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Sky bets on plug-in stick to take on Netflix and Amazon Prime 30 January 2018

Amidst the intense war among OTT providers, Sky has launched a low-cost plug-in stick which will provide viewers an access to its content on any TV set. This is largely in order to counter the growing influence of Netflix and … Continue reading

Facebook’s video platform “Watch” off to a strong start 26 January 2018

Although Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu are miles ahead of Facebook when it comes to hits on online video content, Facebook’s video platform “Watch” has already raked in good viewership, if a Morgan Stanley report is to be believed. According to … Continue reading

Amazon India set to expand Prime program 25 January 2018

Amazon India is all set to expand its Prime subscription service as a part of its customer retention strategy. It eyes to offer more than 25 million products in the Prime service at a delivery speed of one or two … Continue reading

Amazon Prime Video app now available on Apple TV 11 December 2017

According to a recent announcement, Amazon and Apple have partnered to bring the Amazon Prime Video app to Apple TV in more than 100 countries. Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook had earlier revealed plans to include Amazon’s streaming service on … Continue reading

Streaming accounts for 12% of total TV viewing, says Nielsen data 05 October 2017

According to Nielsen Streaming Meter, the measurement specialist, the overall streaming audience and what they are watching, the data reveals gender playing a big role in viewing habits. Some of it’s findings were: 1,000 U.S homes actively used atleast 1 … Continue reading

Amazon Prime music expands its offering in UK 23 September 2017

Amazon Prime’s music streaming service has expanded to UK with addition of radio stations and on-screen lyrics for its users. Tons of online radio stations have been added for users to enjoy a wider variety of music. X-Ray lyrics is … Continue reading

SVOD growth driven by shifting demographics, premium tiers 08 September 2017

Subscription Video on Demand continues to maintain its momentum with Netflix and Amazon leading in the first half of 2017 according to Futuresource Consulting’s latest bi-annual Living With Digital study. Just under half of UK households and a quarter in … Continue reading

Lionsgate and Hemisphere start Spanish language streaming service in U.S 04 August 2017

Pantaya, a Spanish OTT service broadcasting premium content for the Hispanic community in the U.S will be launched by Lionsgate and Hemisphere Media Group. This service is targeted towards the Hispanic community in the U.S and is being offered at … Continue reading

Hulu users most likely to cut the pay-TV cord 03 August 2017

As per a research from the Diffusion Group, Hulu users are most likely to abandon traditional TV for video on demand streaming options that the service provides as compared to other subscription video-on-demand services when it comes to TV. Hulu’s … Continue reading

US households with Subscription Video on Demand service on the rise 26 July 2017

According to a research from Leichtman Research Group, Inc (LRG), 64% of all US households have a subcription video on demand (SVOD) service from one of the three big players namely Netflix, Amazon Prime and / or Hulu. 51% of … Continue reading