Industry Updates

Global pay-TV subs growing at a slow pace 18 October 2017

In the second quarter of 2017, the informitv Multiscreen Index of the top 100 leading pay-TV service providers witnessed a growth of around 4 million subscribers worldwide, an increase of just 0.9%. On average, the index has gained subscribers at … Continue reading

SpotX to drive programmatic system behind Vudu’s Us catalog 17 October 2017

SpotX will drive the programmatic system behind Vudu’s ad-supported Movies on Us catalog. Vudu’s free Movies on Us includes more than 3,000 HD movies for free. Vudu has entered a growing advertising VOD sector that includes Crackle, TubiTV as well … Continue reading

Netflix content chief names ‘peak TV’ an analog concept 17 October 2017

According to Netflix content chief Ted Sarandos, it is an analog concept to believe that there are tons of original series across broadcast, pay-TV, and OTT platforms and not enough viewers for them. Peak TV as a concept entered into … Continue reading

Vodafone launched Video Pass in Spain for unlimited streaming 17 October 2017

Vodafone has launched Vodafone Video Pass in Spain which allows subscribers to stream on an unlimited basis without using their data allowance. The Video Pass costs €8 for 720p image resolution and  €17 for HDTV content of up to 1080p. … Continue reading

Spotify takes over Groove Music 16 October 2017

Microsoft is divesting from its music streaming service, Xbox Music that was rebranded as Groove Music in 2012. However, the service is not being shut completely and customers will be migrated over to Spotify. Starting January 2018, the Groove Music … Continue reading