Video views in Q2 increased by 40% and connected TVs grew by 160% as consumption of news and entertainment content nearly doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic
MUMBAI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Brightcove Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOV), the world�s leading video technology platform, today published the Brightcove Q2 2020 Global Video Index Entertainment and Media Edition, which found that OTT streaming of entertainment content continued to dominate, even as governments began loosening stay-at-home restrictions. The data suggests that consumers media consumption habits may be permanently shifting away from linear TV, cementing streaming as the go-to choice for entertainment viewing.
Brightcoves Q2 2020 Global Video Index analyzes hundreds of billions of recent data points from Brightcoves customers globally to provide insights into how viewers are watching video content. The Q2 data shows that consumption of news and entertainment content nearly doubled (40%) from Q1 (23%) a significant finding considering Q2 typically sees slower growth in video viewing compared to Q1. Looking at the first half of 2020 compared to 2019, the number of views overall is up more than 30%.
Video viewing in India is primarily on smartphone devices, and well continue to see mobile consumption grow as the result of a growing middle class, a surge in premium video and sports OTT, affordable content, and more, said Jim ONeill, Principal Analyst and Author of Brightcoves Global Video Index. Pairing the steady increase of mobile consumption with the rise of established streaming services like Netflix, Amazon and Disney, well continue to see rapid streaming consumption growth on connected and mobile devices across India during the pandemic and beyond.
Where consumers choose to view their content is also shifting. Connected TVs (CTVs) saw the most growth in Q2 (160% year-over-year), indicating a resurgence in larger screens as the viewing medium of choice for entertainment.
Other notable findings from the Q2 2020 Brightcove Global Video Index that are specific to India include:
2020 has become videos evolutionary moment, and streaming entertainment video content is one area where we will continue to see growth, said Jeff Ray, Brightcove CEO. The crisis has impacted people at an emotional and financial level, making the need for human connection through video content more crucial than ever. Were seeing this play out with the rise of streaming services subscriptions, indicating that the future of entertainment consumption lies in connected and mobile devices linear television could soon be of the past.
To download the complete Brightcove Q2 2020 Global Video Index Entertainment and Media Edition inclusive of all data, visit: https://www.brightcove.com/en/video-index
To learn more about this quarters findings, tune into an exclusive webinar with Jim ONeill on September 15th. To register, visit: https://get.brightcove.com/global-video-index-2020-q2/
About the Global Video Index
Brightcoves Global Video Index assesses more than 400 billion anonymized data points from Brightcoves thousands of customers each quarter, drawing industry insights that can help guide strategic and tactical decisions for businesses of all sizes.
About Brightcove Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOV)
We are the people behind the worlds leading video technology platform. With our award-winning technology and services, we help organizations in more than 70 countries meet business challenges and create strategic opportunities by inspiring, entertaining, and engaging their audiences through video.
Since Brightcove was established in 2004, we have consistently pushed boundaries to create a platform for people who are serious about video: one that is robust, scalable, and intuitive. Benefiting from a global infrastructure, unrivalled customer support, an extensive partner ecosystem, and relentless investment in R&D, Brightcove video sets the standard for professional grade video management, distribution, and monetization. To learn more, visit www.brightcove.com.
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