Industry Updates

OTT Growth Marred by Illegal Streaming in Vietnam 28 February 2019

The illegal streaming industry in Vietnam is massive and it’s holding back both domestic and international content providers like Netflix. According to the Vietnam Investment Review, Video streaming giant – Netflix is struggling to find a grip on Vietnam’s audience. … Continue reading

Dazn launches its Sports Streaming Service in Spain 28 February 2019

On an expansion mode, Dazn, the subscription-based-video-streaming platform officially gets launched in Spain. The company’s video streaming service is dedicated to sports and already has a strong foothold in Austria, Germany, Japan, Switzerland, Canada, the United States, and Italy. In … Continue reading

Spotify launches Music Streaming Service in India with Custom-Built Plans 27 February 2019

Despite being involved in a legal battle with Warner Music Group, Spotify launches its audio streaming service in India. Earlier this week, WMG filed a legal petition in an Indian Court to block Spotify from accessing its content catalog. Considering … Continue reading

Music Streaming Industry in India Marked 150 Million Users in 2018 26 February 2019

Indian Digital-Music market recorded a figure of nearly 150 Mn active users in December 2018. However, earlier it was bandied that the audio streaming market in India involves around 100 Mn audiences. Presence of popular audio streaming applications including Gaana, … Continue reading

Spotify Acquires Gimlet Media for $230 Million 26 February 2019

Spotify, the Swedish music streaming giant, expands its podcasting portfolio with the recent acquisition of Gimlet Media for $230 Million. Gimlet Media is a popular NYC-based Producer, known for its dramatic and thriller contents. As the podcasting industry is rapidly … Continue reading