When it comes to video, more publishers are betting on mobile web versus apps

Mobile apps’ share of video consumption went down from eight to five percent by the end of 2016, continuing a downward trend, according to video tech firm JW Player. Not surprisingly, then, most digital publishers can’t justify spending $500,000 or more on mobile app development and maintenance, especially when so much video consumption is happening on Facebook and, when users are directed there, mobile websites. The post When it comes to video, more publishers are betting on mobile web versus apps appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at 'Digiday'

[ Digiday | 2017-02-02 00:00:00 UTC ]

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