Industry Updates

Brands use Live streaming to connect with targeted audience 05 April 2016

Live streaming campaigns are getting popular for brands on Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube, Periscope and Twitter – all of the companies have been increasingly investing in their live streaming infrastructure. BMW live streamed campaign video for its M2 model via Periscope. … Continue reading

Sony launches its 4K video streaming service 05 April 2016

  4K HDR video streaming named Ultra has been launched by Sony. The service will currently be available exclusively for its own 4K Ultra HD TVs. Content will be available from Sony Pictures. Apart from 4K resolution, high dynamic range … Continue reading

Xiaomi brings $25 million funding to Hungama 05 April 2016

The Chinese tech company Xiaomi makes its first investment in an Indian company; $25 million in Hungama Digital Media Entertainment. Hungama sees more than 65 million users for its music, video and movie content in a month. Local content will … Continue reading

PR professionals cash in on live streaming 04 April 2016

PR professionals are increasingly using Periscope, Blab, Facebook Live and other live streaming apps to connect and increase engagement with target audience. Such apps can help brands go live from any mobile device. Experian, Kohl’s, UFC, GE, and Applebee’s are … Continue reading

TV and video streaming in UK and Australia 04 April 2016

According to Thinkbox, IPTV players like Netflix and Amazon now hold 4% of the total video consumption market in the UK. This has increased from 2.3% in 2014. 3 hours 51 minutes is the average time consumed on TV in … Continue reading