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CandW discuss Facebook Q2 results, video strategy

Facebook had a stellar Q2, and made it clear that the future revenue driver for the company would be video. We discuss the results, compare the strategy to competitor Twitter, and look at how the company will drive more video ad revenue. 

nScreenNoise - VR camera delivers live direct to devices

While other VR cameras require separate stitching and encoding hardware, Reality Lab Networks new VR camera comes with it built in. Halsey Minor, the company's CEO, promises you'll be up and streaming live VR in 15 minutes or less!

CandW discuss what went wrong with Netflix' Q2

While still showing growth, Netflix' Q2 results were far below expectations. What went wrong, and what does it mean for the future of the company?

nScreenNoise – Facebook the complete video provider platform?

Facebook is arguably the most important video site online. For some, Facebook video could be the only distribution platform they will ever need. But is it wise to put your online video business in Facebook's hands?

CandW discuss how premium free-to-air TV migrates online

The big 4 free-to-air broadcasters each had announcements about online ventures this week. One thing is clear from each: their best content won't be available for free online.

CandW discuss Netflix on Comcast X1, SVOD usage data

Netflix on Comcast X1 STBs looks to be a big win all round, but is it? New SVOD data from IBM illustrates why Comcast had to do the deal, but also demonstrates some of the threats.

nScreenNoise – Optimizing the local broadcast in real-time

Local TV broadcasters are data poor and can’t leverage newer technologies to improve experience and boost revenue. A new solution aims to fix that.

nScreenNoise – Bad OTT data = bad TV content decisions

TV content providers are making bad decisions on which shows to cancel and which to keep. If they had better OTT data, they would make better decisions and more money!

CandW discuss falling TV, rising SVOD, OTT quality

SVOD usage is really beginning to impact the television business. Penetration of the services are the same as the DVR, they’re driving big declines in TV viewing, but many of them still have quality challenges. 

CandW discuss Facebook $50M investment in live creators

Facebook is putting up $50M to get quality live video on the site. It hopes to buy a year while it figures out the business model, but it won't be nearly enough money.