Video-on-demand - Latest updates on Video-on-demand
SVOD service iflix Arabia launches in five MENA markets 24 May 2017
Zain which is Kuwait’s (Middle East) service provider, has launched OTT TV service iflix Arabia across five of its eight key markets in the region. The video-on-demand service, a joint venture between Zain and iflix (Asian SVOD player) is available … Continue reading
Dish App Streams Live TV, VOD to Amazon’s Fire TV 24 May 2017
Dish Network has introduced an authenticated app for Amazon Fire TV platform that offers viewers access to both live and on-demand video. It has already integrated its pay TV service with Amazon’s voice-driven Alexa platform. The new Dish Anywhere app … Continue reading
Hulu adds new features 24 May 2017
Hulu is including some new features shortly after it launched a new experience alongside the beta launch of a live TV streaming service that includes a cloud DVR component. Related: Hulu Launches Live TV Beta New features and improvements will … Continue reading
Spanish audience move towards pay-video 22 May 2017
According to a report from “The Cocktail Analysis and Telefónica”, more than half of Spanish internet users subscribe to pay-TV or (over-the-top) OTT platforms. Increasingly Spaniards are finding OTT and pay-TV more attractive than linear, free-to-air (FTA) TV. Only 53% … Continue reading
ESPN Online video offering to be launched in Brazil 22 May 2017
ESPN announced the launch of its multi-platform strategy in Brazil. The sports channel is going to launch a new online video streaming service in partnership with broadband operators which will operate under the ESPN Play brand and will include content … Continue reading
Music on Demand service launched by PEO TV in Sri Lanka 22 May 2017
New Music on demand – (MOD) service is being introduced by Sri Lankan service provider PEO TV. MOD gives users the opportunity to click on the MOD option on the main menu and enables them to purchase their favorite music … Continue reading
Growth of Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) market: Credence Research 22 May 2017
A new market research report by Credence Research titled “Internet Protocol Television Market (End-user – Commercial and Residential) – Growth, Share, Opportunities, Competitive Analysis and Forecast 2016 – 2023” suggests that the global IPTV market was valued at US$30.64 bn … Continue reading
Viu arrives in Thailand 22 May 2017
Viu, PCCW Media’s pan-regional video streaming service that has a presence in 14 countries in Asia and the Middle East will be launched in Thailand. Premium Asian content with Thai subtitles consisting of dramas and variety shows from Korea and … Continue reading
Decline in US pay-TV subscriptions 19 May 2017
A reduction of 802,000 subscriptions in the first quarter of 2017 has taken place due to an increasing number of subscribers moving away from traditional multi-channel avenues for VOD (video-on-demand) as cited by research firm Kagan. There has been 0.8% … Continue reading
VOD regulation debate ongoing in Brazil 19 May 2017
Recommendations on a national video-on-demand (VOD) regulation that would affect every over-the-top (OTT) player delivering video in the country have been announced by Ancine (Brazilian audiovisual agency). This regulation will affect every OTT player providing video in Brazil. It comes … Continue reading
