cottoned on to this whole Web thing. At least when...
Dave Parrack
1 min read

Watch Hulu Outside The U.S. | Hulu Workaround Without Need For Proxy Or VPN

This really hasn’t been a good week for Hulu, although it has been a good week for those people who want...
Dave Parrack
1 min read

PlayOn Brings Hulu, Netflix To iPhone, iPod Touch Using HTML5 App – Bypasses Apple Store

PlayOn has managed to bypass the Apple App Store completely using an HTML5-powered Web app. Which gives access to Hulu, Netflix,...
Dave Parrack
1 min read

Netflix Paying Big Money For ‘Watch Instantly’ Content | Streaming Is Clearly The Future

Netflix clearly sees online video streaming as its future, and the future of media distribution as a whole. Which is why...
Dave Parrack
1 min read

Hulu Viewing Figures Drop Massively In June As ComScore Changes How It Gathers Statistics

Hulu’s viewing figures have dropped massively between May and June, at least according to ComScore. However, it’s more likely the huge...
Dave Parrack
1 min read

So Much For 3DTV, Internet TV Is The Future

I don’t think I’ll ever buy a 3DTV, certainly not until the need to wear glasses all the time is removed....
Dave Parrack
1 min read

YouTube Extends Upload Limit From 10 to 15 Minutes Thanks To Improved Content ID System

Big changes afoot at YouTube with the upload limit being increased from 10 to 15 minutes. This has been made possible...
Dave Parrack
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Netflix Earnings Increase Massively Due To New Subscribers, ‘Watch Instantly’ Video Streaming

Netflix is doing well, very well. And its improved earnings for the year so far are due to increased subscriber numbers...
Dave Parrack
1 min read

YouTube & Vevo Launch Five-Concert Series Starring Arcade Fire, John Legend, The Roots

YouTube and Vevo are seemingly intent on carving out a competitive niche in the music sector. And the partners are not...
Dave Parrack
1 min read

YouTube Adds Music Hub To ‘Movies’ & ‘Shows’

YouTube is moving away from its rather lawless, rather disorganized past at a rate of knots. The latest step on this...
Dave Parrack
1 min read

PopScreen’s Viral Video Prediction Engine | ‘On Our Radar’ Charts Must-See Video Clips

Viral videos are a big part of the Web these days, with individuals and companies alike trying to create something which...
Dave Parrack
1 min read

Redbox Plotting Web Video Streaming Service As Netflix Expands Watch Instantly To Canada

As Netflix embarks on a mission to expand its Web video streaming reach outside the boundaries of the United States, Redbox...
Dave Parrack
1 min read

Hulu Plus Arrives On PS3 Games Console | Preview Version Requires Playstation Plus

Hulu Plus has arrived on the PS3. Unfortunately, it’s only a preview version of the service, it’s invitation-only, and it requires...
Dave Parrack
1 min read

TubeMogul Makes Its Online Video Analytics Service InPlay Free For Everyone On The Web

Online video analytics has taken a huge step forward over the last few days, with TubeMogul making its InPlay suite free...
Dave Parrack
1 min read

Old Spice Utilizes YouTube For Brilliant Real-time Social Media Advertising Campaign

My memory of Old Spice is of a disgusting-smelling men’s aftershave mainly used by old men. However, thanks to what is...
Dave Parrack
1 min read

Channel Five Pulls Out Of BBC’s Project Canvas But Orange Negotiating To Replace Them

Just when Project Canvas was coming together, one of the seven joint partners decides to pull out of the venture altogether....
Dave Parrack
1 min read

YouTube Sensation Susan Boyle Launches Search For A Singing Star On Google Website

Susan Boyle, who gained worldwide fame via YouTube, has launched a search for a singing star to duet with on her...
Dave Parrack
1 min read

YouTube Partner Grants Sees $5 Million Heading To Independent Content Creators

YouTube’s content creators are about to get an injection of cash, with a $5 million fund having been set aside for...
Dave Parrack
1 min read

YouTube Leanback Debuts In Beta | Bringing YouTube Into The Living Room Via Google TV

YouTube is entering the living room. Or at least attempting to do so. But can YouTube Leanback, currently in beta but...
Dave Parrack
1 min read

YouTube Launches Life In A Day Video Project | Ridley Scott Producing UGC Documentary

With so many hours of content being uploaded to YouTube every day, it seems a shame we’re not making the most...
Dave Parrack
1 min read

Relativity Movies Streaming First On Netflix Watch Instantly – HBO, Showtime Shunned

Netflix is making moves to become a much bigger player in the world of movie and TV distribution. But does its...
Dave Parrack
1 min read

Hulu Plus Gets Positive Early Response From Reviewers, But Will Paying Customers Agree?

The first reviews of Hulu Plus are in, and they’re generally very positive about the service and the longterm potential of...
Dave Parrack
1 min read

Apple TV Update & $99 Set-Top Box On Way Setting Up A Fierce Battle With Google TV?

Apple has been treating Apple TV as a hobby since it failed to take off after launch. But that could all...
Dave Parrack
1 min read

Hulu CEO Jason Kilar Talks Hulu Plus – Not Replacing Cable But Ad-Free Version Possible

Hulu Plus has had a mostly positive reception from industry watchers so far. But Hulu CEO Jason Kilar doesn’t want the...
Dave Parrack
2 min read