Israeli telco Partner Communications to launch IPTV services 15 September 2016
The Israeli second largest mobile operator Partner Communications has announced the launch of its IPTV services in the first half of 2017. The company having rebranded itself early this year, announced its urge to launch IPTV through a new fibre optic … Continue reading
Subscription VOD Increases 29% in Past 2 Years 14 September 2016
According to a Digitalsmiths’ report, 63.9% respondents said they used SVOD services on a monthly basis. The report states that there has been an increase of 29% in the user subscriptions for VOD services in last two years. Respondents said they … Continue reading
Time Inc. launches Video Streaming -PEN 14 September 2016
Today, People and Entertainment Weekly, two media houses owned by Time Inc. have launched an ad-supported video streaming platform service called the People/Entertainment Weekly Network (PEN). The free service will be available on People’s website, Mobile Apps, Smart TVs including Apple TV, … Continue reading
OTT Market to Surpass $64 Billion by 2021 14 September 2016
According to a recent TechSci Research Report, Global over-the-top (OTT) market is projected to surpass $67 billion by 2021 as consumers are rapidly adopting online media content over different internet connected devices such as smart devices, laptops, smart TV, etc. The report … Continue reading
Amazon Prime to Stream Live Sports 13 September 2016
Amazon Prime, so far, has been more of a video streaming platform like Netflix than Sling TV. However, things seem to be changing with the service provider. A recent report suggests that Amazon is interested in acquiring video rights of … Continue reading
European SVOD Consumers ditching Pay TV 13 September 2016
According to Guy Bisson, research director at Ampere Analysis, among some 26 million SVOD subscribers in the big five European markets, 36% believe that they will not need linear TV in the next five years. There has also been an emergence … Continue reading
Viewers Quitting Shows due to High Cost: Survey 13 September 2016
According to a new survey from TiVo, more than one third of Pay TV as well as OTT Video streaming Platform consumers are quitting on their favorite shows not because of the lack of interest, but because it has become difficult … Continue reading
Indian OTT Eros Now crosses 1 Mn Paying Subs, Aims 5 Mn 13 September 2016
The Indian OTT service provider, Eros Now has crossed over 1.1 million active paying subscribers. The company has achieved its target of reaching 1 million in this fiscal year and now aims to cross 2 million by 2017 year end … Continue reading
92% European Consumers Say Online Video Advertising Needs Improvements 12 September 2016
According to a recent study, European consumers have demanded a better online video advertisements in order to improve their viewing experience. When interviewed, these consumers cited the problems with today’s online video ads as irrelevancy, volume and poor delivery. The experience … Continue reading
Young Germans consume more VOD than Traditional TV 12 September 2016
According to a recent research by TNS Infratest, young population in Germany aged 14-19 and 20-29, consume more VOD services than traditional TV. The percentage of VOD service consumption among these age groups was at 41% and 34% respectively. YouTube and video … Continue reading