understanding the role of telcos in driving the online video innovations
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Global Media & Entertainment Center 8
q The arrival of the “Internet of Things” (IoT) represents a transformative shift for the economy, similar to the introduction of the PC itself.
q Change of landscape for Telcos- Subscribers abandon the fixed-line voice subscriptions in favour of mobile phones
q “Content Everywhere”=Demand for greater content to seamlessly follow the viewer wherever he or she goes.
t rends that drive the future
q The viewing landscape has grown, it is beyond the living room- Social dynamics and synergistic experiences will drive more event-based viewing
q A demand for unique content will drive innovation beyond the traditional studio system q Bingeing will drive more innovation in
measurement and personalization.
A world where consumers are in control
“Tune into the TV”
Switch on your ‘box’
‘Play’ with Tablet/ Smartphone
Browse / search
Choose / A la carte
Interact / Play
NEW BEHAVIOURS/ SCREENS NEW VIEWER RELATIONSHIPS
Relationship with Distribution platform/ EPG
Relationship with channel brand
TRADITIONAL MODEL
Relationship with Phone / tablet app
Relationship with Search engine / portal
Relationship with Movie / on demand service
Relationship with Overlay interactive services
(for iPad)
THE NEW WORLD ORDER
Why Innovate?
The idea of content is changing. It’s no longer just about videos, social posts and websites.
It is a connected world-there are no boundaries anymore and the possibilities are endless
Television audience is shifting away from linear viewing
Advertisers are shifting their spend and investing now on online platforms
Online accessibility has connected vastly larger groups than ever before in history, thereby increasing innovation
The Opportunity
Innova&on has to come from crea&ng be2er, enabling technology-‐which will create be2er product experiences for customers.
Telcos need to spur enabling technology that will deliver broadband services faster and cheaper.
Create a digital eco-‐system by partnering with companies that create the required technologies, that keeps subscribers loyal.
Revolu&onize media consump&on through TV services such as, Hulu, NeGlix, Roku etc can then be delivered into homes
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What’s Next?
Telcos must completely redefine their relationship with their customers. They must prove that they can offer high-quality, state-of-the-art, and reliable communications services
Identify tools to measure engagement in an Omni platform, multiscreen environment
Provide more value through the pipe to prepare for a media consumption future
Telcos must define where they want to play in the future, moving from the traditional way of doing things to exploring the new digital options