Streaming Media Europe Blog

Is BBC’s Project Canvas Doomed?

Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:19:55 +0000

It’s looking increasingly as if the BBC’s broadband-to-TV Project Canvas might never actually see the light of day. Analysts are speculating that the initiative is dead, and Freeview and Freesat both adding the BBC iPlayer, we wonder if Project Canvas might be moot. For more on this story, see Adrian Pennington’s article on StreamingMediaGlobal.com

Disney: One Studio, Many Screens

Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:57:46 +0000

A video interview with Disney Online's Myles MacBean about the company's "Anytime, Anywhere" strategy for reaching multiple screens

Streaming Media Europe Keynote Sneak Previews

Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:07:25 +0000

Dr. William Cooper of informitv and Nicholas Wheeler of ITN On address the state of the industry in exclusive video interviews.

Disney, ITN On Keynotes Highlight 2009 Streaming Media Europe Programme

Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:37:07 +0000

Programme will feature keynotes from Myles MacBean, VP & General Manager, Disney Online EMEA; Nicholas Wheeler, Managing Director, ITN On; Dr. William Cooper, CEO, informitv; and Guy Phillipson, CEO of the Internet Advertising Bureau UK. Watch this blog in coming weeks for video interviews with our keynotes.

Arqiva Buys Kangaroo Assets; Will Launch VOD

Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:25:26 +0000

Canadian-based Arqiva, which is the UK's largest broadcast transmission provider, has purchased the technology assets behind Kangaroo.

A Sneak Peek At Silverlight 3

Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:42:19 +0000

A look at the top new features in Silverlight 3, which launches tomorrow.

Vote Today In The Streaming Media European Readers’ Choice Awards

Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:01:42 +0000

Voting opens today for the inaugural Streaming Media European Readers' Choice Awards, the only awards program in the online media industry that lets end users have their say about which products and services are their favourites.

Follow the Open Video Conference Live

Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:52:46 +0000

The first Open Video Conference is going on now and through the weekend in New York, and it's streaming live.

Western Europe Still Largest Broadband Market; IPTV Grows in Eastern Europe

Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:00:39 +0000

IPTV growth in Eastern Europe is down to significant pushes in Poland, Czech Republic, Slovenia, and Russia. Clearly, while OTT video is giving IPTV a run for its money, its still a very competitive space.

German Public Broadcasters Cave To Pressure From Commercial Media

Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:23:53 +0000

German public broadcaster ZDF will drastically reduce online programming because commercial television channels and newspapers are accusing them of unfair competition.