Industry Updates

Facebook Up for Content Deals: Reaching TV studios, Investing in Originals 19 December 2016

Facebook is taking the Video business seriously. Starting with the streaming of live games on the platform and letting users create and share their own videos the company is now reportedly focusing on bringing it’s own videos. And to do … Continue reading

Facebook allows Live 360-Degree Video Streaming 14 December 2016

Facebook has already opened live streaming as well as 360 degree video streaming for its users early this year, and the social media giant now brings these two formats together by allowing users to stream live videos in 360 degree format. … Continue reading

Sony Launches OTT Platform Crackle in Brazil 13 December 2016

Sony launches an independent video on demand service Crackle in Brazil in partnership with Brazil’s telco Oi. The new launch follows HBO Go, which was launched just two ago in Brazil. Crackle provides users with access to the library of Canal Sony and … Continue reading

Canal OFF Launches an SVOD Service in Brazil 09 December 2016

After completing five years on air, Canal OFF launches a subscription video streaming platform for documentaries and films in Brazil. The Globosat channel will ALLOW subscribers to watch its own original content before they premiere on linear TV from the América … Continue reading

YuMe announces 360° Mobile Ad Format 08 December 2016

The online video advertising technology provider YuMe has recently announced the capability of streaming online video ads in a 360° format for brands and advertisers. Consumers will be able to control their ad experience through swiping or moving their mobile devices for … Continue reading

Rovio launches Hatch – a Game Streaming Service 06 December 2016

The Angry Birds fame company Rovio launches a new video streaming service called Hatch for mobile users, which allows users to quickly stream a range of games without even having to download them. The company wisely launches at this time … Continue reading

French Netflix subs watch 30 hours per month 05 December 2016

Netflix seems to be extremely satisfied in the France. Though the video streaming platform does not disclose any figures, it reports that French subs are the most engaged subs across Europe, streaming over 30 hours of Netflix shows per month. … Continue reading

CBS to Live Stream NFL Games 05 December 2016

CBS has acquired its deal to stream Sunday afternoon and Thursday night NFL games on its subscription video streaming platform. The games will be available on CBS’s “All Access” SVOD service starting this Sunday. The pack will also host pre season an … Continue reading

Viu launches VOD service in the Philippines 05 December 2016

Just after we’ve heard Viu reaching 4 million subscribers in Asian regions in the very first year, the video streaming platform announces the launch of its first OTT platform in the Philippines. Viu has recorded over 218 million video views in … Continue reading

AT&T launches three new video streaming services 02 December 2016

AT&T has made watching movies and series more fun for OTT users by launching three different video streaming platforms consecutively. The three platforms DIRECTV NOW, FreeVIEW and Fullscreen are rule free and provide more choices and flexibility to the users and come with … Continue reading