BANFF 2011: Ought we worry about OTT asks Rogers, Netflix, Corus

BANFF – It seems as though you can’t go far at the Banff World Media Festival without hearing talk about over-the-top (OTT) providers, and, depending on your point of view, whether they are a bane or boon to the Canadian broadcasting industry.At a panel discussion on Monday called "OTT Services The Future of Television" -- moderated by Telus’ Michael Hennessey -- a Canadian cable company, broadcaster and the independent producers coalition faced down a trio of representatives from foreign OTT services Google TV, Boxee and Netflix. But with every expectation of fireworks, the predominant tone of the discussion seemed to be one of...