Penthera in the press

Video Nuze
Time is Right for AVOD Downloading

Over the years a variety of SVOD providers have enabled downloading. But AVOD providers have been on the sidelines as fans of their programming look to SVOD sources to satisfy their offline viewing habits. Penthera is addressing these ad downloading issues by using a similar approach it has with video downloading.

June 27th, 2019

Cynopsis
6 Reasons AVOD Providers Can’t Afford to Ignore Download

Mobile video download has become a feature that users rely on to solve some of their most persistent viewing issues. The ubiquity of mobile video download is still primarily limited to subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) services, like Netflix, Showtime, Amazon Prime, and others. But now, download for AVOD technology has entered the market, and AVOD providers should take advantage.

June 25th, 2019

Marketing Land
‍In OTT video, features are as important as content

Marketers must understand the benefits of collaboration with product teams to promote UX and other aspects of their business users care about. The direct-to-consumer nature of OTT video means that marketing departments at these services should be thinking beyond content.

June 19th, 2019

Broadcasting Cable
‍Apple Seeks to Bundle OTT Providers, Will the Networks Cede Their Customer Connections?

Apple may serve as a distributor for many of these OTT services, possibly leading viewers to reorient and interact with their subscriptions through Apple TV, rather than the providers' owned-and-operated apps.

June 17th, 2019

Video Nuze
‍Mobile Video: Understanding the On-the-Go Viewer [VIDEO]

Advertising in mobile video is an important revenue stream for many content providers, so understanding how to optimize the viewer experience is essential. At the 9th annual Video Advertising Summit on May 29th, mobile video advertising was the subject of a panel including Dan Hurwitz Chief Revenue Officer of Penthera.

June 13th, 2019

Streaming Media
Penthera Creates Dynamic Ad Solution for Downloaded Video

Downloaded movies and TV shows won't be ad-free for much longer, if a new offering from Penthera catches on. The mobile video software company recently released Download2Go for AVOD, which allows ad-supported streaming services to insert ads into downloaded content.

June 6th, 2019

nScreenMedia
New download solution for AVOD services

Penthera has just announced a new solution that lets ad-supported video service providers support one of the most popular SVOD features: video downloads.  In this interview, the company’s CRO explains how the solution works.

May 30th, 2019

Forbes
Making Downloadable Advertising Work

As the amount of ad supported OTT grows, the market for ad-supported downloading is growing along with it. Many of them have previously been held up by the inability to run any sort of advertising on downloaded programs, a new solution from Penthera, a software firm that specializes in download and OTT viewing solutions, appears to have solved that crucial problem.

May 30th, 2019

Marketing Land
5G won’t solve ad-supported video’s playback issues

If ads are destined to upset target audiences through buffering, slow load times or poor quality, then advertisers aren’t getting their money’s worth.

May 15th, 2019

Cynopsis Media
Keys to OTT Success

As OTT service evolves, keeping consumers happy means ensuring the best viewer experience possible. Daniel Hurwitz, Chief Revenue Officer, Penthera, shares his insights on the features that add value and inspire loyalty.

May 3rd, 2019

TV Technology
Mobile Video Must Rise To Cable’s Playback Standard

Mobile video is still talked about as a “new” technology, which means it gets graded on a curve. Mobile video buffering used to be really bad, so now that it’s OK, everyone seems to accept that as a victory. But viewers themselves aren’t going to stand for minor improvements.

May 2nd, 2019

Marketing Land
In the battle for mobile engagement, branded apps hold untapped value

To effectively market in a mobile world, brands need to think of their apps as mobile video mailboxes. Consumers spend an overwhelming majority of their mobile internet time within apps. Recognizing this trend, the world’s biggest brands have developed apps as tools for providing services.

April 12th, 2019

Variety
5 Things Hollywood Needs to Know About 5G

Compared with today’s 4G, the next-gen 5G standard promises faster speeds of at least 20-fold, instant response times, vastly improved network efficiencies and longer device battery life, among other benefits. Following the first commercial 5G launches in the U.S.

April 10th, 2019

Advanced Television
Research: Mobile streaming frustrations growing

As more and more OTT viewers cut the cord, they demand on-the-go options but are less tolerant of technological and experiential shortcomings than they were even a year ago, according to the study.

March 20th, 2019

Streaming Media
Mobile Video Frustrations Are on the Rise: 88% Report Issues

Mobile video streamers are more frustrated than ever. It's not that quality is getting worse, but that expectation are rising. Viewers have high expectations for video, even on mobile devices.

March 19th, 2019

MarketingLand
Video on demand’s future requires an ad model built around the experience

In a crowded marketplace, the best VOD ad experience is the one that makes the most impact with the least intrusion.

February 28th, 2019

Streaming Video Alliance
Video Delivery Trends

Despite its growing popularity, streaming video is a relatively young technology, especially when compared to traditional broadcast television.

February 28th, 2019

Forbes
Why Downloading May Be A Big Part Of The Coming Streaming Wars

With the OTT "Flixcopalypse" about to happen, making content downloadable is an easy way for new services to make subscribers happy.

February 21st, 2019

Light Reading
How Sports TV Viewership Is Changing

The way we watch TV shows and movies has been forever transformed by mobile devices and the video-on-demand industry. But another surprising consequence of these developments is that the way people consume sports content is also dramatically shifting.

February 11th, 2019

PhocusWire
How airlines can sweat existing assets to capture in-flight eyeballs

Apps have become a ubiquitous part of travel, helping consumers manage their itineraries, make reservations, and even check in to board a flight.

February 11th, 2019

eMarketer
Podcast | Understanding Mobile Video Viewers

In the latest episode of "Behind the Numbers," we're talking about consumers' mobile video viewing habits and preferences.

February 7th, 2019

SalesTechStar
SalesTech Interview With Daniel Hurwitz, Chief Revenue Officer At Penthera

Dan Hurwitz discusses how CBS, AMC, Showtime, Starz, and other OTT players are innovating to power their streaming and download experiences.

February 7th, 2019

Clickz
Does Netflix's "Bandersnatch" foreshadow the future of video content?

Black Mirror's "Bandersnatch" episode provides viewers with a unique experience and Netflix with a ton of data. Will more interactive content follow soon?

January 9th, 2019

Martech Adviser
In a Mobile World, Ad-supported Video Must Innovate to Survive

Like all mobile video, ad-supported video faces the challenge of availability. Buffering, poor WiFi signal and other playback issues can cost providers eyeballs and the corresponding ad revenue, making offline playback options more important than ever, says, Dan Taitz, President, Penthera.

December 12, 2018

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