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YouTube SVOD service running into losses 30 August 2017
As per nScreenMedia analyst Colin Dixon, YouTube TV, it’s (Subscription Video on Demand) SVOD service, is losing quite a bit of money. The way Dixon conducted his analysis was, he first priced 48 channels in YouTube TV’s basic tier based on SNL Kagan 2014 data. Then he settled on 35% premium to reflect average current-day …
U.S sports streaming platform to be launched by Turner for broadcasting UEFA matches 21 August 2017
Turner obtains exclusive multi-platform rights to UEFA Champions League & UEFA Europa League with 2018-19 season and is going to launch a new sports domestic premium video streaming platform in 2018 with UEFA matches as it’s direct to consumer offering. Turner has also announced plans to launch new standalone premium sports streaming video service with …
Video on Demand subs increase by 30% in Australia 21 August 2017
Australians are increasingly embracing subscription video-on-demand services (SVOD) delivered via internet as per Sydney-based market research firm Telsyte. Australian subscriptions to these services were up by about 30% in the period ended June 2017. About 49% of Australian households either subscribe to either pay-TV or SVOD services as per Australian SVOD Market Study 2017. About …
Half of US households watch OTT on TV 13 July 2017
As per the latest research findings from market research and consulting company Parks Associates, more than 50% of US broadband households watch Internet video on a television screen. The following are the highlights of findings of the research: 88% of computer-based viewing is from non-linear sources. 72% of non-pay-TV subscribers subscribe to an OTT video …
Twitter enters into the live streaming world in Argentina 12 July 2017
Collaborating with Argentina’s National Basketball League, Twitter is entering the realm of live streaming in Argentina by live streaming the La Liga Championship matches between San Lorenzo and Regatas basketball teams. This is the first live streaming deal for Twitter with a partner in Argentina. Logged-in and logged-out users on Twitter and Twitter’s App installed …
Amazon Prime aims to gain momentum on Prime day 05 July 2017
Amazon’s Prime day is to be on July 11 wherein Christmas in July sale is held for Prime members. The event starts at 8 pm Central time on July 10 and runs until the end of the day on July 11. Prime Day is aimed at growing Amazon’s Prime program that costs $99 a year. …
Now, start streaming audio tracks using Muvi! 13 April 2017
Streaming is in trend. And users are streaming anything and everything from music to movies & TV shows, from audio books to e-learning, from self-motivation and self-help audiobooks to spiritual and religious videos, from listening in on sports updates to watching a live stream of the match itself! Streaming has taken over the OTT landscape, …
What revenue model suits your business? 11 November 2016
How and what to choose as your OTT business revenue strategy also depends on the understanding of your audience’s preferences. Considered carefully, the revenue model can be a very powerful tool defining the shape of your business’s success. A handbook to guide to help you choose the right revenue model for business.
Twitter’s ‘Go Live’ button takes you to Periscope 20 May 2016
Periscope (owned by Twitter) is reportedly testing access from Twitter accounts from Android devices. A ‘Go Live’ button is coming up on the app. On clicking the button, user is redirected to Periscope. As online video platform, Periscope has gained a lot of momentum among live streaming apps. Twitter’s real time nature is a complement …
Oz VOD Service Stan Announce SBS Content Coup 11 December 2014
Stan, the new video-on-demand service from Australia’s StreamCo Media, has signed a deal with public broadcaster SBS for rights to stream a raft of international films and TV series. Stan has already sealed a deal with Sony, which involves the streaming rights to the Breaking Bad prequel Better Call Saul and the critically acclaimed Amazon drama …
