Industry Updates

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

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