Univision lets go of Lionsgate, signs content deal with BBC, Viacom 15 May 2018
Univision has announced OTT content deals with major content providers such as BBC, Comarex, RCN, RTVE, Televisa, and Viacom for its SVOD platform after it failed to reach an agreement with Lionsgate for the US Hispanic audience. It may be … Continue reading
OTT subscribers tally to touch 400 million in 2018 15 May 2018
According to reports, over-the-top (OTT) subscriber base will touch a whopping 400 million in the year 2018 and will continue to dominate the traditional Pay-TV services, especially in developed markets. The global OTT video market is set to grow at … Continue reading
Epic TV zeroes in on distribution networks to widen OTT reach 14 May 2018
In order to increase its digital audience reach, Epic Television Network is expanding its footprints through new partnerships with telcos, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), VoD platforms, and other connected platforms. Epic TV is looking to create original content for its … Continue reading
AMC announces free mobile OTT app in Spain 11 May 2018
AMC Networks launches a free mobile app that will also comprise 14 micro-channels for Spanish consumers. The platform namely Microcanales will be available now for iOS and Android devices, with AMC streaming content from each of its 14 Spanish pay-TV … Continue reading
CBS beats Q1 Earnings Forecast, reports $3.76 billion in revenue 11 May 2018
American mass media giant, CBS Corp. beat its earnings forecast for the first quarter of 2018 with a revenue of $3.76 billion, a 13 percent up from revenue of $3.34 billion during the first quarter of 2017. The premium subscriptions … Continue reading
Eros Now bags 7.9 million paid subscribers in FY18 10 May 2018
According to reports, Eros Now, the OTT platform of Eros International has registered over 100 million subscribers and 7.9 million paying subscribers in the FY1-18. The SVOD platform witnessed a staggering 58% increase over the last reported quarter and a … Continue reading
Kanopy partners with Coralville and Iowa City public libraries for online video streaming 10 May 2018
Educational on-demand streaming video service, Kanopy is teaming up with Coralville and Iowa City public libraries to make online video streaming accessible to the community members. Kanopy has more than 30,000 films, specializing in documentaries, independent films, international cinema, educational … Continue reading
8 Key Factors to Consider Before Selecting a Payment Gateway 10 May 2018
In 2017, an estimated 1.66 billion people worldwide purchased goods online Online transaction in the U.S. grew 4 times as much as retail payments from 2013-2017 An average U.S. consumer does approx. 19 online transaction per year The above statistics … Continue reading
BBC, ITV, and Channel 4 may collaborate for a SVOD platform to compete with Netflix 09 May 2018
It seems mainstream broadcasters consider OTT platform Netflix to be too big to compete for a singular entity. So to counter the popular online video streaming platform, mainstream broadcasters such as BBC, ITV, and Channel 4 are currently in talks … Continue reading
Netflix bets on original content to make a mark on Indian OTT market 09 May 2018
American online streaming platform, Netflix is prepping to expand its local Indian content library with the focus on original feature films over the next year. The VOD streaming company is keen on acquiring movies that are already released in theatres. … Continue reading
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