Who will win the online video monetization battle? 23 June 2016
Online videos can be tough to monetize and as such there is an ongoing debate between publishers about the merits of Ad based services (otherwise known as )AVOD as opposed to SVOD (subscription-based video services). While the popularity of YouTube and … Continue reading
AMC Networks and Machinima to launch SVOD gaming channel in Spain 23 June 2016
AMC Networks International Iberia is partnering with Machinima, a programming service focused on gamer culture, to launch a subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) channel dedicated to gaming and eSports in Spain and Portugal. The network will be available for pay-TV operators as … Continue reading
SVoD services are expected to grow to 6.4% in the households of emerging markets by 2019 23 June 2016
Video-on-demand is proving to be the fastest-growing consumer revenue model based on digital subscriptions worldwide, according to the latest figures. Subscription video on demand (SVoD) services such as Netflix are expected to grow to 6.4 per cent in the households … Continue reading
Unisphere Research reveals a mixed assessment of VR video 22 June 2016
A Unisphere Research study commissioned by Level 3 Communications shows a marked uptick in interest in virtual reality video delivery. The study, titled “The OTT-Video Services Market: Today’s Trends and What Is Next for 4K, HDR, HFR, and VR,” is based on … Continue reading
Tumblr to join the Video Streaming bandwagon and unveil its platform 22 June 2016
Tumblr plans to join the live streaming video party this week. The Yahoo-owned blogging platform added a cryptic teaser page to its website today, promising that the addition of live video will help its users “learn the metaphysical truth about your Tumblr.” … Continue reading
Netflix delivers content to more than 75 million subscribers in over 190 countries 22 June 2016
TV has changed dramatically in recent years, with VoD services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Video taking centre stage in this new global trend. The streaming giant Netflix is undoubtedly the largest subscription VoD service of the lot, delivering … Continue reading
OTT today offers many choices but little variety 22 June 2016
An interesting insight by Troy Dreier from Streaming Media says it’s an exciting time for online video on demand services as we’re seeing tons of experimentation, with new services launching almost weekly. Inspired by the success of Netflix, dozens of companies … Continue reading
According to a study by YouGov, young are more likely to subscribe to on demand services than the old 21 June 2016
Those aged between the ages of 16 and 24 are the most likely to subscribe to VOD, while the over 55s are significantly more likely to subscribe to cable or satellite TV. “16-24 year olds are pivotal to the future … Continue reading
BARB research says SVOD is actually complementing traditional TV rather than cannibalising it 21 June 2016
An interesting article by Elizabeth Ross compares SVOD and traditional TV. She says one trend that seems to have taken hold of the public consciousness is the rise in subscription video on demand (SVOD) which if we are to believe … Continue reading
Do OTT platforms and TV providers need FCC protection? 21 June 2016
Telletopia Foundation, a nonprofit online video service provider, has formed the TV Neutrality Alliance for OTT service providers and broadcasters to promote “innovation and competition in the distribution of multichannel video programming.” Companies don’t want to cede control to the big and … Continue reading
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