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Infographic: Key components to launch your OTT platform. 18 May 2017

It’s amazing to see how technological improvements has helped shape the new digital era, from the early days of exchanging messages to where we now do “Live Video” instantly and easily within a matter of seconds! Content owners’ perspectives have also … Continue reading

Hulu seeks to enhance the TV experience with it’s live TV service 18 May 2017

During its newfront presentation as reported by Streaming Media, two weeks ago, Hulu launched its live service, which offers subscribers over 50 live channels and the company’s on-demand library for $40 per month. Although it looked like a simple combining … Continue reading

OTT Video viewed by almost half of France’s internet users 18 May 2017

Streaming video use becomes common with more paid subscribers. According to eMarketer’s latest forecast of digital video usage in France, this year, almost half of France’s internet users (49.7%) and 38.7% of the overall population will access streaming video services … Continue reading

Amazon moves towards UK live music streaming, launches with Blondie London’s gig 16 May 2017

Amazon is making an entry into the live music streaming business in the UK by managing and promoting its own gigs starting with Blondie later this month. This is the their new business based on their music strategy expansion plans, … Continue reading

Netflix to take measures to compete with Amazon in India 15 May 2017

Netflix which has currently fallen behind Amazon’s Prime Video service and local players in India, is making efforts to climb up the ladder in India’s booming video-on-demand market. With an estimated 9.5 million Prime Video subscribers since its launch in … Continue reading

Streaming Enabled TV used by 56% of adults – IAB Study 15 May 2017

In the last two years, number of people with an internet connected TV and the amount of time spent watching streamed programming has gone up. Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB)’s findings reveal that the U.S has passed the halfway point. A … Continue reading

PBS Kids launches streaming video stick with an option to view offline 11 May 2017

An announcement was made by PBS Kids about the introduction of PBS Kids Plug & Play which is shaped like a little race car and is meant to provide kids entertainment on-the-go. Priced at $49.99 , created with support from … Continue reading

DogTV accessible on Amazon Fire and Roku 11 May 2017

The world’s first TV channel, for dogs, DOGTV(https://www.dogtv.com) has been extended to Amazon Fire TV devices across the globe and also on Roku. DOGTV currently available in 13 countries and is a 24/7 digital TV channel that has been created … Continue reading

Amazon’s NFL Thursday Night Football streaming win accelerates its live sports strategy 11 May 2017

Amazon beat Twitter on a deal to obtain streaming rights for 10 of the NFL’s Thursday Night Football games for the 2017 season, which is indicative of how valuable the Company considers offering live sports. Amazon reportedly paid $50 million … Continue reading

Times Warner moves towards Video On- Demand , Jeff Bewkes- CEO 10 May 2017

Growth in internet and broadband penetration and the ease of availability of various OTT and VOD services, have given a typical viewer more option today than ever before. According to Bewkes, the classic film streaming service FilmStruck that launched last … Continue reading