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NBC to Begin Live Streaming 18 December 2014

NBC has announced plans to begin live streaming its network shows, but cord cutters won’t have access to the new service.  The network will start streaming to mobile and desktop devices but viewers will need to provide a login tied to … Continue reading

Netflix Discards Offline viewing, Doubles On Public Wi-Fi 18 December 2014

There had been some hope that Netflix might offer its users the ability to download shows, and watch them in much the same way Spotify offers offline listening. But these hopes have been dashed by the company. Netflix subscribers must be connected … Continue reading

Netflix Now on Dish’s Hopper in First Big pay-TV Partnership 18 December 2014

Subscribers to Dish’s satellite TV service can now access Netflix right from their set-top box. The partnership is a major strategic coup for the online video service and reflects a new level of integration between online and traditional TV. Netflix will now appear for all … Continue reading

DramaFever and AMC to Launch Horror Streaming Site Shudder.tv 17 December 2014

Cable network AMC and Korean drama specialist DramaFever are getting closer to the launch of their second niche online subscription service. AMC plans to launch a service dubbed Shudder.tv, targeting horror fans, in the coming months. Shudder will be powered by … Continue reading

HBO Taps Axtel TV for VOD, TV Everywhere Launch 16 December 2014

Axtel TV has become the first Mexican operator to launch HBO On Demand, the network’s VOD service in the country. The service comes at no extra cost to HBO/MAX package subscribers.  Although not all HBO programming is available on-demand, a wide selection of the … Continue reading

Third of Norwegians Take Up Subscription VOD 16 December 2014

Strong growth over the last twelve months has placed Norway at ‘the digital forefront’. Subscription video on demand in Norway has now been taken up by a third of homes. Norway has the highest SVOD penetration in the Nordic region with 730,000 such subscriptions. Norwegian … Continue reading

US TV Audiences Decline as SVOD Ramps Up 09 December 2014

Viewership for US TV networks is dropping across the board. Subscription VOD on the other hand, like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu Plus, increased by around 12 minutes per day in the same period. Why drive traffic to 3rd party Video … Continue reading

Fuhu Launches Kids-Focused OTT Service 08 December 2014

  Fuhu has unveiled the nabi Pass, a $4.99 per month subscription service created and curated specifically for kids ranging from 3-14. It offers an array of mixed media content from movies, television shows and short form videos, to apps, … Continue reading