Amazon launches its very own Subscription VOD Channel – Anime Strike 17 January 2017
Amazon has for the first time launched its own subscription video on demand library as part of its Prime service, curating content from partners including HBO and Showtime. The new service – Anime Strike is the only Amazon-created selection available for Amazon … Continue reading
Netflix Content Spends match Premium Channels 16 January 2017
OTT platforms like Amazon and Netflix are constantly increasing their content spends. According to a new report from a research consultancy firm Ampere Analysis, Netflix’s content spends are now very much comparable to a premium channel group or platform, marking a … Continue reading
Hopster launches on Roku 16 January 2017
Kids educational subscription OTT platform Hopster has launched its services through Roku’s streaming platform in countries including US, Canada, France, the UK and Ireland. The service will now be available in English as well as in French in France. Users … Continue reading
NextVR to introduce Paid Live Events soon 16 January 2017
The virtual reality live streaming startup NextVR is getting ready to host paid live events soon. The company also revealed its intentions to add more subscription content. NextVR has stuck a deal with NBA to stream its live games last year … Continue reading
7 Tips to Increase your OTT Subscribers !! 13 January 2017
No doubt, subscription services attract the most traction for video platforms. Look at Amazon, Netflix, Spotify of your time, where these services started and where are they heading today, adding millions of subscribers with each passing milestone. It definitely takes … Continue reading
Global VOD Market to Grow at CAGR 23.16% in 2017 12 January 2017
According to a recent report covering the present scenarios and the growth prospects of Global Video on Demand market for the period of 2015-2019, the VOD market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 23.16%. The report considered revenues from two segments … Continue reading
Streaming music users top 100 million mark in 2016 12 January 2017
According to a report from Midia Research founder and music industry expert Mark Mulligan, the streaming music subscriptions have reached the 100 million mark in December 2016, as compared to that of 66 million at the end of 2015 and 41 million at … Continue reading
Facebook to test mid-roll video ads 12 January 2017
Facebook is reportedly starting to test mid-roll video ads on its platform so that publishers can monetize the videos they upload on Facebook. According to reports, the trial will allow publishers to place mid-rolls into video clips once a viewer has … Continue reading
Immersive Video Technologies driving Enhanced Ad Engagement 11 January 2017
According to a new research, Virtual reality (VR) and other immersive technologies are driving much better user engagement for video advertising. The study was conducted for immersive technologies including mobile virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and 360° video and found … Continue reading
Disney to launch its own Streaming media Box 11 January 2017
Disney is prepping to launch its own branded Disney Kids TV streaming box that will focus on family friendly entertainment. The new streaming box, which was demoed during CES last week, is due to be launched in 2017 costing some … Continue reading