HBO and Amazon collaborate for content streaming in Japan 05 February 2018
Following an extensive licensing agreement between media biggie HBO and streaming giant Amazon, the Amazon Prime subscribers have now access to the popular content of HBO in Japan. While around 50 current and catalog titles will be available for streaming … Continue reading
RTVE expands its OTT service to Latin America 05 February 2018
Spanish public broadcaster RTVE has formed several OTT partnerships in order to strengthen its partner base in Latin America. However, Movistar Play, which was to add three international networks such as TVE Internacional, Star HD, and Clan to its portfolio … Continue reading
DreamWorks TV graces OTT platform via Amazon 05 February 2018
DreamWorksTV has been launched on Amazon channels for Prime members which will see Prime members getting access to original shows from the Awesomeness-owned kids and family brand. DreamWorksTV boasts a whopping 3.7 million subscribers on YouTube and the Amazon Prime … Continue reading
YouTube TV debuts on Roku devices 05 February 2018
Interestingly, YouTube TV has finally launched on Roku and both the companies announced the news jointly. The announcement said YouTube TV will be available on “select Roku devices” in the 80 markets in which the service is distributed. As per … Continue reading
Global OTT viewers prefer one access point for video streaming 02 February 2018
If reports are to believed, global viewers, prefer one single access point instead of juggling among online video streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, etc. The study also claims that 39% would prefer to have pay TV or … Continue reading
Spotify releases free music station app for Android 02 February 2018
Spotify, the Swedish streaming giant has come up with a new Android app that would allow users stream curated music station without frequent manual intervention. The service will be available without having to pay for a Spotify premium subscription. The … Continue reading
Korean cable TV network JTBC signs content deal with Viu 02 February 2018
Viu, the subsidiary of PCCW Media has inked a deal with Korean cable TV network JTBC. The collaboration is noted for being the largest content deal that JTBC has signed in Asia. JTBC, which is known for its popular high-rating … Continue reading
DirecTV Now registers 1.2 million subscribers 02 February 2018
The Year 2017 has proved to be a successful year for DirecTV Now which has successfully registered 1.2 million subscribers under its belt. However, the traditional satellite service of the American broadcaster continued to slip, losing a net 147,000 customers … Continue reading
IFFR introduces IFFR Unleashed, its own VOD Platform 01 February 2018
The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) has come up with its (video-on-demand) VOD platform, IFFR Unleashed, which will enable a worldwide audience to access the treasure-trove of films that are a part of the screening at the festival for 47 … Continue reading
Ad spending on free VOD set to touch USD 37 billion by 2022 01 February 2018
Advertising spending on Free Video on Demand (FVOD) content is expected to register USD 37 billion by 2022. The service which also includes YouTube and Facebook will see the number of unique users rising to 4.5 billion by the same … Continue reading