In an effort to reach cord-cutters, Smithsonian Networks has launched Smithsonian Channel Plus. The new SVOD platform has 1,000-plus hours of streaming nonfiction programming which will be available at $5 per month. The new subscription VOD service incorporates Smithsonian Earth, … Continue reading
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) recently launched MTV+ on OTT giant Prime Video channels in Germany & Austria wherein the video streaming platform’s subscribers will have access to the channel for €2,99 per month on their existing Prime membership. A … Continue reading
Acorn TV, operated by AMC division RLJ Entertainment has debuted in 10 new European countries and Caribbean countries including countries such as Venezuela, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, The Dominican Republic, and Guyana. The video-on-demand (VOD) service is available online at acorn.tv … Continue reading
US-based entertainment company has is all set to acquire global OTT service Viewster and its subsidiary Viewster Anime. The fandom of the newly added channels will soon be combined with Cinedigm’s library of channels and content. Cinedign will soon be … Continue reading
According to research, 75% of content will be consumed on OTT (Over-The-Top) platforms in 2021. The major driver of this growth will be regional content. OTT apps’ surge has made entertainment an activity where people spend most of their mobile … Continue reading
Viacom is all-in on embracing over-the-top video, but the company is forging what CEO Bob Bakish believes is a “differentiated strategy” than some of its competitors. The differentiated OTT strategy is built on three pillars: direct-to-consumer streaming services, digital studios … Continue reading
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
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 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
According to research, people enthusiastic about watching video games are more likely to opt for SVOD platforms. Research also suggests in the US, UK, and China, people who watched video games take an average of six SVOD services, compared to … Continue reading