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
What Live Streaming means for the future of the Streaming industry 18 May 2017
George Kiong from Standard Media has written an amazing article on what Live Streaming means for all businesses and recommended businesses to include Live Streaming being offered by various social media platforms like Periscope, Snapchat and Facebook Live as part of … 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
OTT Video viewed by almost half of France’s internet users 18 May 2017
Streaming video use becomes common with more paid subscribers. According to eMarketer’s latest forecast of digital video usage in France, this year, almost half of France’s internet users (49.7%) and 38.7% of the overall population will access streaming video services … Continue reading
VOD included in Pluto TV’s OTT Mix 18 May 2017
Pluto TV is adding on to its linear-style OTT offering a free ad-based VOD service which will include movies and TV shows from partners like Lionsgate, MGM and Warner Bros. This will bring it to closer competition with on-demand services … Continue reading
New platform called Mini Theater launched by YuppTV 16 May 2017
YuppTV which is an OTT content provider in South Asia has launched a new movie platform called Mini Theater. This platform will feature newly released movies. According to YuppTV founder and CEO Uday Reddy, newly released Indian movies is very … Continue reading
