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55 million LATAM viewers watched Olympics on smartphone 30 August 2016
2016 Olympics has been the biggest mobile event ever with over 55 million smartphone users streaming the games. Additionally, 120 million videos for the Olympics were played through YouTube and 91 million played through a Video streaming Platform app called Claro. … Continue reading
Stop YouTubing your Videos for Free!!! 25 August 2016
So, you’ve finalized the scripts, put together an awesome crew, got an amazingly talented cast and are all set to launch your own web series! The next step ahead, definitely is to digitally distribute your videos and make some money. … Continue reading
YouTube Kids to Reach Latin America 17 August 2016
Google is all set to take YouTube Kid’s video on demand service to more Spanish-speaking children in Latin America. The service was first tested in Argentina and Mexico, then was launched in Spain, recently in Colombia, and is soon set … Continue reading
Global OTT Market to Cross $65 Billion by 2023 08 August 2016
According to a new market research report by Credence Research, the global over-the-top (OTT) market is estimated to grow by 14.4% CAGR from 2016 to 2023. The OTT market was valued at $28.75 Billion in 2015 and is expected to … Continue reading
LinkedIn announces 30-second video-streaming service 04 August 2016
LinkedIn, which has been recently acquired by Microsoft, takes a clue from Facebook and Periscope and is planning to roll out a video streaming service. The videos are being tested with a restricted audiences of LinkedIn ‘influencers’ for now. Jonathan … Continue reading
54% of Singaporeans watch OTT video services 28 July 2016
More than half (54%) of consumers in Singapore have watched over-the-top (OTT) video services, especially YouTube and social networks, according to a new study which also found children and millennials to be the most avid viewers. The Media Development Authority … Continue reading
Poor USA homes use free to air TV, OTT video accelerating 26 July 2016
GfK’s 2016 Ownership and Trend Report shows 17% of US TV homes relying on broadcast only delivery up 2% from last year with another 6% using just OTT video from Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, or YouTube who do not have … Continue reading
EC demands more European Content from VOD providers including Netflix, YouTube and Amazon 11 July 2016
VOD providers including Netflix, YouTube and Amazon will be forced to include more European content on their platforms under new rules being proposed by the European Commission (EC). Global video platforms may also have to contribute financially to other Europeans’ … Continue reading
Youtube will allow users to broadcast live footage from a smartphone 28 June 2016
Although YouTube has allowed live video streaming from a computer since 2011, users will now be able to broadcast live footage from a smartphone, a function already available from social networks Facebook (via Facebook Live) and Twitter (via Periscope). Smartphone … Continue reading
YouTube RED launches in Australia 23 May 2016
YouTube Red is now available in Australia. One can get ad-free content, stream videos offline and easily access other features without stopping the video. YouTube Red also provides an access to exclusive YouTube Original content from some of the site’s … Continue reading
