RTL Group to focus on SVOD services 05 December 2018
In the recent RTL Group Management Summit 2018, that brought together over 90 executives across the Group in Luxembourg, it stated that it will focus on stronger organic growth by expanding its Video-on-Demand (VoD) services through significant investments into more … Continue reading
Viacom Plans ‘Multifaceted’ Approach To OTT In 2019 05 December 2018
Viacom is all-in on embracing over-the-top video, but the company is forging what CEO Bob Bakish believes is a “differentiated strategy” than some of its competitors. The differentiated OTT strategy is built on three pillars: direct-to-consumer streaming services, digital studios … Continue reading
AT&T may leave Hulu following WarnerMedia streaming service 05 December 2018
AT&T has indicated it might sell the 10 percent stake in Hulu (US streaming service giant) that it acquired with its $85 billion acquisition of WarnerMedia. Hulu has been recently valued at $9.3 billion, making WarnerMedia’s stake worth $930 million … Continue reading
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
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