Over The Top (OTT)

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

Netflix to take measures to compete with Amazon in India 15 May 2017

Netflix which has currently fallen behind Amazon’s Prime Video service and local players in India, is making efforts to climb up the ladder in India’s booming video-on-demand market. With an estimated 9.5 million Prime Video subscribers since its launch in … Continue reading

Pirated MP3 Files used by Spotify during early stages 15 May 2017

Famous music streaming portal Spotify, that made an entry into the music scenario claiming to be an answer to music piracy might have been launched with a number of pirated MP3s which include some that were exclusively available on the … Continue reading

Netflix subscription may cost more in Australia 15 May 2017

A monthly price increase may be in the pipeline for Australian users of Netflix. According to The Australian, they are considering a price increase for all subscription prices by a few dollars which might not be a big deal for … Continue reading

comScore plans to measure OTT viewing 15 May 2017

comScore has launched comScore OTT Intelligence which is a combined service to measure U.S household viewing of over-the top (OTT) content on TV screens. The Company’s proprietary : Total Home Panel – a research panel that measures consumer behavior across … Continue reading

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