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Snapchat all set for scripted content in 2017 25 August 2017
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
Movie rental service to be launched early next year 24 August 2017
Comcast and Amazon are joining hands with Apple to develop a delivery system for offering premium VOD titles that are available for home viewing in as less as 30-45 days after debuting in theatres. This is less aggressive than some … Continue reading
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. … Continue reading
Apple sets its sights on original content 18 August 2017
Apple is going to invest $1 billion in original video content in 2018. Apple has huge investments in TV and mobile devices as well as digital download and streaming services. So this step of entering into original content makes complete … Continue reading
CBS International collaborates with Bein Media for multi-year content deal 14 August 2017
CBS studios international has signed a deal with pay TV operator of the Middle East and North Africa (Bein Media) for CBS and CW programmes. The deal offers an assortment of new series which will be available to Bein subscribers. … Continue reading
VOD launched by ZEE Mundo across Americas 08 August 2017
ZEE Mundo which is a Spanish-language, Bollywood-focused network is now including a free video-on-demand (VOD) catalogue. This new offering is targeted at Bollywood fans across Latin America (LATAM) and Hispanics in the US. Instead of offering series and movies that … Continue reading
OTT TV and Video Forecasts in MENA 28 July 2017
Middle East and North Africa OTT TV episodes and movies are expected to generate revenues of $1.75 billion by 2022 which will more than quadrupled the $428 million recorded in 2016. OTT TV & Video Forecasts report reports that SVOD … Continue reading
Axtel introduces streaming service 18 July 2017
Mexican telco Axtel is launching its OTT platform Axtel Play that provides access to subscription services HBO GO, FOX Premium and Crackle. Internet users need not subscribe to Axtel pay TV or other service to avail of the platform. HBO … Continue reading
Lookhu introduces OTT service 18 July 2017
Premium service that consists of niche, short and long-form original content from celebrities and the biggest social influencers is being launched by Lookhu. Lookhu packages are being offered from $2.99 to $9.99 a month and lets users subscribe or unsubscribe … Continue reading
US VOD subscribers usage patterns – TDG Research 30 June 2017
According to TDG research, two thirds of adults in the US watch Subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) services, however, their usage patterns vary greatly. pay-TV substituters that form a small number, spend 68% of their TV time watching SVOD which equates to … Continue reading
