Industry Updates

AT&T may leave Hulu following WarnerMedia streaming service 05 December 2018

AT&T has indicated it might sell the 10 percent stake in Hulu (US streaming service giant) that it acquired with its $85 billion acquisition of WarnerMedia. Hulu has been recently valued at $9.3 billion, making WarnerMedia’s stake worth $930 million … Continue reading

FuboTV introduces Sports OTT service in Spain 05 December 2018

New York-based over-the-top (OTT) sports streaming service FuboTV has expanded into Spain, lured by the country’s “strong soccer culture”. In its first move outside North America, the service – which launched in January 2015 and has US$150 million in funding … Continue reading

Spotify’s new feature may allow Android users to import songs from their phone 03 December 2018

Spotify is reportedly testing a new feature for its music streaming app on Android devices – one that would allow users to import songs from their phone or tablet. That’s not Spotify’s only new foray, either. It’s also testing a … Continue reading

Netflix to Boost International Kids Content as Viewership Spikes 03 December 2018

Netflix recently created a licensing and merchandising arm that will work with its original kidvid properties. However, the goal is primarily to enhance the value of the IP rather than sell toys and T-shirts. Netflix is doubling down on its … Continue reading

WarnerMedia looking to launch 3-Tier OTT Platform in late 2019 30 November 2018

WarnerMedia has kept the media industry abuzz ever since it announced to come up with an SVOD platform. The media giant recently shared its plan of launching a three-tiered streaming platform that is set to see the daylight in late … Continue reading