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VOD service Voot expands its global footprint 04 September 2018
With international online streaming players such as Amazon Prime Video and Netflix vying for majority in Indian digital video ecosystem, homegrown VOD service Voot is planning to enter UK streaming market. Video on demand platform Voot aims to stream 18 original shows across different genres in the upcoming few months. Sudhanshu Vats, Managing Director, Viacom …
CBS All Access sets its foot on Amazon Prime 22 August 2018
CBS All Access is now available on OTT platform Amazon Prime and the Prime members in the US will be able to access its content across more than 600 devices on the Prime Video app for TVs, gaming consoles, set-top boxes. The service will also be available on Apple TV and connected devices, including Amazon …
OTT spend set to propel video and global TV spendings to $559BN by 2022 16 August 2018
According to reports, the global consumer and advertising spend on TV and video is predicted to rise to $559 billion in 2022, up from $490 billion in 2017. The revenue generated from over-the-top services such as YouTube, Facebook, iflix, iTunes, Netflix, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video, DirecTV Now, Hulu, NOW TV, and other online video …
SVOD subscribers on rise in Latin America 10 August 2018
According to reports, the number of SVOD subscribers are rising in Latin America, more than double in between 2017 and 2023. The number of subscription video-on-demand subs is predicted to increase from 21.14 million at the end of 2017 to 48.24 million by 2023. Mexico is forecasted to become SVOD leader in 2019, and will …
Comcast customers soon to have Prime Video access on Xfinity X1 03 August 2018
According to reports, Comcast customers now can enjoy SVOD service Amazon Prime Video on Xfinity X1. Comcast, the American telecommunication conglomerate has come to an agreement with the OTT service provider that would enable Comcast customers to have an access to the latter’s online video streaming platform. According to Comcast, this is the first time …
VOD streaming platform TBH all set to launch in South Africa 20 July 2018
New video on demand service named TBH is all set to launch in South Africa. The platform will offer original South African, broader African content, along with a mix of Hollywood movies and series. With its launch, TBH is most likely to compete with leading streaming services such as MultiChoice, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and …
Channel Surfing dies a slow death as SVOD takes the driver seat 16 July 2018
As per studies, channel surfing has taken a hit with increasing SVOD consumption across the globe. People are rather glued to a particular OTT platform or a specific online content rather than casually flipping through channels on TV. Studies reveal that 39% of viewers tune into live programming from a traditional pay-TV provider, down from …
Amazon to foray into Smart TV market 16 July 2018
Amazon is all set to introduce its own branded smart television and reach wider households. Touted to be a conscious decision of a pay-TV attack on popular network Sky, with smart TVs, Amazon will certainly have an edge over its competitors since its OTT platform Prime Video is growing exponentially all over the world. If …
Nickelodeon Japan and MTV MIX to debut on Prime Video 03 July 2018
Viacom International Media Network (VIMN) has signed a deal with OTT giant Amazon Prime Video which will see Nickelodeon Japan and MTV MIX debuting on Prime Video channels. Both channels were launched last year in Japan but only on OTT platforms. The channel distribution gets effective from 3rd July. Mark Whitehead, President and Managing Director, …
Apple hints at own Video-on-Demand (VoD) service 18 June 2018
Apple inches towards its own video-on-demand streaming service with a multi-year content deal with few Hollywood biggies who will steer the tech giant’s content library in the initial phase. Apple is aiming to counter SVOD spearheads Netflix and Amazon Prime Videos who are currently ruling the OTT industry. Apple’s much-touted VOD service will cater in …
