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
Sky and Vodafone collaborate to launch OTT service in New Zealand 18 October 2017
New Zealand telco Vodafone and pay-TV operator SKY TV have unveiled Vodafone TV. It gives viewers the option to switch seamlessly between their smartphone, tablet, and television. With some of the content, viewers have the ability to stop what they’re … Continue reading
Sky and Discovery sign carriage deal 18 October 2017
Pay-TV platform Sky and Discovery have signed a carriage deal which includes delivery of Discovery’s 12 channels on Sky. Susanna Dinnage, Managing Director, Discovery Networks UK, said: “We want to thank our millions of viewers and fans for their overwhelming … Continue reading
Faster Internet to drive APAC OTT market 18 October 2017
OTT video market in APAC region is set to grow owing to the better bandwidth, 4G coverage, smartphone and pay-TV penetration, payment options, and rising per capita income. According to a recent report from GlobalData, these factors collectively expected to … Continue reading
A new Chinese OTT platform is being launched by Zoland Animation for the kids segment 18 October 2017
Zhejiang Zhongnan Animation, more widely known as Zoland Animation, has announced Zokast Kids TV, a SVOD platform for kids. Zokast Kids TV would cater to children of all ages and would provide a safe environment for kids to enjoy watching … Continue reading
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