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
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
Time Warner’s perspective on Premium Video on-demand 10 May 2017
There has been rising speculation that Time Warner’s (TWX) Warner Bros and other large movie studios are planning for releasing movies for home viewing in as less a duration as 45 days after their release in theatres. A Wall Street … Continue reading
Facebook to make an entry into TV-like programming in June 10 May 2017
Facebook is planning to launch TV-like programming, and the shows could be viewable right away in June. About 24 shows are in the pipeline for this big move into programming. Facebook is aiming at long- form marquee programming that is … Continue reading
$20 million raised by Tubi TV as fresh funds 10 May 2017
Tubi TV, a multi-platform AVOD service has announced that they have raised $20 million as funds from Jump Capital along with the help of their existing investor partners Foundation Capital, who were responsible for Tubi TV’s Series A round. This … Continue reading
Apple TV to include Amazon Prime Video app 09 May 2017
Amazon’s streaming service may be available on Apple TV this summer. Currently users access Prime Video on Apple TV through AirPlay on another iOS device that has the app installed like an iPhone or iPad. Amazon and Apple have a … Continue reading
About 1/3rd of free OTT trials lead to a paid subscription 09 May 2017
About 37% of OTT free trials result in conversion to a paid subscription , according to new connected entertainment research by Parks Associates. According to the research firm, more than 1/4th of households in U.S with broadband connectivity that signed … Continue reading
