Twitter Is Launching Audio-Only Broadcasting In Periscope on iOS 12 September 2018
Following Facebook’s footsteps, Twitter is introducing testing audio-only streaming to Periscope on iOS with same plans for Android in the pipeline. The feature will benefit users who are camera-shy and also publishers who do not have the technical setup to … Continue reading
Top 5 Reasons to Meet Muvi at IBC Show 2018 12 September 2018
Muvi is a proud participant in the upcoming IBC Show 2018. To be hosted at Amsterdam, the gala will see a convergence of leaders from technology, media, and broadcasting arena. The event promises knowledge exchange among them over changing dynamics … Continue reading
Western Europe OTT revenues set to soar in 2023 11 September 2018
According to research reports, OTT revenues for 18 countries will reach $23.02 billion in 2023, sharply driven by rise in subscription video-on-demand users from 50.34 million at the end of 2017 to a likely total of 98.85 million by 2023. … Continue reading
Saudi audiovisual media commission sign deal to bolster Saudi OTT production 11 September 2018
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Audiovisual Media (GCAM) and Malaysian OTT service iflix have inked a MOU that will see the latter providing support to Saudi talents by helping the company find local producers, directors, actors, and writers in the … Continue reading
Ad supported platform YouTube Originals goes live in India 07 September 2018
Google owned video streaming platform, YouTube is all set to bring its YouTube Originals to India. The India Originals will be YouTube’s ad-supported video platform. But on later stage, an ad-free subscription service, YouTube Premium might get launched. The recent … Continue reading
OTT services hold steady in US 07 September 2018
According to research, the rate of cancellations for OTT platforms among the U.S. broadband households has been steady at 18% over the past three years. The average subscription length for OTT platforms is 30 months overall. SVOD giants such as … Continue reading
BluOS partners with music streaming service SoundMachine for business 06 September 2018
BluOS signs partnership agreement with music streaming service SoundMachine aimed for enhancing music experience for light commercial environments. With this deal, SoundMachine allows users access to professional curated stations and ability to schedule promotional messages along with their music. With … Continue reading
OSN and Huawei struck a new IPTV strategic partnership deal 06 September 2018
Media company OSN has struck a strategic partnership with Huawei for delivering turnkey IPTV solution to telecom operators. With this partnership, viewers will get access to OSN’s premium channels as well as video on demand service OSN Play’s 30,000 hours … Continue reading
Elisa all set to bring “Nordic TV” SVOD to Chinese market 05 September 2018
Elisa, the Finnish telecom operator has inked a deal with China Broadcasting and Television Media (CBM) to bring the Nordic TV video service for the Chinese audience. The agreement will open doors to 245 million cable TV households in China. … Continue reading
EU regulates OTT players to offer 30% European content 05 September 2018
OTT players operating across the European continent including industry behemoths Netflix and Amazon Prime Video have to ensure at least 30% of the programming offered in Europe is produced in EU countries. The target can be achieved by commissioning European … Continue reading