...the ability to access the full HTML Internet, Over-The-Top (OTT) video services, apps and TV Everywhere from mobile devices has reduced the incentive for consumers to pay for dedicated carrier-based mobile video services. With an eye on preventing an exodus to device-agnostic OTT services such as Netflix and Hulu Plus, multichannel operators have rolled out TV Everywhere apps, but these have so far been met with a lukewarm consumer response.

For now, OTT apps are resonating more with consumers than are TV Everywhere apps from multichannel operators. According to Company research, free video iPad apps from major content owners including Disney, Viacom and Time Warner are doing great; however, paid video apps are not doing as well. This is shifting emphasis towards video app advertising to generate revenue.

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Overall, however, many content owners are starting to view mobile as a necessary churn reduction tool to complement existing multichannel subscription services, and less as an opportunity to generate new revenue. A number of tracked companies for this report were acquired or shuttered in 2011—the shakeout is healthy and reflects internal problems at these businesses rather than softness in demand for mobile video services. In 2011, companies that focused on providing the technologies that enable mobile video delivery once again reported the strongest revenue growth. Other notable highlights from the report include:

• Can HBO go it alone with HBO GO?
• Our database of the top 18 Second Screen/Social TV apps including GetGlue, IntoNow and Viggle
• What are the most popular video apps on iPhone and iPad available from major content owners?
• MetroPCS’ upcoming Dyle TV launch
• Leading US cable networks and broadcaster by mobile video revenue
• Profiles of the 22 top mobile video companies ranging from content owners like Disney and CBS to technology experts like MobiTV and Envivio