Industry Updates

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

Turner EMEA introduces OTT Service in Nordics 21 June 2018

Premium streaming service HBO Nordic is all set to launch a new kids’ and family service Toonix in partnership with Turner EMEA. The new OTT service will be available to viewers on the HBO Nordic website and through selected distribution … Continue reading

Video streaming services grow in Germany 21 June 2018

According to reports, two out of five internet users in Germany (37%) stream series and films on paid VOD portals such as Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Sky Ticket or maxdome. Around 77% of German internet users watch TV programmes, movies … Continue reading

Sony debuts in European OTT market 21 June 2018

Film1, Sony’s premium channel is all set to enter European OTT market starting with the Netherlands. Sony is going direct-to-consumer for the first time in Europe. Film1 which was acquired by Sony in the year 2015 from Liberty Global offers … Continue reading

OTT platform LOVEStv goes live in Spain 19 June 2018

Spanish broadcasters RTVE, Atresmedia and Mediaset have collaborated together to create a joint OTT platform, LOVEStv. The platform will deliver on-demand access to content broadcasted in the last seven days as well as the ability to restart live programmes and … Continue reading