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• Early Over-the-Top Market Will Be Driven By Supplementers, Not "Cord Cutters"

  According to new research from The Diffusion Group, the nation’s leading research advisory for the broadband video ecosystem, demand for Over-the-Top (OTT) broadband video services is more heterogeneous than widely believed and comprised of distinct consumer segments driven by very different needs. ... Posted Jul 16 2009, 07:15 PM by The Diffusion Group with | with no comments Filed under: Broadband Media, PayTV, Michael Greeson, OTT, Over-the-Top, PayTV operators, Cord Cutters

• TDG Releases New White Paper on the Threats and Opportunities of Online Video for PayTV Operators

  According to a new white paper from The Diffusion Group, the nation’s leading research advisory for the broadband media ecosystem, PayTV operators such as cable and satellite companies must work aggressively to both protect against emerging Over-the-Top TV providers and leverage their extensive content relationships and entertainment-oriented brands to establish a strong online presence...and soon.... Posted May 19 2009, 04:47 PM by The Diffusion Group with Filed under: Broadband Media, Market dBrief, web-based video, set-top box, OTT, Platforms, Over-the-Top, Netflix, cable operators, online video, PayTV operators

• Widgets to Spark Tipping Point for Web-Enabled TV

  The Diffusion Group, the nation's leading research advisory for the broadband video ecosystem, today released new data suggesting that consumer demand for widget-enabled TV and video systems will be far greater than most industry experts predict. As well, TDG argues that the range of widget-based applications in demand will quickly eclipse the basic "information push" apps to be featured on new widget-enabled TVs and video platforms.... Posted Mar 15 2009, 08:29 PM by The Diffusion Group with | with 3 comment(s) Filed under: Broadband Media, Apple, widgets

• Consumers Warming to the Concept of Integrated Three-Screen Video Services

  Recent spikes in both online and mobile video consumption – driven primarily by hardware and software innovations which make “anywhere, anytime” video viewing possible and practical – have created an opportunity for service providers to offer an integrated three-screen video service. Though hesitant to speak publicly, most U.S. operators are no doubt eyeing this opportunity – especially those with expansive facilities who can act from a position of power.... Posted Feb 02 2009, 12:30 AM by Michael Greeson with | with no comments Filed under: Broadband Media, place shifting, time-shifting, three-screen

• TDG Announces New White Paper on Blockbuster/Movielink Deal

  TDG Announces New White Paper on Blockbuster/Movielink Deal Proceeds to Benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital August 28, 2007 (Dallas, Texas) - The Diffusion Group, the nation's leading new media research consultancy, has announced the... Posted Aug 26 2007, 09:21 AM by The Diffusion Group with Filed under: Broadband Media, Online Movie Download, Blockbuster, Movielink

• Dominance of Brick-and-Mortar Video Rental Stores

  Dominance of Brick-and-Mortar Video Rental Stores Continues to Give Way to Emerging Services July 24, 2007 (Dallas, Texas) - According to new research from The Diffusion Group, the dominance of local video rental stores continues to give way to alterative... Posted Jul 24 2007, 12:23 AM by The Diffusion Group with Filed under: Broadband Media, Online Movie Download, report, Michael Greeson

• AppleTV to Enjoy Modest Sales but Spur Online Movie Downloads

  AppleTV to Enjoy Modest Sales but Spur Online Movie Downloads Apple's New Living Room Strategy to Generate Early Sales among Enthusiasts, Sales to Grow Slowly as Consumers Adapt to Online Movie Downloads April 24, 2007 (Dallas, Texas) - The combination... Posted Apr 23 2007, 09:00 AM by The Diffusion Group with Filed under: Broadband Media, Online Movie Download, AppleTV, report