Amazon estimated to surpass Netflix in OTT video revenue – Ovum 20 December 2017
According to a recent study by research firm Ovum, the company predicts that Amazon will overtake Netflix to generate more Over-the-Top (OTT) video revenue in 2018 owing to its multiple pricing options. Ovum said that Amazon’s combination of subscription plans, … Continue reading
DirecTV Now improves streaming quality 19 December 2017
DirecTV Now has built a beta app with a list of improvements that the streaming platform has undergone at the AT&T laboratory. Among one of the major improvements, is better streaming quality which includes a resolution of 1080p playing at … Continue reading
Star India now becomes a part of Disney 19 December 2017
Following Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox, Star India also becomes a part of the company. As part of the deal, all of Star India’s assets, including video-streaming service Hotstar, will move to Disney. With this, Star’s (Over-the-Top) OTT platform … Continue reading
Sony’s SVOD platform Crackle to carry BBC content 19 December 2017
Sony’s (subscription video-on-demand) SVOD platform Crackle will exclusively deliver BBC’s content in Latin America and the Caribbean. BBC Worldwide has signed an agreement with Sony Pictures Television Networks to add shows to the company’s SVOD service and distribute to the … Continue reading
OTT now contributes to 26% Of Video Ad Expenses 18 December 2017
Over-the-Top (OTT) video advertising now counts for 26% off video advertisement expenses, up from just 8% a year ago. It is estimated that OTT ad spend will increase to about 30% by the end of 2017. When it comes to … Continue reading
Amazon Echo now supports SiriusXM and Spotify 18 December 2017
Amazon has now enhanced its multi-room audio support by including SiriusXM and Spotify. The upgrade is from multi-room audio streaming to the ability to use Echos as an intercom system throughout the house. The support is now expanded on their … Continue reading
T-Mobile Plans OTT Launch 18 December 2017
T-Mobile officially announced its plans to launch a new OTT business with the acquisition of startup company Layer3 TV. T-Mobile US Inc. is entering the U.S. streaming service market in 2018. The company’s recent acquisition of Layer3 TV, Inc. is … Continue reading
Disney buying stake in 21st Century Fox 18 December 2017
According to The New York Times, Disney is buying a stake in 21st Century Fox, in an all-stock deal valued at around $52.4 billion. The deal will relieve Rupert Murdoch of his entertainment assets. This deal will promote Disney’s new … Continue reading
Enabling Visual Designer to Customize Website Template 15 December 2017
If your OTT platform were a human, then developers build its structure, while designers wrap it in apparels and accessories. Perhaps the first thing that any user would get drawn towards on your streaming platform, is the look and feel … Continue reading
Redbox To Start On-Demand Video Service 15 December 2017
Redbox, the kiosk-based movie and TV show rental service is set to launch a digital video-on-demand (VoD) a la carte service. The service is now in beta testing and will allow consumers to rent or buy a single movie or … Continue reading