Industry Updates

Cell C unveils ‘Black’, its new VOD platform 03 November 2017

Cell C revealed its new video-on-demand (VOD) platform ‘Black’ for the first time. Its launch is scheduled on 14 November and will function as a separate division within Cell C which is focused on delivering entertainment and content. Interestingly, it … Continue reading

Wizard World to launch SVOD service for English speaking audience in China 03 November 2017

Wizard World is extending its reach in China with its plan to launch an English-language SVOD service in the country. The service will be launched in partnership with CNLive, one of only seven entities licensed to distribute content over the … Continue reading

Pandora’s on-demand music service now offers curated playlists 03 November 2017

Pandora Premium launched “Featured Playlists”, a set of 250 curated playlists across the categories. Besides these genre-focused playlists, the company revealed plans to offer curated playlists based on moods, activities, specific artists, and cultural moments. The “Premium Playlists” option is … Continue reading

Sky launches smart TV app in Spain 03 November 2017

Sky had launched its OTT service on a web-based platform, Android and iOS apps, and the Sky TV Box. However, the company recently launched their smart TV app for the OTT service in Spain. The VOD service will now be … Continue reading

Revenues Surging for Spotify 02 November 2017

The music industry is expecting its third consecutive year of growth in 2017, thanks to many paid subscription streaming services including Spotify. In the first half of 2017, it recorded a revenue of 1.9 billion euros ($2.2 billion), which is … Continue reading