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Brazil’s creators demand VOD regulation 25 July 2016
ANCINE, Brazil’s national cinema agency, is about to start looking into the regulation of video on demand services. While other Latin American institutions are still debating whether VOD and over-the-top (OTT) platforms should be regulated, Brazil seems to be heading … Continue reading
VoD and Non-linear viewing will account for 25% of Dutch TV Viewing by 2025 18 July 2016
On-demand and non-linear viewing will account for 25 per cent of all TV viewing in the Netherlands by 2025, according to a report from Dutch bank ABN Amro on the country’s viewing behaviour. This is up from just 7 per … Continue reading
VoD Services to reach EUR 990 million in Germany by 2021 08 July 2016
Following the market launch of US providers Netflix and Amazon and their intensive marketing activities, VoD has gained in popularity since 2014. A total of 43 percent of all German internet users use chargeable VoD services, which is equivalent to … Continue reading
Nielsen claims half of US households subscribe to VOD services 29 June 2016
According to a new report from Nielsen, that about half of all households in the US partake in subscription Video on Demand services like Netflix or Hulu. While that number was dangerously close to half back in February, it’s been solidified now. Television viewing habits … Continue reading
Netflix delivers content to more than 75 million subscribers in over 190 countries 22 June 2016
TV has changed dramatically in recent years, with VoD services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Video taking centre stage in this new global trend. The streaming giant Netflix is undoubtedly the largest subscription VoD service of the lot, delivering … Continue reading
Hollywood studios sue VOD services in Utah 15 June 2016
Several major Hollywood studios are suing a Provo-based video-on-demand service for copyright violations. KUTV of Salt Lake City reports that Disney, Twentieth Century Fox, Lucasfilm and Warner Bros. studios filed a lawsuit in federal court in California against VidAngel. According … Continue reading
OTT SVOD grows despite 20% giving up one service last year 25 April 2016
According to a study by research firm Park Associates, around 20% of U.S homes having broadband have given up at least one OTT VOD platform in the last year. At the same time, the number of subscribers for SVOD is increasing, from … Continue reading
LeEco investing in CDN for video on demand service in India 01 April 2016
IOT company LeEco, which entered the Indian market with smartphones earlier this year, has announced that it will be investing over $10 million to start an in-house Content Delivery Networks (CDN) in India. It will be launched in 10 cities, … Continue reading
The Future is Streaming; the future is Smart Connected Devices 02 March 2016
Did you know, 35% viewers preferred streaming the Super Bowl 50 on connected devices last month? With video on demand (VOD) services taking the front seat, connected and mobile devices are set to rule the entertainment industry. Connected TVs in … Continue reading
Video streaming services win in the battle for prime-time 25 February 2016
The concept ‘Prime-time’ is something that doesn’t have an impact in video-on-demand services. Hence TV shows that are facing stiff competition for important time slots are being welcomed on streaming services. Time slots play an important role on ratings for … Continue reading
