Technological and Monetization Challenges – Live Streaming Summit 22 May 2017

Sourced from an article authored by Nadine Krefetz where she looks at the technological and monetization challenges discussed at the Live Streaming Summit held at Streaming Media East, here’s a summary of the highlights of the event. The four panelists … Continue reading

Viu arrives in Thailand 22 May 2017

Viu, PCCW Media’s pan-regional video streaming service that has a presence in 14 countries in Asia and the Middle East will be launched in Thailand. Premium Asian content with Thai subtitles consisting of dramas and variety shows from Korea and … Continue reading

YouTube launches 360-degree video on the big screen 19 May 2017

360-degree video streaming is being introduced on the big screen by YouTube. Susan Wojcicki, CEO of YouTube announced on Wednesday at the Google I/O conference that the updated YouTube TV app with support for 360 video and will be available … Continue reading

Decline in US pay-TV subscriptions 19 May 2017

A reduction of 802,000 subscriptions in the first quarter of 2017 has taken place due to an increasing number of subscribers moving away from traditional multi-channel avenues for VOD (video-on-demand) as cited by research firm Kagan. There has been 0.8% … Continue reading

Canada’s Bell becomes the latest telecom to move towards OTT 19 May 2017

The latest from North American telecom: Canada’s Bell, is that it will deliver an over-the-top (OTT) video service with an app-based mobile platform from $14.95 a month and will include 30 channels plus all major Canadian and U.S broadcast network’s … Continue reading

VOD regulation debate ongoing in Brazil 19 May 2017

Recommendations on a national video-on-demand (VOD) regulation that would affect every over-the-top (OTT) player delivering video in the country have been announced by Ancine (Brazilian audiovisual agency). This regulation will affect every OTT player providing video in Brazil. It comes … Continue reading

Free model, superior quality makes Tubi TV better than other OTT providers 19 May 2017

Tubi TV with more than 200 subscription video providers is operating amidst other OTT competitors. It’s free subscription service and analytics provided sets it apart from the competition. Premium video providers continue to grow in number and Tubi TV with … Continue reading

Infographic: Key components to launch your OTT platform. 18 May 2017

It’s amazing to see how technological improvements has helped shape the new digital era, from the early days of exchanging messages to where we now do “Live Video” instantly and easily within a matter of seconds! Content owners’ perspectives have also … Continue reading

What Live Streaming means for the future of the Streaming industry 18 May 2017

George Kiong from Standard Media has written an amazing article on what Live Streaming means for all businesses and recommended businesses to include Live Streaming being offered by various social media platforms like Periscope, Snapchat and Facebook Live as part of … Continue reading

Hulu seeks to enhance the TV experience with it’s live TV service 18 May 2017

During its newfront presentation as reported by Streaming Media, two weeks ago, Hulu launched its live service, which offers subscribers over 50 live channels and the company’s on-demand library for $40 per month. Although it looked like a simple combining … Continue reading