VOD launched by ZEE Mundo across Americas 08 August 2017
ZEE Mundo which is a Spanish-language, Bollywood-focused network is now including a free video-on-demand (VOD) catalogue. This new offering is targeted at Bollywood fans across Latin America (LATAM) and Hispanics in the US. Instead of offering series and movies that … Continue reading
Content Protection Market growth spiked by expansion of OTT and TVE services 08 August 2017
As per Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Global Content Protection Market, Forecast to 2021, market revenues are set to grow from almost $1.7 billion in 2016 to just below $2 billion by 2021 at a compound annual rate (CAGR) OF … Continue reading
Music Streaming Mobile app JOOX in SA 08 August 2017
A music streaming app JOOX that lets South Africans stream and download music has been launched by Tencent Africa. This app will include functionalities like hundreds of local music playlists and soundtracks for every mood. This app will offer free … Continue reading
Apple vs Spotify, who has more subscribers? 08 August 2017
In the realm of music streaming services, it all drills down to the number of subscribers. Spotify’s 60 million subscribers clearly wins over Apple Music’s 27 million. As per TechCrunch, Spotify has acquired more subscribers in a shorter duration compared … Continue reading
Eros may sign a deal with Apple for $1 billion to sell its OTT platform 07 August 2017
Eros’ OTT platform Eros Now may be sold to Apple Inc including its entire content library of films and music for around $1 billion. Eros is also in talks with rival big players like Amazon and Netflix. Eros Pls is … Continue reading
Live Streaming through Facebook Camera in pilot phase 07 August 2017
Facebook live streaming via the camera option is currently in testing phase. This will let users go live from the social media platform from Facebook camera option instead of using the ‘Live’ option on the status update box. Additionally, users … Continue reading
Android, Apple TV support to be added to Plex Live TV 07 August 2017
Plex’s new live TV feature is now offered on Apple TV and Android platforms. It already offers support on the iOS, Android TV and the Plex web app platforms. Also Apple TV will now be able to use Plex live … Continue reading
Malaysia based OTT platform, Sportfix, starts Celcom mobile service 07 August 2017
Sportsfix, which is a news over-the-top (OTT) live streaming sports platform has collaborated with telco Celcom to start a mobile video service in Malaysia. The service broadcasts local, regional and international live on-demand and news sports to mobile devices.
Lionsgate and Hemisphere start Spanish language streaming service in U.S 04 August 2017
Pantaya, a Spanish OTT service broadcasting premium content for the Hispanic community in the U.S will be launched by Lionsgate and Hemisphere Media Group. This service is targeted towards the Hispanic community in the U.S and is being offered at … Continue reading
IFlix collaborates with Kwesé for launch of SVOD in Sub-Saharan Africa 04 August 2017
iFlix which is the world’s leading internet TV service for emerging markets and Econet Media’s Company Kwesé announced their collaboration to bring the streaming entertainment service to sub-Saharan Africa. This is an after-effect of a rapid rise in internet enabled … Continue reading