ESPN Online video offering to be launched in Brazil 22 May 2017
ESPN announced the launch of its multi-platform strategy in Brazil. The sports channel is going to launch a new online video streaming service in partnership with broadband operators which will operate under the ESPN Play brand and will include content … Continue reading
Roku reveals key trends for Streaming Day 22 May 2017
A survey by Roku was released to celebrate Streaming Day on 20 May that was based on finding who and what influences people most when it comes to deciding what to watch. Some of its findings were: 56% of respondents … Continue reading
Music on Demand service launched by PEO TV in Sri Lanka 22 May 2017
New Music on demand – (MOD) service is being introduced by Sri Lankan service provider PEO TV. MOD gives users the opportunity to click on the MOD option on the main menu and enables them to purchase their favorite music … Continue reading
Growth of Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) market: Credence Research 22 May 2017
A new market research report by Credence Research titled “Internet Protocol Television Market (End-user – Commercial and Residential) – Growth, Share, Opportunities, Competitive Analysis and Forecast 2016 – 2023” suggests that the global IPTV market was valued at US$30.64 bn … Continue reading
Western Europe consumer spending driven by Online Video growth 22 May 2017
IHS Markit, research firm expects home video consumer spending in Western Europe to increase with a CAGR of 3.5% per year and estimates that by 2020, it will reach €8.7 billion. Reaching €7.9 billion, the market demonstrated a great expansion … Continue reading
Standalone SVOD service on Claro Video launched by Fox in MÉXICO 22 May 2017
Fox Networks Group (FNG) Latin America announced introduction of its SVOD platform FOX Premium on Claro Video (América Móvil) service in Mexico. Through Mexican OTT, broadband users can subscribe to FOX Premium, without having to subscribe to pay TV services. … Continue reading
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
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