Rob Gallagher

Research VP, Consumer @OmdiaHQ | Tech, Media, Telco | OTT Video, 5G, Gaming, FAANG | Analyst, Consultant, Strategist

[Rob Gallagher @robdgallagher]

Check out my latest article: "All your TV in one place." Really? https://t.co/xSmdesg2Si via @LinkedIn

[Inspired by Iceland @iceland]

Some said an open-world experience this immersive wasn’t possible. But it’s already here. And you don’t even need silly VR headsets.

Introducing, ✨Icelandverse✨
#icelandverse

[Rob Gallagher @robdgallagher]

First cord-cutting, now stack-shaving?

The average number of subscription and ad-funded services per US online video user has has fallen for the first time, as viewing cools down post peak-Covid-19.

Ad-funded online video services (aka #AVOD) saw the…https://t.co/4e9RUX7uh5

[Maria Rua Aguete @maria_aguete]

What #Amazon will be without #JeffBezos ? He looked so comfy in that sofa when we spoke last year :D

[Rob Gallagher @robdgallagher]

Omdia 2021 Trend to Watch #12: Central and Eastern Europe will become a new region of focus for OTT video players - Laura Corboeuf, Research Analyst, TV & Online Video:

"New online video service launches are expected across the region, in particular from…https://t.co/DeWIjqIu3U

[Rob Gallagher @robdgallagher]

Omdia 2021 Trend to Watch #11: Studio revenue could reap higher profit with a 2021 PVOD window - Sarah Henschel, Senior Analyst, TV & Online Video and @MediaTechMax, Research Analyst, TV & Online Video

For more on Omdia's 2021 Trends to Watch series:…https://t.co/HvMQLi2mor

[Rob Gallagher @robdgallagher]

Omdia 2021 Trend to Watch #10: Tencent will continue to shift toward esports-related business and cloud offerings - Chenyu Cui, Research Analyst, Games

'In line with the Chinese government’s announcement to support esports and "industrial internet,” espo…https://t.co/BskTtQuPrE

[Rob Gallagher @robdgallagher]

Despite it all, Christmas TV - or perhaps, Christmas in general - wouldn't be complete for me without this.

#christmas #xmas #xmas2020 #radiotimes https://t.co/ikL7XWB35c

[Rob Gallagher @robdgallagher]

Omdia 2021 Trend to Watch #8: “Tech taxes” will help level the playing field for domestic TV and video services - @adamthomas1, Senior Principal Analyst, TV, Video and Advertising

"Using Netflix as an example, if the tax was successfully applied, some $0…https://t.co/UHpmE5rwtt

[Louise @adloquia]

I'm going to be talking about #mobilegames and #COVID19 at #PGCDigital @PGConnects

Catch me on June 8th at 12pm BST in the Global Trends Track! ＼(^-^)／

[Rob Gallagher @robdgallagher]

Just stumbled on this classic. Wonder if the game's available somewhere...

[Rob Gallagher @robdgallagher]

OTT video subscribers: easy come, easy go? Join my colleague Tony Gunnarsson to learn about the findings of an in-depth study Omdia conducted about churn and seasonality for Salesforce #streamingmedia #videostreaming #ott #subscribers #churn #omdia https://t.co/5og3G8YHNI

[Rob Gallagher @robdgallagher]

Check out my latest article: How to spend it: Tech giant edition https://t.co/gfO1H5nWQ2 via @LinkedIn

[Rob Gallagher @robdgallagher]

Wow!

[George Jijiashvili @GioKinto]

Devil May Cry 5 ⬅️ Microsoft xCloud ⬅️ LG TV ⬅️ Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (DeX mode) ⬅️ Sony PS4 controller | Can't believe how well this worked! 😆 #xcloud #cloudgaming

[Maria Rua Aguete @maria_aguete]

Discover the economic impact of #5G with #5GWorld's latest infographic, which has been published in The Times! Access the full report here → https://t.co/IwEybWt0Sf
#5GBringNewValue #MWC2020

[Paul Erickson @PaulEricksonAV]

At @Samsung 's First Look at @CES event - the debut the first and hopefully not the last example in the industry of a consumer friendly approach to #Alexa vs #GoogleAssistant - multiple voice assistant support in a smart TV. @CTATech @IHSMarkitTech @InformaTechHQ #CES #CES2020

[Rob Gallagher @robdgallagher]

As highlighted a year ago, this would be the smartest way for Netflix to get into advertising, once its core subscription model begins to run out of steam: #streamingmedia #ottvideo #netflix #advertising https://t.co/Gq64I3M7C6

[Rob Gallagher @robdgallagher]

Cloud-gaming fans like to talk up the "Netflix-isation" of games, but could advertising be key to unlocking the concept's potential? https://t.co/jFKY4Fxte8

[Rob Gallagher @robdgallagher]

How will 5G impact media & entertainment? Here's a few key takeaways from workshops we ran for clients in Japan and South Korea:

• Consumers will take to 5G faster than any other "G", with reaching 1 billion connections in 4.5 years - compared to 4G in…https://t.co/0vB9o2M3ma

[Rob Gallagher @robdgallagher]

The future of OTT video will be direct-to-consumer. But it will also be bundled with mobile and home broadband - and good old pay TV. Ovum's latest data shows partnership between OTT providers are deepening with more billing and settop box integrations. #…https://t.co/DODWFi9YB1