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• TDG: A Third of PayTV Subscribers to Use ‘TV Everywhere’ Services by 2016

  To defend against the encroachment of over-the-top (OTT) broadband video services like Netflix and Hulu Plus, incumbent PayTV operators are launching so-called ‘TV Everywhere’ or ‘TVE’ services. These services allow residential PayTV subscribers to access many of the same channels they enjoy at home on their net-connected devices, wherever they may be.... Posted Jan 09 2012, 08:03 PM by The Diffusion Group with Filed under: Colin Dixon, OTT, Over-the-Top, Netflix, online video, Hulu, TV Everywhere, Multi-screen, Op-TVE

• Netflix Subscribers Crying Foul May Be Crying Wolf

  According to new research from TDG, 70% of Netflix dual-service subscribers — those that use both DVD-by-mail and streaming video — are disappointed with Netflix’s new pricing scheme. However, most are unlikely to cancel their subscription but reduce their subscription to a single service — that is, choose either DVD-by-mail or video streaming but not both. ... Posted Jul 24 2011, 09:17 PM by The Diffusion Group with Filed under: Michael Greeson, DVD, Netflix, streaming video, Connected Devices, on-demand

• TDG: Proclivity to Downgrade PayTV Services Increasing among Netflix Streamers

  NOTE: We've noticed this research being misquoted in some publications. If you are looking to better understand this release, please review: “Netflix to Kill PayTV Revenues” – Really? TDG: Proclivity to Downgrade PayTV Services Increasing... Posted Jun 09 2011, 03:21 AM by The Diffusion Group with Filed under: PayTV, Netflix

• TDG Releases New Report on Early Demand for ‘TV Everywhere’ Services

  July 14, 2010 (Frisco, TX) – A new report from TDG - the nation’s leading new media research consultancy - suggests that the era of multi-screen TV delivery is upon us, having rapidly evolved from a “hot topic” to a legitimate and essential market strategy. According to the new research, 60% of adult broadband users (about 95 million consumers) are enthusiastic about TVE services, while 34% (about 54 million) are willing to pay at least $5 extra per month to enjoy such access.... Posted Jul 14 2010, 01:48 AM by The Diffusion Group with Filed under: PayTV, report, Michael Greeson, Netflix, PayTV operators, TVEverywhere, Multi-screen, new research

• Sony PS3 Most “Connected” Game Console

  New research from The Diffusion Group (TDG) finds that one-third of U.S. broadband households now use a game console that is connected to the Internet. The data supports TDG’s long-standing prediction that games consoles are best positioned to become the first mainstream over-the-top (OTT) video delivery platform. ... Posted Apr 12 2010, 03:52 AM by The Diffusion Group with Filed under: Michael Greeson, OTT, game consoles, Over-the-Top, Nintendo, Netflix, Wii, Xbox, online video, TDG Primary Research

• Half of Netflix 'Watch Instantly' Users Are Streaming to the TV

  According to a newly published study from TDG – the nation’s leading new media research consultancy – two-thirds of Netflix users that subscribe to a home broadband service are now viewing the ‘Watch Instantly’ streaming video service. One-third of broadband-enabled Netflix subscribers view this streaming video exclusively only on their PCs, 8% view the content exclusively on their TVs, and 24% use both their PCs and TVs. ... Posted Feb 16 2010, 07:30 PM by The Diffusion Group with Filed under: Michael Greeson, OTT, Netflix, streaming video, 'Watch Instantly', CE platforms

• 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