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Picked up another million. Next week will be fun.
Grateful for all the excellent DD on this board, first class guys. Also that Johnny F is a doer not a talker! GLTAL
Ihub will hand off to bigger whales over .01 between now and next Friday.
Small investors going to be squeezed out of biggest potential gains shortly. Whales in Pod formation.
Soon you will have to drop $50k to own 1 million shares.
We need to take this to .0050 as we roll into launch next week. GLTAL
The best advice I can give to any newcomers is to read all the DD available on this board. If you do you will have the confidence to hold and become independently wealthy. GLTAL
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eMarketer’s 2017 forecast puts Roku ahead of Chromecast and others in the U.S.
Posted 57 minutes ago by Sarah Perez (@sarahintampa)
Roku may be the most-used connected TV device this year, edging out Chromecast, Fire TV and Apple TV, according to a new 2017 forecast from eMarketer released this morning. The firm estimates that 38.9 million U.S. users will use a Roku device at least once per month in 2017, up 19.3 percent from last year. This would lead to Roku capturing 23.1 percent of all connected TV users, in terms of market share.
eMarketer’s estimates for Roku, however, are much higher than Roku’s own recently released statistics. Earlier this month, Roku said it reached a milestone of 15 million monthly active user accounts across its platform, which encompasses its range of streaming media players and Roku TVs.
The big discrepancy between eMarketer’s numbers and Roku’s own has to do with how “monthly actives” are being counted, we understand, after checking with various sources.
Roku’s active user accounts are those who have streamed within the last 30 days. eMarketer, on the other hand, counts individual users of streaming devices who used the internet through the device at least once per month. Because Roku devices don’t have user profiles where each person get their own Roku account, the devices will have multiple users associated with a single Roku account in many U.S. households.
eMarketer’s forecast puts Roku slightly ahead of Chromecast in the U.S., which will have 36.9 million users this year, or 22.0 percent of connected TV users. Amazon Fire TV will have 35.8 million users in 2017, or 21.3 percent of connected TV users.
Apple TV lags much further behind, with 21.3 million users this year, or just 12.7 percent of U.S. connected TV users.
Roku is coming out ahead because it’s a neutral player in a market where competitors are pushing their own hardware, software, content marketplaces, and/or streaming services.
“As the only major market participant not affiliated with a content or TV device platform, Roku has used its neutrality to strike deals with a wide range of partners, including smart TV makers, over-the-top service providers and social media companies,” said Paul Verna, principal video analyst at eMarketer.
“That expansive strategy, combined with the company’s broad selection of connectivity devices at various price points, has put Roku at the head of the pack,” he added.
It’s hard not to agree. On Roku, you don’t run into issues like not being able to watch your Amazon videos because Apple and Amazon are in a fight.
While those two rivals finally came to an agreement which will see Amazon Video’s app hitting Apple’s TV platform this year, Amazon users for several years could only watch their videos via AirPlay on Apple TV.
Verna also points to the lack of the Amazon Video app as one of the things impacting Apple TV’s market share, along with its lack of a “compelling content offering,” and a much higher price bracket.
Apple’s hardware starts at $150, while Google, Amazon and Roku all offer streaming sticks priced under $40, the report noted.
Roku’s neutrality benefits consumers who don’t want to be tied into one hardware or software ecosystem.
The company doesn’t have its own streaming service to push, like Amazon, whose Prime Video content and recommendations dominate its Fire TV user interface. Nor does it have a content marketplace where users rent or buy movies or shows, like Amazon, Apple and Google today do.
Instead, Roku users customize their device with the services they want to access – whether that’s Google Play Movies & TV, Amazon, Netflix, Hulu, or any other of the now 5,000 channels that can be added to Roku.
As for Apple’s position in the market, eMarketer is not predicting that it will be able to reverse the trend of trailing its rivals anytime soon. The firm forecasts that competitors will add between 20 million to 30 million users by the end of 2021, but Apple TV will add less than 4 million.
This estimate, however, should be taken with the proverbial grain of salt. Apple could introduce new hardware or a more robust streaming service before then, as it’s been rumored – and this, in turn, could drive further adoption.
While Apple stopped trying to sell a “skinny bundle” of TV channels, it has reportedly been working on a premium bundle add-on, which could also entice users. It also has started rolling out original content for Apple Music. Though Apple Music’s originals don’t offer anything super compelling for the time being (unless you actually liked “Planet of the Apps”), it could be something that Apple chooses to expand over time.
One other notable estimate from eMarketer’s report is that it downwardly revised its forecast of total connected TV viewers, due to increased sales of smart TVs. This will impact those in the market for a third-party connectivity device, Verna said.
In 2017, 168.1 million people in the US will use an internet-connected TV, up 10.1 percent over last year. Smart TVs are the largest subgroup in that category.
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Just picked up 3 mil @ .0027
Those looking for a buyback are not dreaming big enough. I think Johnny's goals are higher than a dollar for this stock. That turns a $2,500 investment into a million. He seems to be aligned with investors and I am sure will take great satisfaction in seeing early investors richly rewarded. Thanks to all the outstanding DD contributions from the board. This is an outstanding product and I believe Viva will succeed and become the company Johnny envisioned. GLTAL
I would have started with small number of boxes as well to make sure there was no glitches. Smart
I am in for another 20 million and my coworkers are in for 60 million more on Amazon release. Should be big month ahead. Have a great weekend.
That's my 1 million on bid. Let's see what MM wants to do.
If we were on Amazon already and had DVR and movies I would wipe out that ask. GLTAL
Johnny is going to make lots of money and is helping shareholders do the same. He seems to be aligned with shareholders and has done a great job communicating Vivalives progress. You can't ask for more than that. I am impressed. GLTAL
Coworkers picking up another 20 mil today after amateur hour. 60 million more total.
Tied up in meetings most of the day but will catch up this afternoon.
GLTAL
My coworkers bought 20 million more today so 60 million more shares before .0025. They are disciplined and won't chase. They love be the product and feel strongly that it's affordable to young folks and millions of folks that hate dealing with the Cable cartels.
GLTAL
The guys I work with will be buying another 20 million shares today. GLTAL
This is the first penny stock they have purchased as a group. They will hold these shares for a couple years if necessary. They have deep pockets so it's nice to have them on board.
GLTAL
Guys that work with me picked up 20 million @ .0019. They are planning on buying up to 100 million shares. If this stock goes to .25 we will have to hire some new employees to take their place, lol.
NFLX up over 6 billion in mkt cap after hours. This is biggggggg business!!!
Latino support for Viva will be huge. At the same time North America will be massive as more people hate dealing with their cable companies and extortion pricing. Viva La Viva! GLTAL
Management stated that they will not do a reverse split. That is one of the most important pieces going forward for creating shareholder wealth. This stock has the potential to create many millionaires but now is the time to invest while a couple thousand dollars can get you 1,000,000 shares. GLTAL
Just picked 3 million. Have a great weekend guys. GLTAL
A group of guys in my office were going to buy 100 million shares for 250k but missed their opportunity and they said they would wait and see. So far that cost them 120k.
$3300 1 million share investment will be $130k when we reach 52 week high at .13. I would say that risk reward for longs is pretty solid.
Patience will be rewarded. I'm .30 from retirement and a $1.00 away from generational wealth. GLTAL
Not selling one share for less than 52 week high. GLTAL
All current shareholders will do very well if they hold for 6-12 months. Most will sell out before we get to 52 week highs again. Share holders with millions of shares that tune out the noise and hold will make life changing returns. There are many that will become millionaires. GLTAL
Bought 3 million today and will take 2 million more. GLTAL
Used the app this AM with Apple Car AirPlay and it works awesome. Listened to BBC TV on the way to the office. Awesome GLTAL
Took out wall at .0038 2 million
Freed up 100k for load up tomorrow. GLTAL
Add 4 million more .0054. We will see new 52 week high.
Add 4 million @.0064 GLTAL
Time to exceed 52 Week high. GLTAL
Just picked up 1.2 mil .0058.
GLTAL
Based on current outstanding shares with subscription earnings of 12 milllion a year and a Netflix P/E ratio of 197 this stock would be 2.00. GLTAL
Tried the app last night and it is excellent! I thought I might have had issues due to wi-fi speed. No problem at all and was the same as my regular cable tv. Very impressed. Today's price action is strong with some heavy hitters investing and taking out weak hands. I have been investing since mid 80's and current investment a over 1 million. I have never seen an opportunity as good as OTTV. GLTAL