The OTT industry has been growing exponentially since the past decade with the global value of nearly US $121.61 billion as of 2019. According to a recent research report, the global OTT industry is set to reach nearly US $1039 … Continue reading
The OTT industry has been growing exponentially since the past decade with the global value of nearly US $121.61 billion as of 2019. According to a recent research report, the global OTT industry is set to reach nearly US $1039 billion by 2027, while growing at a CAGR of 29.4. While these statistics convey the enormous potential this industry holds, it also gives a glimpse of the growth scope for the key market players. The OTT industry being a highly dynamic one, the trends keep changing with time. And it is of utmost importance to be up-to-date with the OTT industry trends, if you own an OTT platform or run a streaming business. In this blog, we have listed out the top OTT trends in 2021 to give you an in-depth idea about the present OTT industry.
With the increase in usage of smart mobiles, ipads, tabs, smart TVs, laptops, and others, the demand for a wider range of OTT solutions is spiking gradually. As the viewers are not only streaming on their mobiles but also on multiple platforms and devices, the OTT service providers are focusing more on a broad range of apps and platforms such as LG TV apps, Android & iOS apps, Roku app, Apple TV app, Android & website apps with Chromecast streaming and many more! Gone are the days when OTT only implied a simple app and website and as this trend is likely to grow further, the OTT service providers are gearing up with a broader range of solutions.
With the growing user engagement with both VODs and live streaming, such as sports, music concerts, award ceremonies and other events, not only 360 degree streaming is gaining popularity, but also VR technology is expected to take the whole experience to the next level. Parallel to the conventional OTT apps, the VR apps on the devices like Quest, Oculus Go, Rift, and others are being used to stream 360 video content. Furthermore, with the rapid advancement in AR (Augmented Reality) and VR (Virtual Reality), the days are not far when they will transform the whole viewing experience for the OTT users, be it sports streaming or other events or video content. To give you a glimpse, the leading sporting events like NBA, NFL etc. are opting for live streaming with AR and VR technologies to enhance the users’ experience. Not only this, statistics revealed that nearly half of the consumers are willing to experience AR in various video content like movies, series etc. over OTT platforms. These depict the huge potential the immersive streaming technologies hold for the future of the OTT industry.
The availability of high speed internet connection has always been a major driving factor behind the growth of the OTT industry. And with the introduction of the 5G technologies, streaming high resolution videos on various devices has become even easier and more affordable. Starting from better coverage to faster data speed and increased reliability, 5G technology tends to remain a game changer for the ever-growing OTT industry.
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Being affordable and more apt for the viewers’ choices, subscription bundles are getting highly popular around the globe. For instance, the Disney Bundle includes subscription to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, all at the same time. Some of the exclusive perks that makes it high on demand-
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Personalization and UX have become two of the most trending factors in the OTT industry for a while now. Most of the top-rated OTT platforms have already started leveraging AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Deep Learning to provide the users with the personalized content based on their watch history, ratings, likes, dislikes etc. On the other hand, the UX has become a distinguishing factor among the leading OTT platforms in this competitive industry. Despite being a dynamic factor, some of recent UX trends for the OTT platforms are-
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No doubt that the OTT industry is subject to grow significantly both in terms of volume and value. And no matter what the OTT trends are, one of the constants in this industry is- rising demand. With more and more viewers opting for OTT platforms to stream the content of their choice, there is no looking back for the leading market players. If you are wondering when is the right time to launch your own OTT platform, it is definitely now.
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Written by: Ishita Banik
Ishita is a Content Writer with Muvi Marketing Team. Apart from business writing, she is also an acclaimed author of three best seller romantic thriller novels. In 2020, she got featured in The Hindustan Times, a leading news portal as an inspirational Indian author.
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