IPTV business models: Content is still king

Table of Contents

Entertainment industry economics: Movie and TV financing

The significance of release windows

Vertical integration of U.S. media conglomerates

The impact of regulation in the U.S.

• Franchise agreement
• Open Video System status

Content licensing & aggregation

IPTV service differentiation

• Content differentiation
• Differentiating service features and functionalities
• Interactive program guide & interactive advertising
• Integrated communications features
• Multiple subscription, rent, or buy options

The competitive landscape

• The cable industry
• DBS
• Service pricing

Service launch strategies