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Netflix and Amazon Prime yet to leave a mark in India 06 July 2018
According to reports, streaming giants Netflix and Amazon Prime who are making waves across the globe are yet to leave a solid mark on the world’s second-largest market, India. India has emerged as the second-largest internet market in recent years … Continue reading
iflix wins Best OTT Video Service at Telecom Asia Awards 02 July 2018
iflix, Malaysia based OTT platform bagged the Best OTT Video Service at the 21st Annual Telecom Asia Awards. Asia’s longest running and most prestigious telecom industry awards was themed “Getting real with digital”. The award show honor service providers and … Continue reading
Ebony launches new VOD service in Africa 02 July 2018
African Global Black Entertainment & Lifestyle network provider, EbonyLife TV is going to launch digital VOD service, EbonyLife ON. In alliance with StarTimes, EbonyLife TV is aiming to deliver premium, homegrown content to a larger audience across Africa. Mo Abudu, … Continue reading
SVOD gains popularity in Sub Saharan Africa 26 June 2018
According to research, SVOD revenue in Sub Saharan Africa is expected to reach a whopping US$775 million by 2023. However, the forecast is still considered low due to the lower subscription fee charged by a few OTT platforms. Among the … Continue reading
Instagram launches online video streaming platform 21 June 2018
Instagram is introducing its online video streaming platform, IGTV. The new video streaming platform will give viewers access to longer user-generated videos. With the launch of its online video platform, Instagram is all set to take on platforms such as … Continue reading
Apple hints at own Video-on-Demand (VoD) service 18 June 2018
Apple inches towards its own video-on-demand streaming service with a multi-year content deal with few Hollywood biggies who will steer the tech giant’s content library in the initial phase. Apple is aiming to counter SVOD spearheads Netflix and Amazon Prime … Continue reading
French broadcasters partner for a new OTT service 15 June 2018
In an effort to fight off SVOD such as Netflix and Amazon, France major television groups have collaborated together to create a joint OTT platform, SALTO. France Télévisions, M6 and TF1 have struck a deal for a new OTT service … Continue reading
Atresmedia and Televisa team up to launch new SVOD service 14 June 2018
Spanish broadcaster Atresmedia has signed a strategic partnership deal with Televisa to introduce a new SVOD service focused on Telenovelas. The new SVOD service, Novelas Nova will provide more than 5,000 hours of content. The service is expected to bring … Continue reading
India to be among top 10 OTT video markets by 2022 08 June 2018
According to PwC report, binge-watching to take India to top 10 OTT video markets in the world in four years. With major OTT players such as Netflix, Hotstar, and Amazon prime Video getting immense popularity in the Indian market, according … Continue reading
Kwese Iflix launches VOD digital platform in Zimbabwe 06 June 2018
Joint venture between SVOD service Iflix and Econet Media, Kwese Iflix has launched a VOD digital entertainment platform in Zimbabwe. The Kwese Iflix mobile app will offer live linear broadcast content including on-demand entertainment programmes for an African audience. Mayur … Continue reading
