One estimate suggests that if the networks lose that fight again, and continue to be paid only on the basis of live viewing, lost revenue could be as much as $600 million next year compared with an estimated $300 million in 2006.
In a move that could help cable operators pay the freight of "free" video-on-demand content, Nielsen Media Research said it will launch a new VOD measurement service on Dec. 11, 2006. Nielsen said it will offer the new service by leveraging the same Natio
19 Mio DVRs wurden 2005 verkauft 60% mehr als die 11.9 Mios 2004. 12.3 Mio US Haushalte haben einen DVR. Top Marken TiVo, EchoStar, und Time Warner Cable. 86% der Benutzer sind sehr zufriende. $6.6 Mrd Markt in 2005, 82% davon Japan und USA.