Sky and Discovery sign carriage deal 18 October 2017
Pay-TV platform Sky and Discovery have signed a carriage deal which includes delivery of Discovery’s 12 channels on Sky. Susanna Dinnage, Managing Director, Discovery Networks UK, said: “We want to thank our millions of viewers and fans for their overwhelming … Continue reading
Faster Internet to drive APAC OTT market 18 October 2017
OTT video market in APAC region is set to grow owing to the better bandwidth, 4G coverage, smartphone and pay-TV penetration, payment options, and rising per capita income. According to a recent report from GlobalData, these factors collectively expected to … Continue reading
A new Chinese OTT platform is being launched by Zoland Animation for the kids segment 18 October 2017
Zhejiang Zhongnan Animation, more widely known as Zoland Animation, has announced Zokast Kids TV, a SVOD platform for kids. Zokast Kids TV would cater to children of all ages and would provide a safe environment for kids to enjoy watching … Continue reading
German broadcasting major collaborates with Discovery for new OTT service 18 October 2017
German commercial broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 and Discovery Communications are joining together to launch a premium entertainment streaming service in Germany. The AVOD service will be available on the existing ProSiebenSat.1 7TV brand digital platform and app. They aim at bringing content … Continue reading
VR consumption to grow rapidly 18 October 2017
Ericsson explored the level of consumer interest in virtual reality (VR) for the first time and analyzed its scope in media consumption. The 2017 ConsumerLab TV and Media report revealed Ericsson’s study and uncovered some fascinating findings. One-third of consumers … Continue reading
