The growing popularity of OTT services has given rise to a lot of competition in the digital market which has only bettered the core output called online streaming. While the Netflixes, Hulus, Prime Videos are winning big and flaunting enviable subscribers in their quarterly reports, often smaller players lag behind despite a good content library …
Online streaming platform YY has reportedly reached a collaboration with leading smartphone maker Xiaomi to operate Xiaomi’s entertainment live streaming service, Xiaomi Live. The deal will provide Xiaomi with technology know-how and operation regarding live streaming programs. YY had a 33 percent jump in the revenue to US$597 million, thanks to wider adoption of value-added …
American over-the-top internet television service, FuboTV is close to 250,000 subscribers, more than double from a year. FuboTV, which was launched in 2015 as a soccer-focused service currently streams live-TV channels with subscriptions starting at $45 a month. David Gandler, Co-founder and CEO, FuboTV quoted, “FuboTV is doing quite well relative to our brand penetration …
Streaming giant Hulu has surpassed 1 million subscribers for its Live TV service. The live streaming service was launched in May 2017 and it offers more than 60 live and cable channels. Packaged at $40 for month, Hulu with Live TV had reached 800,000 subscribers in May. Hulu has more than 20 million overall subscribers …
Swedish streaming giant Spotify along with video streaming service Hulu has added Showtime to its student discount bundle. The deal is an improvement to the previous package which was priced at $4.99 per month. Now, if students subscribe to the bundle instead of subscribing individually to the three services, subscribers will save $25 per month …
Leading audio streaming company in America, iHeartMedia has signed a strategic deal to acquire Stuff Media, LLC, a leading publisher of entertaining and informative podcast content. With this deal, iHeartMedia can leverage Stuff Media’s original content, programming and experienced podcasting management team to further expand its podcasting platform, increase its position as commercial podcast publisher …
CBS is planning to launch its new live streaming news service to cater to more audience needs. CBSN Local, the 24/7 live streaming service will cover anchored news and breaking events from major markets. It is most likely to first launch in News York in partnership with WCBS, the company’s flagship station and WLNY, an …
Game show network Buzzr is all set to launch its free online live streaming service. With the debut of live streaming capability, users can access the retro network through BuzzrPlay.com. Mark Deetjen, General Manager, Buzzr quoted, “Buzzr will be the only game show network available via live stream, and we can’t wait to allow even …
The frenzy behind the live streaming content is not a news anymore. According to reports, streaming video accounts for over two-thirds of all internet traffic and is expected to jump to 82% by 2020. OTT players are constantly evolving their service by investing on original content, prioritizing seamless content delivery and ensuring immersive viewing experience …
According to reports, the number of US households using (over-the-top) OTT service has seen a gigantic growth since 2013 and as a consequence, the no. of cord cutters in the country has tripled accordingly. While five years ago streaming-only homes were just over 5 million, in 2017, the figure clocked 14.1 million. As per reports, …
