Online video from popular networks see a rise in ad prices 01 March 2016
A recent study by Hub Entertainment Research reveals that 34% of digital TV users prefer watching content from reputed media than independent creators. Ad prices are increasing for videos from TV networks and popular film production companies. Users are consuming … Continue reading
YouTube streams ahead 26 February 2016
YouTube is surging ahead of other video streaming sites in terms of traffic. With 174 million unique visitors, it was way ahead of the 84 million of Facebook. Yahoo! witnessed 56 million visitors, Vimeo got 47.1 million, CBS Interactive received … Continue reading
Traditional TV has room for video streaming services 26 February 2016
Despite the strong growth of streaming video services, traditional TV is not nearing the end as some fear. According to Hub Entertainment Research, more than 75% broadband users have accessed online-only content in the last half year. While a similar … Continue reading
Businesses use live streaming to increase engagement 26 February 2016
Live Streaming is trending. Ease of availability, high engagement and affordability are the biggest reasons. Periscope, Facebook Live, Meerkat, and even YouTube’s Live streaming are the popular options today. Businesses are using live stream to connect with their users effectively. … Continue reading
Video streaming services win in the battle for prime-time 25 February 2016
The concept ‘Prime-time’ is something that doesn’t have an impact in video-on-demand services. Hence TV shows that are facing stiff competition for important time slots are being welcomed on streaming services. Time slots play an important role on ratings for … Continue reading
Video streaming on Indian Railways 23 February 2016
Video on demand is gaining ground, and in a big way. PressPlayTV – a video streaming app has introduced its services on Indian Railways. Passengers will be able to access songs, movies, news and other video content over WiFi hotspot … Continue reading
How to measure the Success of Live Content Delivery 23 February 2016
A video on StreamingMedia shows Dylan Armajani – video consultant of Conviva, Tim Siglin – Streaming Media magazine co-founder, Steven Lacoff of Comcast Wholesale and few other experts discuss on how live streaming success can be analyzed. They discuss on … Continue reading
Viacom invests in Roku 22 February 2016
Viacom has recently shared hands in a $45.4 million funding for Roku – the video streaming giant. Other media centric companies like Dish, Hearst, Sky, and News Corp have also invested in Roku. It has raised more than $200 million … Continue reading
Facebook introduces live streaming to the world 19 February 2016
After a limited short run that allowed only selected celebs & US users, Facebook’s live video streaming feature is expanding to countries outside the US. This feature allows users to broadcast video through the facebook app on real time. This … Continue reading
Monetizing from live streaming 19 February 2016
A video on Streamingmedia.com shows how it is possible to monetize live streaming events. The discussion held by experts of the industry explain which approaches are to be taken for advertising, subscriptions, branding, transactions, etc. It focuses on everything related … Continue reading
