Industry Updates

Univision rolls out new subscription video streaming service targeting US Hispanics 08 May 2018

American media giant, Univision Communications Inc. (UCI) goes direct to consumers with the launch of its own subscription video streaming service (SVOD). The SVOD service will provide content from RTVE, Televisa etc. and will offer on-demand access to Spanish-language programming. … Continue reading

Ride TV goes OTT, launches on Xfinity X1 07 May 2018

Equestrian-lifestyle network Ride TV goes OTT on Comcast’s Xfinity X1 platform as a (subscription-video-on-demand) SVOD service. The online video streaming platform which will be available at $4.99 per month is distributed by Dish Network, Fios TV, Frontier Communications, Armstrong, Sling … Continue reading

Spotify set to launch online music streaming services in UAE 07 May 2018

According to sources, global online music streaming service, Spotify is eyeing an expansion in the United Arab Emirates. A spokesperson from Spotify quoted, ”Spotify’s long-term goal is to be available in every country”. The popular online music subscription app has … Continue reading

Disney inks deal with Twitter for live streaming 04 May 2018

Walt Disney has joined hands with Twitter to create live streaming content and advertising opportunities from across the entire Disney portfolio on the Twitter platform. Through the deal, Disney’s ABC broadcast network, the Disney Channels, Freeform and the company’s movie … Continue reading

Malaysian online video streaming company Dimsum heads to Singapore 04 May 2018

Malaysian video-on-demand (VoD) company, Dimsum is all set to launch in Singapore. Partnered with  Singaporean cable provider and Telco Starhub, Dimsum focuses on shows and drama series from around the East Asia region. As part of the deal, anime series … Continue reading