Fox adds VOD, live portfolio to Mexican Dish OTT offer 02 June 2016
Fox Networks Group has launched its VOD and streaming service Fox+ onto the Dish over-the-top (OTT) platform in Mexico. The agreement between Fox and Dish Mexico, the first of its kind in Latin America, will enable connected users to subscribe … Continue reading
One Key to OTT Success: Agile Billing 02 June 2016
In an amazing guest post by James Messer for Broadcasting Cable, he says that consumers are radically transforming the way they enjoy media and entertainment. According to Experian Marketing Services, “an estimated 7.3 percent of U.S. households (8.6 million homes) … Continue reading
Subscription Video-on-Demand Revenues in Asia-Pacific Set to Soar 02 June 2016
According to data from Media Partners Asia, Subscription VOD revenues in Asia-Pacific will reach $4 billion in 2016. The firm also projects 2021 revenues of $13 billion. A Digital TV Research Ltd. report from July 2015 noted that Japan had the most … Continue reading
SPB TV and Shanghai Media Group (SMG) extend their cooperation in broadcasting the latter’s VOD content 02 June 2016
Commenting on the development was announced at the World Content market and comes a year after an agreement to transfer the rights for SMG live content broadcasting (Dragon TV international) to SPB TV, SPB TV general director Kirill Filippov said: … Continue reading
Millennials Use Online Video as a Pillar of Their Marketing Tactics 01 June 2016
According to data from new SMB survey, marketing trends for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are shifting from traditional channels, i.e. print, radio and television advertising, and even classic word-of-mouth marketing, as millennials implement new, more viral digital practices, like … Continue reading
OTT subscribers are ‘just too big a segment to overlook’ 01 June 2016
In an exclusive interview with Fierce Online Video, Tom Christie, Chief Operating Officer, Showtime Networks says the last five years have been the best of Showtime’s existence. Recently promoted to COO, Christie leads network operations, new business development, sales, affiliate … Continue reading
Telegraaf plans news, sports OTT TV channels 01 June 2016
Dutch publisher and media group Telegraaf Media Groep and ITV-owned producer and distributor Talpa have confirmed plans to launch two video streaming platforms this year. The Dutch publisher’s OTT director Mandy van der Wal said the group is working on concepts … Continue reading
Telcos in Ghana embrace OTT calls 01 June 2016
Telcos in the country have reiterated their readiness to embrace OTT calls to optimize their operations in the country. Speaking at forum organized by the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) to discuss OTT calls, the Chief Executive Officer … Continue reading
Amazon takes on Google, Netflix in IPTV shake-up 31 May 2016
The new platform created by Amazon comes as a tough competition to YouTube and other’s video advertising dollars and IPTV traffic. Available to any video creator, Amazon Video Direct gives content makers four distribution options: content can be made available … Continue reading
TrueVisions Launches Video-On-Demand Services 31 May 2016
Thailand’s largest pay TV operator, TrueVisions, has launched a VOD service and several new features for its premium subscribers. Aimed at improving users viewing experience, the operator has debuted six software upgrades. New TrueVisions, as the new service would be … Continue reading