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ShemarooMe now Streaming on Amazon Fire TV 22 April 2019
Following the immense success rate of Shemaroo Entertainment Limited’s OTT platform ShemarooMe, it will now be streaming on Amazon Fire TV. With a minimal monthly or yearly subscription charges, it is expected to bring the ultimate satisfaction to viewers. With more than 2500 contents in its streaming library, ShemarooMe is experiencing amazing growth. And this …
The Popularity of VoD Industry is Uprising in UAE 12 March 2019
Streaming services have completely changed the dynamics of the media & entertainment industry in UAE. With more & more millennials opting for on-demand video streaming services, the traditional TV sector is expected to disappear over the next 5-7 years. Maaz Sheikh, Starz Play, CEO said: “Traditional TV will phase out once millennials become the decision …
Cord-Cutting Rate Continues to Grow in the US 08 March 2019
According to Leichtman Research Group’s report, video streaming services including Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video kept soaring across the US market at the end of Q4 2018. Netflix gained 58.5 million paid subscribers, up from 52.8 million the previous year. While Hulu witnessed a 48% increase in its customer base, resulting in 25 million active …
Subscription Pricing influences Purchase Decisions in Streaming Industry 07 March 2019
According to a recent survey by BroadbandNow, 56.9% of people who access streamed content for video entertainment are motivated by price. And 38.9% of consumers, who are less influenced by price prefer using both cable and streaming services. Compared to traditional TV customers, streaming-only users are more concerned about the total cost of service, and …
AT&T Revamps WarnerMedia to improve Video Streaming Service 06 March 2019
As AT&T’s take over of WarnerMedia is a done deal now, the American multinational conglomerate focuses on restructuring the TV & Movie business model of WarnerMedia. The strategic move by AT&T will tune-up WarnerMedia’s video streaming service to compete against media giants like Netflix and Prime Video. The newly minted WarnerMedia unit will include premium …
ZEE5 in Partnership with Celcom, Strengthens its Presence in Malaysia 06 March 2019
ZEE5 announces Celcom as its first partner for content distribution in the South East Asian region. With this deal, ZEE5’s content will be exclusively made available to Celcom customers in Malaysia. Celcom, being Malaysia’s premier and most experienced telecom operator has a huge customer base and the potential to scale-up video-on-demand service provider ZEE5’s awareness …
YY Completes the $1.45 Billion Bigo Acquisition Deal 05 March 2019
YY, the Nasdaq-listed Chinese live streaming giant, acquires Bigo Inc for $1.45 billion. YY which owned 31.7% shares in Bigo, as per reports captured the remaining shares to mark the complete acquisition of the latter. Bigo Inc, the Singapore-based startup owning “Bigo Live” and “Like”, has a demanding presence in the Asian countries and is …
Eros Now Signs Integration Deal With Virgin Media 01 March 2019
Eros Now, the subscription-based OTT South-Asian media platform, signs an integration deal with the World’s largest TV & Broadband company, Virgin Media. The deal promotes an expansion of Eros Now to the UK market through Eros Now Quickie. Virgin TV customers in the United Kingdom can now access the massive library of Eros Now including …
OTT Growth Marred by Illegal Streaming in Vietnam 28 February 2019
The illegal streaming industry in Vietnam is massive and it’s holding back both domestic and international content providers like Netflix. According to the Vietnam Investment Review, Video streaming giant – Netflix is struggling to find a grip on Vietnam’s audience. In a country with over 90 Million population, Netflix has only managed to capture a …
Music Streaming Industry in India Marked 150 Million Users in 2018 26 February 2019
Indian Digital-Music market recorded a figure of nearly 150 Mn active users in December 2018. However, earlier it was bandied that the audio streaming market in India involves around 100 Mn audiences. Presence of popular audio streaming applications including Gaana, Wynk Music, Jio Saavn, Amazon Music, and Apple Music is paving significant growth opportunities in …
