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

10 million UK households subscribe to SVOD services 08 May 2018

UK households seem to have joined the OTT wave as a whopping 23% rise has been witnessed in the total SVOD subscriber count in 2017. Currently, OTT Platform subscriber count in the UK has reached a staggering 10 million with … Continue reading

Univision rolls out new subscription video streaming service targeting US Hispanics 08 May 2018

American media giant, Univision Communications Inc. (UCI) goes direct to consumers with the launch of its own subscription video streaming service (SVOD). The SVOD service will provide content from RTVE, Televisa etc. and will offer on-demand access to Spanish-language programming. … Continue reading

Ride TV goes OTT, launches on Xfinity X1 07 May 2018

Equestrian-lifestyle network Ride TV goes OTT on Comcast’s Xfinity X1 platform as a (subscription-video-on-demand) SVOD service. The online video streaming platform which will be available at $4.99 per month is distributed by Dish Network, Fios TV, Frontier Communications, Armstrong, Sling … Continue reading

Spotify set to launch online music streaming services in UAE 07 May 2018

According to sources, global online music streaming service, Spotify is eyeing an expansion in the United Arab Emirates. A spokesperson from Spotify quoted, ”Spotify’s long-term goal is to be available in every country”. The popular online music subscription app has … Continue reading

Disney inks deal with Twitter for live streaming 04 May 2018

Walt Disney has joined hands with Twitter to create live streaming content and advertising opportunities from across the entire Disney portfolio on the Twitter platform. Through the deal, Disney’s ABC broadcast network, the Disney Channels, Freeform and the company’s movie … Continue reading

Malaysian online video streaming company Dimsum heads to Singapore 04 May 2018

Malaysian video-on-demand (VoD) company, Dimsum is all set to launch in Singapore. Partnered with  Singaporean cable provider and Telco Starhub, Dimsum focuses on shows and drama series from around the East Asia region. As part of the deal, anime series … Continue reading

Xiaomi India venture into video hosting and music streaming services 03 May 2018

Xiaomi India has launched Mi Music and Mi Video streaming services in India. Mi Video brings together a bunch of live streaming services, including Sony LIV,  Hungama Play, and Voot. Tech giant Xiaomi has teamed up with popular music streaming … Continue reading