Amazon Prime Video set for 64 million Subs by 2020 23 December 2016
According to a recent Amazon Prime Video study by IHS Technology, the global launch of the OTT platform will draw back 64 million video subscribers by 2020. Just like Netflix, Amazon’s global launch happened without much localization efforts, and the … Continue reading
The impact of Netflix, Amazon and Other VOD Services on Film Distribution 22 December 2016
Film distribution is indeed a difficult job, especially if you’re a small budget, independent film maker. It is even more difficult when you have to convince a big studio or a distributor to buy and distribute the movie for you. … Continue reading
Half of Middle East Subs would Switch Operator for Unlimited Video 22 December 2016
According to an independent research from Openwave Mobility, over 50% of Middle Eastern subscribers would switch their carriers to the one offering an uncapped video streaming service. The research also found out that subscribers blamed mobile operators for poor streaming quality. Mobile data … Continue reading
OTT Video revenues to pass $50 Billion by 2017 22 December 2016
According to a recent 2017 prediction report on how trends and events that will shape OTT video, digital advertising and VR in 2017, it was predicted that OTT video revenues will pass $50 billion in 2017. The report also highlighted following: Top … Continue reading
Movistar opens a Kids’ SVOD for Christmas 22 December 2016
Telefónica’s Movistar has launched a subscription video on demand platform for kids in Colombia to watch on a weekly basis this Christmas season. The platform is available to be accessed only through an Android mobile app. Movistar’s prepaid and postpaid … Continue reading
Pay TV Enters a Period of Slow Growth 21 December 2016
According to a recent study based on the examination of 100 top global pay-TV providers, The Pay TV market has shown a total quarterly increase of 3.45 million subs, up by 0.80% during third quarter of 2016. The survey showed that … Continue reading
238 Million Streaming Media Devices to Connect Homes by 2019 21 December 2016
According to a recent research by NPD, by the end of 2019 more than 238 million streaming devices will be connected to the internet and will be delivered to home TVs. The research states there to be a healthy 59% growth from 2015 … Continue reading
Buffering Is the Biggest Frustration for Video Streamers 21 December 2016
According to a new study by Limelight, if an online video buffers more than three times, 78% of the audience clicks away. Since there is a problem serving regular video, Virtual reality and 4K will have to wait some more. The … Continue reading
Global Internet Connection Speeds Increase 21% YoY 20 December 2016
According to a new State of the Internet report, the global internet connection speeds and the broadband adoption metrics show a positive increase. The average online connection speed in Europe increased in all the countries surveyed year-on-year, with Slovenia (at 14.1 Mbps) … Continue reading
Olympics, US election drive Video Monetization Growth 20 December 2016
According to the ‘Q3 Video Monetization Report’ from FreeWheel, content consumption on non-linear is growing fast, and more of this is taking place on bigger screens. The report also stated that the major events in sports and national interest (such as … Continue reading
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