Final Analysis

Safety from the storm

Kate Bulkley

“Cable’s recurring revenues means that debt is easier to finance…which means cable can more easily afford to continue to invest in network upgrades.” When  the… Read more

The barbarian invasions

“Hostilities have begun, but much of the cable industry seems to be in denial – and some see it as merely a light skirmish, one… Read more

Keep taking the tablets

“In the last 12 months, the definition of the term ‘convergence’ has undergone a significant change and the group of people writing that new definition… Read more

Nets get together

“Some major TV companies have found another piece of broadcasting turf where they are putting aside their differences and linking arms in support of each… Read more

BT and Sky play the field

“It is clear that Sky’s moves have upped the pressure on BT Vision to make its new sports bundle work. Thank goodness then that it… Read more

New ways to socialise

“The opportunity for broadcasters is to figure out how to integrate this social ‘stuff’ into their broadcasts and onto other platforms without losing control of… Read more

Cable lights up exit sign

“No-one else wanted to fund the business through its consolidation phase. But now the markets – both credit and equity – are easing and opportunities… Read more

A bite of the Apple

“The balance of power is shifting, nurtured by social networking sites and the immediacy of Twitter and instant messaging. In this world, media that is… Read more

Taking the high road

“For those of us who wondered if clearer, more detailed TV pictures would be enough to convince more than the geeks among us to upgrade… Read more

iPhone effect hits pay-TV

“People familiar with the internet and devices including the iPod and the iPhone want their TVs to work the same way. That means intuitive recommendation… Read more