France Televisions introduces digital-only platform Slash 12 February 2018

France Televisions has launched “Slash”, a digital-only TV service meant to attract an audience aged 18-30 years.  The public broadcaster also plans to launch an SVOD service soon. Slash, the new digital-only platform will be offered both on the site … Continue reading

T-Mobile-Layer3TV deal costs $325 million 12 February 2018

Layer3TV, the Denver-based Multichannel Video Programming Distributor (MVPD) has officially become a part of T-Mobile as it got sold to the latter in $325 million. T-Mobile noted that the final value of the deal remains subject to customary working capital … Continue reading

Brand USA launches GoUSA TV 09 February 2018

Brand USA has launched GoUSA TV which will feature created and original content both to inspire, invite, and welcome travelers to visit the USA. The channel will be a go-to channel for finding real, authentic, and OTT video content about … Continue reading

Chile gives thumbs up to OTT 09 February 2018

According to reports, 79% of Chilean youngsters and kids between 5-17 years, spend over an hour a day on the internet while half of them spend over three hours. About 3500 survey participants cited watching OTT videos to be their … Continue reading

Subscribers Of Movistar Play get access to Viacom content 09 February 2018

Viacom has sealed a deal with Telefónica which will allow the subscribers of Movistar Play in Latin America have an access to its wide range of content. Under this agreement, Movistar Play will broadcast the live feeds of MTV, Nickelodeon, … Continue reading

Apple Music races ahead of Spotify in the US 08 February 2018

Apple has outpaced Spotify in the US as far as subscription goes in 2017. According to a Wall Street Journal reports, Apple Music currently racing ahead of Spotify with 36 million paid subscribers under its belt. The number suggests a … Continue reading

ITW Blitz goes digital 08 February 2018

ITW Playworx Media’s talent management arm Entertainment ITW Blitz is all set to go digital and its prime focus will be on creating premium content in the Media and Entertainment domain. The new online video platform will be collaborating with … Continue reading

New audience segments from comScore to help OTT advertisers reach target OTT and SVOD audience 08 February 2018

comScore has come up with its expanded activation solution to incorporate console gaming and over-the-top (OTT) audience segments, including subscription video on demand (SVOD). The 21 new segments will help OTT marketers and media companies effectively target consumers with customized … Continue reading

Disney to launch ESPN OTT via Apple iOS, Android, and Chromecast 08 February 2018

As quoted by Bob Iger, CEO, Disney, the long-awaited stand-alone ESPN OTT service is priced at $4.99 a month and will be available this spring, via Apple iOS, Android, and ChromeCast as the initial platform. The app will have three … Continue reading

Netflix dominates VOD market in Netherlands 07 February 2018

Netflix continues to dominate the Dutch video-on-demand market despite an increase in price. According to reports, around a third of Dutch households subscribe to Netflix. The local player Videoland doubled its subscriber base and currently boasts around 400,000 subscribers in … Continue reading