Mark Blair's Posts

It’s official! Netflix has switched on their service in Australia and New Zealand last week, a notable first move for the company’s entry into the Asia Pacific region.

2015 is shaping up to be a huge year for online video, and we’re thrilled that we can play a part in helping local media companies stream video seamlessly across any device. Screen Australia just released an analysis of some recent Nielsen data that shows just how much Aussies are watching online video.

In our earlier post this week, we talked about the emergence of OTT in the Thai market, recapping the finer points of our fireside chat with PrimeTime at CASBAA. In addition, I was happy to be invited on "The Money Shot" panel, to talk about the hottest topic at this year's event - the monetisation of OTT.

We are only a few weeks into 2015 but the video streaming wars have already begun with earnest in Australia.

Platforms, platforms, and more platforms. Watch Kristine Howard, TV Development Director of Australia’s Mi9, as she states how vital it is that content is available on every platform. From Chromecast to HbbTV, it seems like there is a new device popping up almost every day that broadcasters need to cater to.

The devices that consumers are using to access information and entertainment content has evolved significantly over recent years.

On 19 November, at the first ever ad:tech New Zealand event, Brightcove’s Senior Vice President and General Manager of Media, Anil Jain, sat down with TVNZ CEO Kevin Kenrick for a fireside chat about how the industry has changed over the past couple of years and expectations for the near future. The chat reinforced the notion that major medi...