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Data consumption of popular video & audio streaming apps compared 14 June 2017

There are tons of video and audio streaming services that exist today that make it easy to access and stream videos and music anywhere, anytime. When not connected to Wi-Fi, streaming on apps like Spotify, Apple Music, Netflix, Hulu or … Continue reading

Cable usage on the decline, video streaming on the rise 12 June 2017

Internet users prefer streaming video than cable according to a new research conducted by CBS. According to a study by Fluent LLC based on cable and TV habits of internet users, 67% of people from all age groups used some … Continue reading

Young millennials prefer OTT rather than broadcast content: Study 07 June 2017

A new study based on the media consumption and content discovery habits of young millennials in the age group of 18-24 years, suggested that OTT (over-the-top) platforms are the most common way for them to consume TV content (71%) wherein … Continue reading

Saudi Arabians prefer viewing online video content on smartphones and tablets – Ampere Analysis 06 June 2017

According to a 13-country study by Ampere Analysis, internet users in Saudi Arabia are the top users for accessing TV and video content online as well as viewing content on their smartphones and tablets. 87% of viewers in the Kingdom … Continue reading

Netflix subscriber base to grow to 128MN subscribers over next five years 06 June 2017

According to forecasts by Digital TV Research Netflix will have 128 million subscribers by 2022 which will be up 44% from 89 million at the end of 2016. Non- US subscribers that are estimated to outgrow the core American audience … Continue reading

Filling the gap between OTT and Satellite TV 05 June 2017

Currently there is an existing integration of OTT with pay-TV platforms in Western Europe, however there hasn’t been such an integration in the satellite sector. According to Mohammed Hamza, SNL, Kagan, senior research analyst as stated in a presentation at … Continue reading

Downloadable video apps have great growth potential 05 June 2017

A great buzz has been created in the SVOD industry segment due to Amazon, Netflix and Comcast’s efforts to offer consumers downloadable video. However analysts and video vendors remain skeptical on the extent of its potential expansion. Netflix announced in … Continue reading

Video streaming service DEOD launched in South Africa 05 June 2017

DEOD (Digital Entertainment on Demand) has been introduced in South Africa bringing more competition to Netflix and Showmax in the African region. Discover Digital divulged the video-on-demand (VOD) entertainment player last month. It’s offering includes a mix of new-release movies … Continue reading

Netflix – Viewing habits in Asian countries 30 May 2017

According to findings of a study, Malaysians love to watch movies and TV series online. The study reveals Netflix’s peak video streaming hour is as late as 10 pm in Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea. Netflix says that at around … Continue reading

Demand for long and short-form content drives VOD growth to $77bn by 2024 26 May 2017

According to Ameri Research, superb demand for programming in various forms and lengths is going to be a big contributor driving video-on-demand (VOD) market growth making the market worth to be $77.7 billion over the next seven years. Worldwide media … Continue reading