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Amazon launches “Prime Video Cinema” to stream latest theater releases 30 March 2020
Amazon Prime, one of the leading On-Demand video streaming players, launches “Prime Video Cinema”as its cinema hub feature. The global coronavirus outbreak has resulted in closures of theatres and cinemas. Amazon has come up with this new feature that … Continue reading
Global SVoD Subscriptions to reach 1 Billion by 2024 03 June 2019
With the rapid growth in OTT services, the global SVoD subscriptions are expected to increase by 439 million between 2019 and 2024. The total number of SVoD subscriptions will reach 1 Billion by the end of 2024, which is approximately … Continue reading
Amazon PVD to Introduce Royalty-based Payments for Content Suppliers 18 March 2019
Amazon’s Self-Publishing programme – “Prime Video Direct” is all set to go with a new royalty-based payment structure in the US, effective from April 1. With this initiative, Amazon is striving to reward the content according to its quality & … Continue reading
Netflix’s New Feature lets Subscribers watch Video and Chat simultaneously 28 December 2018
Video streaming service, Netflix is all set to woo its Canadian subscribers with a feature where users can group chat with fellow subscribers while watching online videos on its platform. This takes binge-watching to a whole new level. While the … Continue reading
Netflix adds 4 million subscribers in Q3 2018 24 October 2018
Video streaming giant Netflix and Amazon Prime leads the German subscription video on demand market in terms of subscriber numbers. Reportedly, Netflix has recorded a strong growth of subs in the Q3 2018. The streaming platform has gained around 400,000 … Continue reading
French audience prefer SVoD content 17 October 2018
According to research reports, around 30 percent of the country’s online population are willing to watch SVoD content. An estimated 13.6 million French consumers (aged 6+) have watched SVoD content, up by 10 percentage points since December 2017. The report … Continue reading
Video streaming platform Netflix and Amazon spark UK TV boom 21 September 2018
According to research reports, the British TV production sector has witnessed a boost in content consumption thanks to number of programs commissioned by online video streaming platform such as Amazon Prime and Netflix. Netflix and Amazon Prime have altogether spent … Continue reading
Flipkart may go OTT way via Hotstar 18 September 2018
In order to stay relevant in the changing market dimension, Flipkart, the Walmart owned e-commerce giant is currently in talks with video streaming platform Hotstar. If reports are to believed, Flipkart may buy a major stake in Hotstar. The step … Continue reading
HOOQ targets Indian territory, plans to double investment on online video content 15 September 2018
Singapore based video-on-demand streaming service HOOQ is looking to double its India investments as it focuses primarily on English premium video content. The recent growth of Indian OTT video market has prompted many VOD platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime … Continue reading
OTT player Hotstar raises Rs 516cr, to up its game against global players 16 August 2018
Novi Digital media owned OTT platform Hotstar has reportedly secured $73.8 Mn (INR 516 Cr) from Star US at a valuation of $265 Mn. The online streaming media giant will use the funds to combat competition from global SVOD giants … Continue reading
