If you are a media and broadcasting enthusiast and still haven’t registered for IBC 2017, you are surely missing out on the next big things in the industry. IBC is where technology meets media, and it’s going to shape the upcoming … Continue reading
Snapchat is all set to release scripted content before the end of the year as per Snap Inc’s VP of content Nick Bell. It sees itself as creating programming which goes hand in hand to TV. Snapchat is quite early … Continue reading
The number of homes where Roku devices are used is increasing as it becomes a more popular way to consume TV programming as per a new report from Parks Associates. Roku’s leading share of the streaming media player market in … Continue reading
The Mexican soccer club Lobos of BUAP is interested in designing and offering its own OTT platform so as to monetize its sports rights when it plays locally. According to ESPN, they have already started talks with experts for this … Continue reading
Consolidation seems inevitable as the reach of direct-to-consumer (D2C) and video services increases. Netflix and Amazon have demonstrated a high subscriber base across various territories which enables huge content investments which no single-market broadcaster may have thought of. Subscription Video … Continue reading
Free services and the threat of piracy in Latin America (LATAM) could not be as big of a threat to over-the-top (OTT) and subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) markets as it may be thought to be as per a research from Digital … Continue reading
Disney’s branded streaming service is likely to be priced at $5 per month as per MoffettNathanson analyst Michael Nathanson. Further according to Nathanson, the new Disney Streaming service and upcoming ESPN streaming service need to be clearly distinguished. ESPN service … Continue reading
Universal Pictures and Warner Bros studios are making efforts to offer premium movie downloads for $30 to $50 each in collaboration with Comcast and Apple. As per Bloomberg, newly released movies are to be offered via this service. A new … Continue reading
Great Northwest Athletic Conference fans will be able to watch conference athletic events on the 4 major Over the Top (OTT) viewing apps. The GNAC along with Stretch Internet announced that content can be accessed from all the 11 conference … Continue reading
In Germany and Austria, Eurosport Player is joining the Amazon Channels list. This move will bring live sports including Bundesliga football to the platform. Discovery Communications built on an existing partnership which has seen both Eurosport Player and Discovery being … Continue reading