Penthera in the press

Videonuze
The Big Lie of Streaming Mobile Video

"Download enables users to watch online or offline, making it the missing ingredient to increasing viewer engagement—because in order to engage, the first thing you have to be is available."

September 18, 2018

IBC.org
Interview: Joshua Pressnell, Penthera

"Mobile video viewing has increased from a fringe activity to a required feature, says Penthera Chief Technology Officer Joshua Pressnell..."

August 2, 2018

Light Reading
‍Get Ready for Streaming Video Downloads

"As it becomes clear that the shortcomings of video streaming aren't going away any time soon, providers are flocking to incorporate download into their mobile offerings. So OTT companies have a new question on their hands: With download options as the new normal, how can they go above and beyond to optimize the mobile video experience for their viewers? I predict that the next popular feature will be subscriptions..."

July 16, 2018

Forbes
‍Downloading TV Shows Finally Comes Of Age (With Ads)

"As someone who travels frequently, the main downside to the shift in VOD TV several years ago from an iTunes-style rental model to a Netflix-style streaming one was that I no longer had the ability to download many of the shows I wanted to watch..."

May 11, 2018

TV Rev
‍‍The Downloading Renaissance

"When Apple’s iTunes Store kicked off the streaming revolution back in 2005, it was by offering downloadable copies of popular TV shows.13 years later, downloading is staging a comeback as networks and viewers realize that there are still major benefits to being able to watch a show without having to rely on the availability of a wifi signal or 4G mobile..."

May 23, 2018

eMarketer
‍‍Buffering Is the Streaming Snafu that Won't Go Away

"There are few things more frustrating for cord-cutters than getting home from a long day’s work and queuing up their favorite show online as they kick back on the couch, only to realize they can’t watch in peace and harmony because the video won’t load correctly..."

Mar 29, 2018

nScreenMedia
‍‍Half of Mobile Video Viewers Want Ability to Download

"With more than half of U.S. adults watching video on a smartphone, the smallest screen has become one of the biggest targets for video services. Unfortunately, the experience is anything but perfect. New data from Penthera shows the ability download video is a popular cure for the temperamental mobile streaming experience..."

Feb 22,2018

Finsmes
‍‍Penthera Partners Completes $6M Equity Financing

"Penthera Partners, a New York-based creator of download-to-go (D2Go) software, received $6m in funding.The round was led by Liberty Global Ventures, the venture investment arm of Liberty Global International, an international cable company and a Penthera customer..."

Oct 10, 2017

Video Nuze
‍‍Penthera Raises $6 Million to Power Video Downloads

"Penthera, which makes software to power video downloading to mobile devices, has raised $6 million from Liberty Global Ventures, the venture investment arm of Liberty Global International, which is the biggest international cable company and chaired by John Malone. Liberty Global is also a Penthera customer..."

Oct 11, 2017

CED Magazine
‍What Do Consumers Think About Download-to-Go Options?

"In the ever-expanding world of instant entertainment gratification, a growing number of people want access to their TV shows and movies on mobile devices even when they don’t have solid internet access. They could be on a plane or a train with limited or no WiFi, or maybe they’re on vacation in an area that has poor coverage. Among the companies that have stepped up to offer customers the ability to download content to their devices rather than only stream are Comcast and Netflix, and according to a new study, it would behoove more providers to pay increased attention to this option..."

May 24, 2017