Analysis

The downward trajectory of the U.S. multichannel segment continued in the fourth quarter of 2015, according to a recent report from SNL Kagan, despite a resurgence in cable subscriptions and solid direct-broadcast satellite (DBS) results. SNL Kagan estimates the combined cable, DBS and telecommunications (telco) sectors lost more than 1 million video customers in 2015.

According to Adobe Digital Index's latest Digital Video Benchmark report, the number of TV Everywhere users increased 22 percent in Q4 2015, particularly due to special programming such as the fall TV premieres and sports-related content. Authenticated video viewing continued to steadily grow throughout 2015, with most months showing increases in video viewing over the previous month.

The six leading pay-TV services in the U.S. gained 125,000 subscribers overall in the last quarter of 2015, but collectively shed 781,000 subs over the year, according to informitv's Multiscreen Index. While four of the five leading services lost television subscribers over the year, only two reported subscriber losses in the last quarter of 2015.

New consumer research from Leichtman Research Group (LRG) has found that 81 percent of U.S. households have a DVR, get Netflix or use VOD from a cable or telco provider. LRG reports that 30 percent of households are using two of the services, and 13 percent are using all three.

NEW YORK: Nielsen's latest Local Watch Report shows that live TV remains the primary medium to consume video in the U.S.

LOS ANGELES: Lifetime in the U.S. has picked up the MarVista Entertainment thriller Caught, set to air tomorrow. The TV movie will air on the network on November 7 at 8 p.m. Produced by Covert Productions, the title follows a high school girl who is kidnapped by the wife of ...

This article originally appeared in the NATPE 2015 issue of World Screen. A number of Europe’s biggest content companies are aggressively expanding their businesses in the U.S. The urge to “Go West” remains a powerful one, judging by the steady flow of European media companies crossing the Atlantic to set ...

International buyers will be heading off to the Hollywood studios in the coming days to screen the new series picked up by the broadcast networks. For a full recap of what’s coming to screens this fall, visit World Screen’s 2014-2015 Fall Season Grid, featuring schedules for ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX ...

LOS ANGELES: The Remakes Market is set to feature 120 properties for potential international adaptation, with more than 140 buyers signed up to take part in the event, organized by Basic Lead. The networking event, which connects international sellers and North American buyers, will take place November 14 to 16 ...

ATLANTA: Actress and comedian Janeane Garofalo has joined the cast of the live-action comedy Delocated, which is currently in production for its third season on Adult Swim. The half-hour comedy, which airs Sundays at 9 p.m., will launch in its third season in early 2012. Garofalo will play Susan Shapiro, ...