SoundCloud CEO announces to offer more data to artists 26 October 2017
Berlin-based music streamer, SoundCloud begins to offer its data analytics for artists, offering up more insights around playlist activity. Artists can now have answers to questions such as who are adding songs to playlists? how many listens are coming from … Continue reading
Mobile screen usage becomes near mandate for American kids 26 October 2017
According to Common Sense media, streaming on mobile screen has become ubiquitous for kids in the US, with 98% of children under 9 years of age using a mobile device. The penetration rate was only 52% in 2011, which rose … Continue reading
Spotify to promote emerging artists with Rise 25 October 2017
Spotify has launched a new program titled RISE, in an effort to identify promote music superstars of tomorrow. RISE will be available in the US, Canada, and the UK. It plans to highlight four artists every quarter with a … Continue reading
Roku plans expansion in LatAm 25 October 2017
Following the release of the Roku Applicaster in Argentina, Roku has now announced major expansion plans in Latin America. The company plans to release the Roku Express+ and the Roku Streaming Stick+, which are capable of streaming HD, 4K, and … Continue reading
LinkedIn evaluating a move into original programming 25 October 2017
According to a report, social network major LinkedIn is considering a move into original programming. Being a social media service aimed at business professionals, that primarily acts as a networking platform, this would be a diversification to an unrelated business … Continue reading
Eros to sell its content library to Apple 24 October 2017
Eros Group, the largest movie producer in India, is in discussion with Apple Inc., to sell its entire content library for around $1 billion. A deal may also include their digital OTT platform, Eros Now, billed as the Netflix of … Continue reading
Formula1 to launch OTT service for live online coverage 24 October 2017
Formula1 just revealed plans to launch an OTT service to cover the 2018 edition of Grand Prix. The new management of F1, Liberty Media seems keen to exploit digital opportunities, with a live streaming service from races set to be … Continue reading
Smart TV penetration to drive VOD in Peru 24 October 2017
According to a survey by the Peruvian telecom authority, Osiptel the penetration of smart TVs has tripled in Peru over the last two years. Over 93% of the households in the country have at least one TV, a good fraction … Continue reading
Sony seeps into LATAM SVOD market with Crackle 24 October 2017
Uruguay’s pay-TV operator Telespectaculo has added Sony’s SVOD service Crackle to its catalog. The subscription service will be available as an add-on to Telespectaculo subscribers. The service is available for subscribers across mobile and connected iOS and Android devices, Apple … Continue reading
Licensed Audio Streaming Up by 8%: Reports 18 October 2017
According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry’s (IFPI) 2017 Music Consumer Insight Report, global consumers listening through a licensed audio streaming service has grown to 45% from 37% last year. 96% of all internet users consume at least … Continue reading
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