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Amazon launches its very own Subscription VOD Channel – Anime Strike 17 January 2017

Amazon has for the first time launched its own subscription video on demand library as part of its Prime service, curating content from partners including HBO and Showtime. The new service – Anime Strike is the only Amazon-created selection available for Amazon … Continue reading

Hopster launches on Roku 16 January 2017

Kids educational subscription OTT platform Hopster has launched its services through Roku’s streaming platform in countries including US, Canada, France, the UK and Ireland. The service will now be available in English as well as in French in France. Users … Continue reading

NextVR to introduce Paid Live Events soon 16 January 2017

The virtual reality live streaming startup NextVR is getting ready to host paid live events soon. The company also revealed its intentions to add more subscription content. NextVR has stuck a deal with NBA to stream its live games last year … Continue reading

50% of US Broadband Households have Multiple OTT Subscriptions 30 December 2016

According to a new Parks Associates research, some 31% of U.S. broadband households subscribe to multiple OTT services, which is nearly one half of the 63% of U.S. broadband households subscribing to at least one OTT service. The most popular service … Continue reading

Olympics, US election drive Video Monetization Growth 20 December 2016

According to the ‘Q3 Video Monetization Report’ from FreeWheel, content consumption on non-linear is growing fast, and more of this is taking place on bigger screens. The report also stated that the major events in sports and national interest (such as … Continue reading

50% of those who Try VR, Consider Buying a Headset 13 December 2016

according to a new VR study by Parks Associates, 50% of consumers who try a Virtual reality (VR) headset, make plans to buy a headset, and 15% actually then buy it. This research highlighted the importance of personal experience in driving … Continue reading

Amazon Prime Video Launches in Canada 06 December 2016

Amazon prime has decided to get worldwide and even exceed the number of countries that Netflix is present in and to further this plan the OTT video streaming platform launches in Canada. Other video streaming services such as Netflix and Bell’s … Continue reading

French Netflix subs watch 30 hours per month 05 December 2016

Netflix seems to be extremely satisfied in the France. Though the video streaming platform does not disclose any figures, it reports that French subs are the most engaged subs across Europe, streaming over 30 hours of Netflix shows per month. … Continue reading

US VOD Market to Grow at a CAGR of 25.50% During 2015-2019 01 December 2016

According to a recent research by ResearchMoz, the video on demand (VOD) market in the US is expected to grow at a CAGR of 25.50% during the period of 2014-2019. The report focuses on the present scenarios and growth prospects of the … Continue reading

JungoTV launches Omai TV throughout North America, Europe and Vietnam 30 November 2016

JungoTV has announced the launch of a new video streaming platform Omai TV, which hosts some 5,000 hours of Vietnamese, Chinese and Korean programming available across North America, Europe and Vietnam regions. The new OTT platform comes in content partnerships with KBS, … Continue reading