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Netflix launches new app “DVD Netflix” to take DVD orders 30 October 2017
Yes, that’s right! Even today, more than four million customers still use Netflix’s DVD- and Blu-ray-mailing service. However, the service is only open to customers based in the US. The company now has an iOS app as well as an … Continue reading
Canada tops the Netflix binge-watching trend in the world 27 October 2017
Canada has the largest share of ultra binge-watchers on Netflix anywhere in the world. They complete full seasons of TV shows within 24 hours of their release. Other countries in the race are US, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Germany, Mexico, Australia, … Continue reading
Mobile device viewing higher in India than the global average – Netflix 26 October 2017
Todd Yellin, vice-president of product innovation at Netflix, analyzes how Indian viewing habits are different from that of the US. He noticed how personal taste drives consumption for the Indian user. He said, “when it comes to the device mix … Continue reading
Netflix content chief names ‘peak TV’ an analog concept 17 October 2017
According to Netflix content chief Ted Sarandos, it is an analog concept to believe that there are tons of original series across broadcast, pay-TV, and OTT platforms and not enough viewers for them. Peak TV as a concept entered into … Continue reading
Netflix Inflight 2.0 launched at APEX Expo, California 10 October 2017
At the recent Airlines Passenger Experience (APEX) Expo held in California, Netflix announced that it is launching Netflix Inflight 2.0. Netflix is optimising bandwidth consumption for this service, so passengers can stream on their devices at a cost that the … Continue reading
Netflix is set to raise its prices for the standard plan by 10% 09 October 2017
Netflix will now charge $11 per month instead of $10 for its most popular plan, i.e. Netflix Standard. The plan includes HD content and allows subscribers to simultaneously stream on two different internet-connected devices. Netflix is making this raise for … Continue reading
Consumers continue to move away from Pay TV 06 October 2017
According to a Q2 2017 study by TiVo, more than 85% of cord-cutters felt that pay TV services were too expensive. Cost was one of the main reasons they chose to cancel their cable or satellite service. Apart from price, … Continue reading
Revenues get a boost for Australian musicians, with growth in Spotify, Apple Music 06 October 2017
Streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music are generating growing revenue for Australian musicians, according to new figures. Australian and New Zealand artists earned $62 million in royalties from streaming in the year to date, a 127% growth, according … Continue reading
Netflix heads to Canada to establish first international production studio 04 October 2017
Netflix is launching a production house specifically dedicated for creating originals within Canada, with a 5 year $400 million budget. It is the first-of-its-kind production company for the streaming giant outside the US. Netflix will continue to collaborate with Canadian … Continue reading
Revenues and SVOD subscribers to increase two-fold by 2022 04 October 2017
The number of subscription video on demand (SVOD) services is expected to reach 546 million by 2022. It is expected to double the 263 million by end of 2016, according to the latest study from Digital TV Research. It covers … Continue reading
