Sports Illustrated to launch Video Streaming Service 09 May 2017
Sports Illustrated is expected to launch its video streaming service later this year. This is a step to capitalize on the momentum of its expanding video production unit that provides long and short-form sports programming. This follows its parent Time … Continue reading
VOD Service launched by Discover Digital in South Africa 09 May 2017
A new Video-on-demand service is being launched by Discover Digital in South Africa to rival Netflix and Showmax. The new Digital Entertainment on Demand (DEOD) service will let Discover Digital collaborate with regional telecommunications operators in the domestic market as … Continue reading
LiveXLive attains Streaming Rights for the Hangout Music Festival 09 May 2017
LiveXLive which is a premium live-streaming network has acquired the exclusive streaming rights for the Hangout Music Festival for the next three years. This exclusive partnership kick starts at this year’s festival which will take place from May 19 through … Continue reading
Internet transforming traditional TV viewing habits in MENA 08 May 2017
The increased usage of smartphone and internet has transformed TV viewing patterns in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), according to Frost & Sullivan. According to research conducted by the business consulting firm, the large, young population present in … Continue reading
Low bandwidth streaming technology to be introduced by Netflix for developing countries 08 May 2017
Netflix is all set to improve video delivery in India by introducing a new technology that will work with slow internet connections without compromising on the quality. This new technology will let consumers stream massive amounts of video content (upto … Continue reading
Spending on VOD to hit $32.3 billion in 2017! 08 May 2017
A study conducted by Gartner Inc suggests that Global spending on VOD services will total $32.3 billion in 2017, a 22.3% increase from 2016. According to Gartner, internet- delivered linear TV services that have already been launched in India and … Continue reading
Twitter’s new Live Streaming Stadium 04 May 2017
Twitter’s 24/7 sports streaming plans include live games and new video network called “Stadium”. On Monday, Twitter unveiled its streaming plans to advertisers and they included live weekly games from MLB and the WNBA. While it won’t have rights to stream … Continue reading
Disney & ABC brings-in 160 stations to OTT 28 April 2017
Disney along with ABC Television Group has inked a deal to bring in 160 stations including those owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group, The E.W. Scripps Company, Hearst Television and TEGNA Media, for its OTT Clearinghouse initiative. The majority of stations … Continue reading
OTT revenue up by 32% & PayTV declines 26 April 2017
With several improvements in the cable sector, still overall pay television subscriptions declined in 2016 by 2 million, nearly double the numbers from the previous year while OTT services, on the other hand, is rising. According to a recent report, revenue for … Continue reading
Americans switching from regular TV monitor 25 April 2017
According to a survey released Monday, only a quarter of Americans prefers to watch shows on regular TV monitors, a dramatic drop that reflects the increasing use of computers and smartphones for entertainment. The report from Accenture, a business strategy, and … Continue reading
