FuboTV introduces Sports OTT service in Spain 05 December 2018

New York-based over-the-top (OTT) sports streaming service FuboTV has expanded into Spain, lured by the country’s “strong soccer culture”. In its first move outside North America, the service – which launched in January 2015 and has US$150 million in funding … Continue reading

Spotify’s new feature may allow Android users to import songs from their phone 03 December 2018

Spotify is reportedly testing a new feature for its music streaming app on Android devices – one that would allow users to import songs from their phone or tablet. That’s not Spotify’s only new foray, either. It’s also testing a … Continue reading

Netflix to Boost International Kids Content as Viewership Spikes 03 December 2018

Netflix recently created a licensing and merchandising arm that will work with its original kidvid properties. However, the goal is primarily to enhance the value of the IP rather than sell toys and T-shirts. Netflix is doubling down on its … Continue reading

WarnerMedia looking to launch 3-Tier OTT Platform in late 2019 30 November 2018

WarnerMedia has kept the media industry abuzz ever since it announced to come up with an SVOD platform. The media giant recently shared its plan of launching a three-tiered streaming platform that is set to see the daylight in late … Continue reading

SVOD services gain popularity among Video Game viewers 30 November 2018

According to research, people enthusiastic about watching video games are more likely to opt for SVOD platforms. Research also suggests in the US, UK, and China, people who watched video games take an average of six SVOD services, compared to … Continue reading

Indian OTT sector to clock US$5BN mark by 2023 29 November 2018

According to a report from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Indian over-the-top (OTT) market will reach US$5 billion by 2023, up from $0.5 billion in 2018, with monetization models such as Subscription Video-on-Demand (SVOD), Advertising Video-on-Demand (AVOD), and Transactional Video-on-Demand … Continue reading

Facebook introduces Charitable Live Streaming Tools for Gaming Streamers 29 November 2018

Social media giant, Facebook unveiled its newly-developed suite of charitable live streaming tools. With the tools, creators can run fundraisers, set and change donation goals, show their viewers a donation progress bar, and overlay donation alerts in their live streams … Continue reading

YouTube follows footsteps of Apple Music 28 November 2018

YouTube Premium’s music component which is competing with Spotify and Apple Music in the music streaming arena has introduced student pricing scheme following the footsteps of its counterparts. Students can now enjoy a 50 percent discount on YouTube Premium and … Continue reading

ALTBalaji subscriber count clocks 8.9 million 28 November 2018

Leading video-on-demand (VoD) service ALTBalaji establishes itself in the Indian OTT industry firmer than ever with 8.9 million subscribers under its belt. Out of these numbers, 2.3 million users are among the active monthly users. Balaji Telefilms, the parent company … Continue reading

Mexico City termed as the music streaming capital of the world by Spotify 27 November 2018

Music streaming revolution has left its impact all over the world, but it seems Latin American countries have been influenced by it the most. Latinos are gradually changing the way music is being streamed with a lot of music industry … Continue reading