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NAGRA and MTM Launch Pay-TV Innovation Forum at Connected TV World Summit, Exploring Growth Opportunities for Pay-TV Service Providers Through to 2020

  • Companies debut international programme focused on exploring next-generation business models and innovation opportunities for pay-TV service providers in a fast-changing media market


CHESEAUX, Switzerland and LONDON, UK – March 15, 2016 – What are the main drivers and barriers of innovation across the pay-TV market? What strategies, products and services will drive the next phase of growth for pay-TV service providers? What will be the profile of a successful pay-TV service provider in 2020 in terms of product portfolio, strategy, market positioning and business and operating model?

NAGRA, a Kudelski Group (SIX:KUD.S) company, the world's leading independent provider of content protection and multiscreen television solutions, in collaboration with MTM, a leading international research and strategy consultancy, will announce the launch of the new Pay-TV Innovation Forum at the Connected TV World Summit on Wednesday, March 16 at 9.00 a.m., as part of the conference’s opening session.

The launch presentation will introduce the new initiative and present initial research findings about the state of pay-TV innovation.

“We are excited to launch the Pay-TV Innovation Forum initiative at the Connected TV World Summit and address the challenges and concerns pay-TV service providers face in today’s multiscreen, OTT, big data and connected environment,” said Simon Trudelle, Senior Director of Product Marketing for NAGRA. “Through a combination of global research and discussions with pay-TV executives, we establish a platform to regularly and hands-on share new trends, insights and strategies service providers can leverage to stay ahead of the curve.”

“This is an ambitious global programme that will explore the nature and scale of the new opportunities opening up for pay-TV service providers internationally, investigating key success factors, developing compelling case studies and creating market-wide projections,” said Jon Watts, Managing Partner, MTM. “We look forward to working with NAGRA to support service providers, as they look to bring high quality new services to market, differentiating themselves in highly competitive markets.”

As a follow-up to the presentation, senior executives from across the industry will meet on Day Two of the Connected TV World Summit to discuss and explore the next-generation of commercial opportunities for pay-TV operators in a world of multiscreen viewing, OTT delivery, advanced advertising, big data, connectivity and the Internet of Things. This inaugural, invitation-only seminar will be the first in a series of Pay-TV Innovation Forum sessions, with future events to be held in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas over the next few months.

For more information, please visit https://dtv.nagra.com/paytvif.

About NAGRA
NAGRA, a digital TV division of the Kudelski Group (SIX:KUD.S), provides security and multiscreen user experience solutions for the monetization of digital media. The company offers content providers and DTV operators worldwide secure, open, integrated platforms and applications over broadcast, broadband and mobile platforms, enabling compelling and personalized viewing experiences. Please visit dtv.nagra.com for more information and follow us on Twitter at @nagrakudelski.

About MTM
MTM is a leading international research and strategy consultancy, focused on the media, technology, communications and advertising industries. MTM helps companies understand and respond to digitally-driven change, providing award-winning consumer research and industry analysis, strategic advice and support for organizational change. For more information, please visit www.mtmlondon.com or email [email protected].


Contacts:
Ivan Schnider
Marketing Communications, NAGRA
+41 21 732 09 40
[email protected]

Christine Oury
Marketing Communications, NAGRA
+1 415 962 5433
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