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Disney to launch an OTT service in collaboration with ESPN 11 August 2016
Walt Disney has announced launching its video streaming service catering sports niche by the end of this year. The VOD service is going to be ESPN branded and will not pull away from the ESPN cable TV network. Disney has … Continue reading
One-third of Americans would like to watch Summer Olympics video live on Netflix 20 July 2016
With the Summer Olympics set to begin on August 5th, cord-cutters find themselves in a familiar dilemma: While they can watch over-the-air content on NBC, they’re locked out of the network’s online streams which require pay TV authentication. One study … Continue reading
OTT TV and video revenues will climb to $64.8 billion by 2021 20 July 2016
The global over-the-top video market is poised for nearly exponential growth, says a report by London-based Digital TV Research Limited. It forecasts that global OTT TV and video streaming platforms will climb to $64.8 billion by 2021. That figure includes projected … Continue reading
Data drives OTT enhancement, but lack of standards is a problem 20 July 2016
With the potential for a record number of new video streaming platforms launching in 2016, along with the addition of exciting new technologies like virtual reality and 4K quality video, the online video world – and the requirements for bandwidth … Continue reading
OTT TV and Video Revenues to Hit Around $65 Billion by 2021 19 July 2016
Global OTT TV and video revenues for 100 countries will reach $64.78 billion in 2021, according to Digital TV Research. That’s an incredible increase from $4.47 billion in 2010 and $29.41 billion in 2015, according to the research firm. From … Continue reading
Limelight says OTT services are surging in popularity 19 July 2016
According to its latest State of Online Video report, 38.4 percent of those surveyed subscribe to 1 service, 18.8 percent subscribe to 2, and over 10 percent subscribe to 3 or more. Only 31.2 percent don’t have any OTT subscriptions. … Continue reading
17% of U.S. homes now access only OTT programming 19 July 2016
According to data from GfK’s 2016 Ownership and Trend Report, 17 percent of U.S. homes now access Video on Demand Services only, up from 15 percent last year. Additionally, 6 percent of homes use streaming services exclusively, up from 4 … Continue reading
Global Video on Demand Market is expected to reach $74.81 billion by 2020 14 July 2016
The Global Video on Demand Market is estimated to be worth $47.25 billion in 2015 and is expected to reach $74.81 billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 9.63%. North America holds the major share of market with Asia Pacific … Continue reading
Global Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) Market to reach USD 79.38 billion by 2020 11 July 2016
Global Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) Market was valued at USD 24.94 billion in 2013 and is expected to reach USD 79.38 billion by 2020, growing at a CAGR of 18.1% from 2014 to 2020 The Global IPTV Market is fueled … Continue reading
61% of millennials subscribe to both pay TV and OTT services 08 July 2016
According to research from Parks Associates, 61% of millennials subscribe to both pay TV and OTT services, which is also higher than the national average of 52%. Approximately 20% of US broadband households cancelled at least one OTT video service in … Continue reading
