Western Europe consumer spending driven by Online Video growth 22 May 2017
IHS Markit, research firm expects home video consumer spending in Western Europe to increase with a CAGR of 3.5% per year and estimates that by 2020, it will reach €8.7 billion. Reaching €7.9 billion, the market demonstrated a great expansion … Continue reading
Standalone SVOD service on Claro Video launched by Fox in MÉXICO 22 May 2017
Fox Networks Group (FNG) Latin America announced introduction of its SVOD platform FOX Premium on Claro Video (América Móvil) service in Mexico. Through Mexican OTT, broadband users can subscribe to FOX Premium, without having to subscribe to pay TV services. … Continue reading
Technological and Monetization Challenges – Live Streaming Summit 22 May 2017
Sourced from an article authored by Nadine Krefetz where she looks at the technological and monetization challenges discussed at the Live Streaming Summit held at Streaming Media East, here’s a summary of the highlights of the event. The four panelists … Continue reading
Viu arrives in Thailand 22 May 2017
Viu, PCCW Media’s pan-regional video streaming service that has a presence in 14 countries in Asia and the Middle East will be launched in Thailand. Premium Asian content with Thai subtitles consisting of dramas and variety shows from Korea and … Continue reading
YouTube launches 360-degree video on the big screen 19 May 2017
360-degree video streaming is being introduced on the big screen by YouTube. Susan Wojcicki, CEO of YouTube announced on Wednesday at the Google I/O conference that the updated YouTube TV app with support for 360 video and will be available … Continue reading
Decline in US pay-TV subscriptions 19 May 2017
A reduction of 802,000 subscriptions in the first quarter of 2017 has taken place due to an increasing number of subscribers moving away from traditional multi-channel avenues for VOD (video-on-demand) as cited by research firm Kagan. There has been 0.8% … Continue reading
Canada’s Bell becomes the latest telecom to move towards OTT 19 May 2017
The latest from North American telecom: Canada’s Bell, is that it will deliver an over-the-top (OTT) video service with an app-based mobile platform from $14.95 a month and will include 30 channels plus all major Canadian and U.S broadcast network’s … Continue reading
VOD regulation debate ongoing in Brazil 19 May 2017
Recommendations on a national video-on-demand (VOD) regulation that would affect every over-the-top (OTT) player delivering video in the country have been announced by Ancine (Brazilian audiovisual agency). This regulation will affect every OTT player providing video in Brazil. It comes … Continue reading
Free model, superior quality makes Tubi TV better than other OTT providers 19 May 2017
Tubi TV with more than 200 subscription video providers is operating amidst other OTT competitors. It’s free subscription service and analytics provided sets it apart from the competition. Premium video providers continue to grow in number and Tubi TV with … Continue reading
Hulu seeks to enhance the TV experience with it’s live TV service 18 May 2017
During its newfront presentation as reported by Streaming Media, two weeks ago, Hulu launched its live service, which offers subscribers over 50 live channels and the company’s on-demand library for $40 per month. Although it looked like a simple combining … Continue reading
