Industry Updates

Univision lets go of Lionsgate, signs content deal with BBC, Viacom 15 May 2018

Univision has announced OTT content deals with major content providers such as BBC, Comarex, RCN, RTVE, Televisa, and Viacom for its SVOD platform after it failed to reach an agreement with Lionsgate for the US Hispanic audience. It may be … Continue reading

OTT subscribers tally to touch 400 million in 2018 15 May 2018

According to reports, over-the-top (OTT) subscriber base will touch a whopping 400 million in the year 2018 and will continue to dominate the traditional Pay-TV services, especially in developed markets. The global OTT video market is set to grow at … Continue reading

Epic TV zeroes in on distribution networks to widen OTT reach 14 May 2018

In order to increase its digital audience reach, Epic Television Network is expanding its footprints through new partnerships with telcos, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), VoD platforms, and other connected platforms. Epic TV is looking to create original content for its … Continue reading

AMC announces free mobile OTT app in Spain 11 May 2018

AMC Networks launches a free mobile app that will also comprise 14 micro-channels for Spanish consumers. The platform namely Microcanales will be available now for iOS and Android devices, with AMC streaming content from each of its 14 Spanish pay-TV … Continue reading

CBS beats Q1 Earnings Forecast, reports $3.76 billion in revenue 11 May 2018

American mass media giant, CBS Corp. beat its earnings forecast for the first quarter of 2018 with a revenue of $3.76 billion, a 13 percent up from revenue of $3.34 billion during the first quarter of 2017. The premium subscriptions … Continue reading