The Naspers SVOD platform Showmax is all set to shut its operation in Poland. The company will be focusing on the African market. The video streaming service was launched in February last year with local partnerships with Play, T-Mobile, and Vectra. spearheaded by former Google executive Maciej Sojka, the Warsaw-based localized service offered international and …
According to research, people enthusiastic about watching video games are more likely to opt for SVOD platforms. Research also suggests in the US, UK, and China, people who watched video games take an average of six SVOD services, compared to between two and three for non-gamers. Among the video game watchers, 70% watch streaming video …
Leading video-on-demand (VoD) service ALTBalaji establishes itself in the Indian OTT industry firmer than ever with 8.9 million subscribers under its belt. Out of these numbers, 2.3 million users are among the active monthly users. Balaji Telefilms, the parent company of ALTBalaji quoted, it had invested INR 4.5 billion in the over-the-top (OTT) platform as …
Emma, a yoga instructor from Philadelphia is all set to foray into the world of streaming. She is excited about her new video channel where she will guide her more than 12K Instagram followers about yoga, meditation, nutritional information, and other health tips. However, she is cluelessly stuck for the last 3 months with the …
The popularity of OTT services has sky-rocketed across 138 countries as the SVOD revenue set for a humongous $35 billion in 2018. The number is $10 billion more than what it was last year. Research also suggests that there will be 474 million SVOD subscriptions globally by end of 2018. While the US expectedly grabbed …
Movistar Play, the OTT platform of Telefonica Perú has registered 1 million subscriber base in 2 years of its launch. The streaming app has been downloaded by 1.1 million times and currently has 1 million subscribers under its belt becoming the leader of internet video platform in the Peruvian market. Movistar Play delivers on-demand and …
Video streaming giant Netflix finally debuts on Sky as a direct link six months after its partnership with the satellite TV operator. The OTT platform will be available to Q bundle. Sky’s most expensive package for an extra £10 monthly as part of Sky’s “Ultimate On Demand” add-on feature. Existing subscribers of Netflix will only …
Global OTT revenue is estimated to touch $129 billion in 2023 if reports are to believed. The forecast is more than double than the numbers recorded in 2017. In fact, $16 billion will be only added this year alone. According to Global OTT TV & Video Forecasts, out of the 138 countries covered, the top …
Elisa, the Finnish telecom operator has inked a deal with China Broadcasting and Television Media (CBM) to bring the Nordic TV video service for the Chinese audience. The agreement will open doors to 245 million cable TV households in China. Nordic TV is a hugely popular SVOD service featuring Nordic feature films. Series, documentaries, sports, …
OTT players operating across the European continent including industry behemoths Netflix and Amazon Prime Video have to ensure at least 30% of the programming offered in Europe is produced in EU countries. The target can be achieved by commissioning European content, buying existing TV shows and movies – or by paying into national film funds, …
