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Pantaflix introduces global VOD platform 12 June 2018

German media company Pantaflix Technologies is expanding its global reach through launch of its VOD platform, Pantaflix. Video-on-demand service Pantaflix will be available on Apple TV and users can use its new features. Stefan Langefeld, CEO, Pantaflix AG quoted, “We’re … Continue reading

Disney launches its own VOD streaming app in Philippines 28 May 2018

Entertainment giant Disney launched its own on-demand video streaming app, DisneyLife in Philippines. It will host a wealth of Disney content- music, animated shows, behind-the-scene videos, and full movies. DisneyLife is currently available in UK, China, and Ireland. DisneyLife will … Continue reading

Cord Cutting Went Up In 2015, To Continue 04 January 2016

Since 2008, the number of television channels available to the average American viewer has soared from about 129 to 200. Yet the number of those channels that viewers regularly watch declined this year to just 16.  That startling statistic from … Continue reading

Brazil Looks Up To Smartphones For A Second Screen 01 January 2016

A majority of people in Brazil who watch TV are also using a second—probably digital—screen to do more while they view, according to research. Simultaneous online video services consumption and other social usages is also shifting to mobile. According to … Continue reading

Netflix vs Hollywood Is Getting More Intense 30 December 2015

Good news, Hollywood! Netflix is becoming less interested in buying the movies you make. Also, bad news, Hollywood! Netflix is becoming less interested in buying the movies you make. Ted Sarandos, the executive who spends billions of dollars each year … Continue reading

Disrupters Are Getting Disrupted Now 30 December 2015

Cable companies have been suffering lately as more of their customers have decided to opt out and use cheaper online VOD services like Netflix and Hulu. But now it looks like some of the disrupters may be getting disrupted. Monday night, … Continue reading

UK Is Leading The Shift To Programmatic Advertising 30 December 2015

Programmatic trading is well on its way to dominating the digital ad space and momentum is building to transfer its benefits to TV, with the U.K. arguably leading the way. Barriers blocking the technology’s path will likely see broadcasters and … Continue reading

OS To Monitor TV Set Top Box Unveiled By Chinese Watchdog 29 December 2015

China’s top media watchdog unveiled an operating system for TV set-top boxes on Saturday in Changsha, capital of Central China’s Hunan Province, marking the government’s efforts to strengthen content management. The State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television … Continue reading

Cable Readies For Pick-and-Pay, Broadcaster Worry 29 December 2015

Beginning March 1, 2016, all Canadian TV providers will have to offer a basic package of channels for no more than $25 a month and give consumers the option of ordering individual channels a la carte or in small bundles. By … Continue reading

FreeCast’s OTT Viewership Insights Report Is Out And It’s Revealing 24 December 2015

Having spent much of the year providing this data only to a limited number of content partners, FreeCast has decided to reveal some key statistics to end 2015. Continue reading