HMV Digital China launches a video streaming platform 03 March 2017
Hong Kong’s largest music and DVD retailer HMV Digital China Group has launched an online bilingual video streaming platform – “Hmvod” in order to compete with Netflix and other video streaming services in Hong Kong. The new OTT service offers 1,500 films … Continue reading
2 in 5 Kiwis have SVOD subscriptions 03 March 2017
According to a recent Roy Morgan Research report, nearly 2 in 5 Kiwis have SVOD service subscription, and 1 in 10 already have at least two subscriptions in their home. The research also stated that over a million New Zealanders now have … Continue reading
VOD service Watcha Play plans to launch in Japan this Year 02 March 2017
According to a Yonhap news agency report, the South Korean OTT platform Watcha Play plans to launch its services in Japan this year. “We’re preparing for the Japanese launch of Watcha Play as early as this year. The time frame will be … Continue reading
YouTube to launch paid TV on-demand Service 02 March 2017
Targeting cord cutters, the Google owned video platform is now all set to take on the OTT platforms like Netflix and Hulu and launch a subscription video on demand service – YouTube TV offering a collection of on-demand TV channels. … Continue reading
DEN Networks launches Video Streaming Apps 02 March 2017
Cable and broadband operator DEN Networks launches a video streaming app DEN TV+ for its users on Android and iOS devices. A DEN subscriber will be able to access the app by entering the VC card number of the set-top box at … Continue reading
Millennials want improved mobile video streaming experience 27 February 2017
According to a recent CSG Systems International survey conducted on some 1,000 millennials (aged 18-35) across US, UK, Brazil and Australia on their expectations for mobile services, found that millennials have clear priorities for their mobile service in the coming years, including increased … Continue reading
Advertising dollars to shift towards mobile video 27 February 2017
Mobile video is gearing up and even passing PC viewing swiftly. According to a recent report, Two-thirds of US consumers watch mobile video on a daily basis and looking at this shift, advertisers are preparing to shift ad dollars in response. According … Continue reading
OTT platform Viu launches in Middle East 27 February 2017
PCCW’s OTT platform Viu is being launched in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Jordan and Egypt. The video on demand service is already available in markets including Indonesia, India, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore. The service majorly offers international, local … Continue reading
Poland’s VOD market has room for new players 23 February 2017
According to a recent research, some 338,000 Polish internet users signed up for Netflix when it entered Poland in January, 2016. However, after the promotional offer for one month free access expired, only 73,600 continued using the service. Netflix managed … Continue reading
Amazon Fire TV Sticks with Alexa Voice Remote to be launched in UK and Germany 23 February 2017
Amazon is all set to launch its new Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote in the UK and Germany starting April. Amazon stated that the new streaming device is up to 30% faster than the original Fire TV Stick, … Continue reading
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