Over The Top (OTT)

Hulu ranking higher than Netflix and Amazon in terms of usage 18 September 2017

64% of TV viewers watch Hulu more now than a year ago, according to a report by Hub Entertainment Research. According to the report, 56% of respondents watch more Netflix than 12 months ago. There was a rise in Amazon … Continue reading

Kwesé introduces Roku box with Netflix 18 September 2017

African streaming video service Kwesé has introduced a Roku-powered set-top box – called Kwesé Play with an exclusive collaboration with Netflix for its hardware. It’s a video on demand service that has launched a satellite broadcast service and browser and … Continue reading

Majority of monthly mobile video users spend time on YouTube’s app 18 September 2017

Almost a billion hours were spent by Americans watching YouTube videos on Android last July, according to data released by App Annie. That accounts for the largest amount of time spent on any one video streaming app in a month … Continue reading

The Africa Channel to launch video streaming service 18 September 2017

In the internet subscription-video segment, The Africa Channel is making its debut as it prepares to launch its new streaming video service, Demand Africa. Demand Africa will stream more than 300 hours of original and acquired lifestyle content It also … Continue reading

Apple TV app including live sports features to be launched in more countries 18 September 2017

Alongside the introduction of 4K and HDR ready Apple TV, the TV app will now be available in more countries outside the U.S. It was initially launched in U.S, however, it is now expanding to 7 more countries worldwide including … Continue reading

Streaming service like AMC, Discovery, Viacom and other launching streaming service soon 15 September 2017

According to Wall Street Journal,Discovery, MC, A+E, Scripps Networks and Viacom are launching a streaming service that focuses on non sports channels in the next few weeks. The service is going to be priced at less than $20 and may … Continue reading

34% rise in global video viewing 15 September 2017

Online video consumption is driven by millennial consumers around the world with average global viewership up by 5 hours, 45 minutes per week according to a new research. This is according to the report from Limelight Networks “State of Online … Continue reading

Noggin to now be included in Claro Video platform 15 September 2017

Claro Video has included the SVOD service Noggin (Viacom) which is a subscription video-streaming service for preschoolers, to its platform in Mexico, Peru and Dominican Republic. It will launch in rest of the Latin American countries going forward. Noggin content … Continue reading

New 4K, HDR Fire TV devices to be introduced by Amazon 15 September 2017

Two new models of Fire TV streaming device will support 4K and High Dynamic Range (HDR) video at the rate of 60 frames per-second. The device will feature an HDMI cable similar to Google’s Chromecast. Amazon currently offers Fire TV … Continue reading

Twitter to launch live streaming service for sports in Australia 14 September 2017

Twitter has collaborated with various sports channels and other organizations like Channel 7 Sports, Fox Sports Asia, Riot Games and International Cricket Council to bring out a series of premium live and in-stream video content deals across sports, news and … Continue reading