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Netflix in talks with Reliance Jio for content sharing 09 April 2018
Streaming giant Netflix and Indian Telco spearhead Reliance Jio are in talks to collaborate where the former would share its entire content catalog of titles to Jio in return for a royalty fee or that the online streaming service will … Continue reading
Movie Theatre vs OTT: The Curious Case of SVOD Originals 05 April 2018
In 2017, when Netflix was participating in Cannes Film Festival with its action-adventure film Okja which got 4-minutes of standing ovation after the screening, little did it know that it will be ruled out of the film festival the next … Continue reading
Netflix, Telefonica extend partnership in Brazil 04 April 2018
Netflix and Vivo, Telefonica’s Brazilian wing have extended their agreement of video-on-demand (VOD) service for mobile subscribers. Netflix, as per the contract will be bundled to Vivo Turbo and Controle wherein the subscribers will have certain data to spend on … Continue reading
Cord-cutting triples in the US since 2013 03 April 2018
According to reports, the number of US households using (over-the-top) OTT service has seen a gigantic growth since 2013 and as a consequence, the no. of cord cutters in the country has tripled accordingly. While five years ago streaming-only homes … Continue reading
Vodafone Australia unveils Android video streaming device with Netflix promo 29 March 2018
Vodafone Australia has launched its Android video streaming device alongside a Netflix promotion offering which will see certain National Broadband Network (NBN) customers getting a 12-month complimentary subscription. The telecom giant aims to launch its NBN services across Brisbane, Adelaide, … Continue reading
Spanish broadcasters to launch new OTT TV platform to compete with Netflix 26 March 2018
RTVE, Spanish public broadcaster and commercial broadcasters Atresmedia and Mediaset have partnered for a joint OTT TV platform to compete with the biggies of the online video streaming services such as Netflix, Movistar+, HBO, and Sky in Spain. The trio … Continue reading
Americans spend $2 billion on online streaming services 22 March 2018
According to reports, the U.S. audience is spending an estimated $2 billion each month on subscription-video-on-demand (SVOD) services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video etc. 55% of households subscribe to at least one video-streaming service. The report also … Continue reading
Digital pay-TV subscriber base reaches 1 billion 22 March 2018
According to reports, China’s IPTV market has propelled digital pay-TV subscriber base in the Asia-Pacific region. The growth is certainly substantial although (video-on-demand) VOD platforms such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video had three times the number of subscriptions … Continue reading
Disney sets up dedicated Direct-to-Consumer streaming unit 19 March 2018
Disney has reorganized its company into four divisions which has a dedicated direct-to-consumer segment to cater to the company’s need for online video streaming services. The new division is also slated to encompass ESPN Plus which is expecting a 2018 … Continue reading
Netflix takes a slow and steady approach for Africa 16 March 2018
According to New York-based Pivotal Research Group, Netflix will be taking some time to gain a meaningful foothold on the African continent which is struggling with low penetration rates of the fast and affordable internet. Africa accounts for a minuscule … Continue reading
