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Walter Presents to launch SVOD in the US 02 February 2017
Walter Presents, a curated SVOD video streaming service specializing in offering ad free foreign language dramas, to reportedly launch in the US at $6.99 per month starting this March. The service is available on web platforms for now through WalterPresents.com. Walter Presents … Continue reading
16% plan to watch Super Bowl 2017 via Online Streaming 01 February 2017
According to a recent survey on Super Bowl 2017 viewing habits by MGID, TV wins as most americans prefer watching it via, with mere 2% saying they’ll watch the games using mobile phone. Some 16% of US fans are planning to … Continue reading
Connected TVs are now in 74% of US broadband homes 01 February 2017
According to a recent report by The Diffusion Group (TDG), the penetration of Internet connected TVs has increased about 50 percent since 2013, to 74 percent at the end of 2016 from 50 percent in 2013 among US broadband households. The penetration of … Continue reading
64% of Americans are unaware of what is 4K 25 January 2017
Based on a recent survey by Snell Advanced Media (SAM), despite the broadcasters pressure to invest in 4K technology, some 64 % of Americans still don’t know what 4K is. The survey also found out that Millennials are most likely to know what … Continue reading
1 in 5 Americans will not watch PayTV in 2017 20 January 2017
According to eMarketer estimates, One in five US adults will not watch traditional PayTV programming in 2017. The total number of household subscribers to cable, satellite, and telco TV services will fall down 0.7 per cent to 98.7 million, according to the forecast. An … Continue reading
Netflix is now ‘indispensable’ for many US viewers – Report 19 January 2017
According to the Hub Entertainment Research’s new ‘Branding of TV’ report, Netflix is the new TV brand that has viewers are most reluctant to give up. When surveyed on which TV channel would they prefer if they could only have … Continue reading
Amazon launches its very own Subscription VOD Channel – Anime Strike 17 January 2017
Amazon has for the first time launched its own subscription video on demand library as part of its Prime service, curating content from partners including HBO and Showtime. The new service – Anime Strike is the only Amazon-created selection available for Amazon … Continue reading
Hopster launches on Roku 16 January 2017
Kids educational subscription OTT platform Hopster has launched its services through Roku’s streaming platform in countries including US, Canada, France, the UK and Ireland. The service will now be available in English as well as in French in France. Users … Continue reading
NextVR to introduce Paid Live Events soon 16 January 2017
The virtual reality live streaming startup NextVR is getting ready to host paid live events soon. The company also revealed its intentions to add more subscription content. NextVR has stuck a deal with NBA to stream its live games last year … Continue reading
Global VOD Market to Grow at CAGR 23.16% in 2017 12 January 2017
According to a recent report covering the present scenarios and the growth prospects of Global Video on Demand market for the period of 2015-2019, the VOD market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 23.16%. The report considered revenues from two segments … Continue reading
