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• Thoughts on Netflix’s Expanding OTT Streaming Video Service, Part 2

  October 8, 2008 In the first part of this opinion piece, we discussed the impact of Netflix’s Over-the-Top (OTT) streaming movie service would have on Blockbuster. This current essay discusses the impact that the Netflix OTT movie service will ultimately... Posted Oct 08 2008, 03:06 PM by Colin Dixon with Filed under: video, OTT, set-top box, platforms, Over-The-Top, Time Warner Cable, Colin Dixon, video delivery, set-top boxes, Michael Greeson, Amazon, Broadband Video, Netflix, Roku, video streaming, Streaming Media

• Thoughts on Netflix's Expanding OTT Streaming Video Service, Part 1

  October 3, 2008 Since first extending its streaming video service to the TV in May 2008, Netflix has been busy building a very compelling offering. Quickly ramping up a direct-to-TV movie streaming service doesn’t just give Netflix a key competitive... Posted Oct 03 2008, 01:37 AM by Colin Dixon with Filed under: video, OTT, set-top box, Internet video, new media, Over-The-Top, movie rentals, digital media, Colin Dixon, set-top boxes, Michael Greeson, online movie downloads, Blockbuster, Broadband Video, Roku, video streaming

• Yes, PayTV Operators, Be Afraid - Be Very, Very Afraid!

  May 22, 2008 Four or five years ago, I attended a CTAM panel discussion on the digital transition featuring, among others, the SVP of technology for Comcast. During Q&A, I asked this gentleman what he and his company would do... More Posted May 22 2008, 06:45 PM by Colin Dixon with Filed under: set-top box, pay TV, interactive media, digital media, Colin Dixon, content, MSOs, Comcast

• BBC's iPlayer a Model for U.S. Networks?

  April 4, 2008 There's a lot of angst in Hollywood at the moment over broadband video. With video advertising models online in their infancy, the content providers are rightfully concerned about cannibalizing their linear channel ad revenue for unproven... Posted Apr 04 2008, 03:52 PM by Colin Dixon with Filed under: video, set-top box, Internet video, platforms, interactive media, Over-The-Top, next-generation video, Colin Dixon

• Disney & Macrovision Could Help Get the Guide on the Map

  December 11, 2007 As those of you who have read my writings or heard me speak will attest, I have long maligned the PayTV industry for their failure to provide useful EPGs on their set-top boxes. More Posted Dec 11 2007, 03:59 PM by Colin Dixon with Filed under: set-top box, Internet video, pay TV, program guides, EPGs, interactive media, Over-The-Top, next-generation video, Colin Dixon

• IBC-2: Of Guides, Graphics, and Quality

  September 14, 2007 Amsterdam was the focus of the European media technology world this weekend with vendors, operators, and content providers crowding the 12 halls of exhibitors at IBC 2007. This distinctly European show is one of my favorites since I... Posted Sep 14 2007, 04:49 PM by Colin Dixon with Filed under: set-top box, EPGs, IPTV, Colin Dixon, IBC, Broadband TV, User Generated Content, UGC