Industry Updates

Streaming app for short radio stories 60dB-Audio Startup 15 May 2017

Many music fans are switching from downloads and broadcast radio to subscription-based video streaming service. By pressing play on Pandora, Spotify or Apple Music, users can access an endless stream of songs customized to your interests. However, what’s odd is … Continue reading

In a first-of-its kind, audio streams to be included in Australia’s album charts 15 May 2017

On Thursday, May 4, an announcement was made by trade body ARIA that on-demand audio streams for the first time will be taken into account in Australia’s official weekly album charts.This Saturday (May 13), the first ARIA Albums Chart to … Continue reading

Streaming Enabled TV used by 56% of adults – IAB Study 15 May 2017

In the last two years, number of people with an internet connected TV and the amount of time spent watching streamed programming has gone up. Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB)’s findings reveal that the U.S has passed the halfway point. A … Continue reading

Wi-fi networks preferred by Koreans for video streaming 15 May 2017

Wi-Fi networks rather than LTE networks are used by South Koreans for streaming video content on their smartphones, according to Yonhap news agency, citing a survey from Nielsen Korea. The report suggests that Wi-Fi network contributed to 90.7% of the … Continue reading

PBS Kids launches streaming video stick with an option to view offline 11 May 2017

An announcement was made by PBS Kids about the introduction of PBS Kids Plug & Play which is shaped like a little race car and is meant to provide kids entertainment on-the-go. Priced at $49.99 , created with support from … Continue reading

Amazon introduces video streaming assistant – Echo Show 11 May 2017

The Echo Show which is a variant of Amazon’s Alexa which is a voice controlled personal assistant, has been unveiled. Unlike other devices that let users stream music and make phone calls through voice commands, the Echo Show provides a … Continue reading

Distribution for Youtube TV, Hulu, other OTT Services to be done by CBS and Affiliates 11 May 2017

CBS is expanding distribution of its network programming content on OTT services like YouTube, Hulu and CBS All Access. Access to new and emerging digital distribution platforms enables viewers to access their favorite local programs as well as hit CBS … Continue reading

DogTV accessible on Amazon Fire and Roku 11 May 2017

The world’s first TV channel, for dogs, DOGTV(https://www.dogtv.com) has been extended to Amazon Fire TV devices across the globe and also on Roku. DOGTV currently available in 13 countries and is a 24/7 digital TV channel that has been created … Continue reading

Amazon’s NFL Thursday Night Football streaming win accelerates its live sports strategy 11 May 2017

Amazon beat Twitter on a deal to obtain streaming rights for 10 of the NFL’s Thursday Night Football games for the 2017 season, which is indicative of how valuable the Company considers offering live sports. Amazon reportedly paid $50 million … Continue reading

Times Warner moves towards Video On- Demand , Jeff Bewkes- CEO 10 May 2017

Growth in internet and broadband penetration and the ease of availability of various OTT and VOD services, have given a typical viewer more option today than ever before. According to Bewkes, the classic film streaming service FilmStruck that launched last … Continue reading