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HBO GO app launches in Philippines

WarnerMedia’s streaming service, HBO GO, is now available in the Philippines as a standalone OTT service without any pre-existing TV subscription. The service is accessible online and on mobile devices through the HBO GO app that can be downloaded from App Store or Play Store for PHP149 (€2.64) a month with a 7-day free trial. […]

December 3, 2019

Report: Netflix, Amazon, HBO thus far unaffected by Disney+

The Disney+ SVoD service has been live for nearly two weeks in the US, Canada and The Netherlands. Data from Apptopia, a provider of app analytics, estimates the mobile app has been downloaded 15.5 million times and has generated $5 million (€4.5m) through in-app purchases. Apptopia notes that its revenue data is always post app […]

November 26, 2019

Research: Instagram, Snapchat rising rapidly as viewing platforms

Ampere Analysis has conducted research into the strategies of the digital studios – the creators of ‘made-for-social’ video. It’s a challenging, fast-paced market, where control of IP and the ability to diversify across platforms and revenue sources are essential to success. The report is based on analysis of 60 digital studio groups and their channels, […]

November 26, 2019

Starz rolls out international D2C app

Starz, a Lionsgate company, has rolled out its new international StarzPlay app in the UK, Brazil, France, Germany and Mexico with plans to launch in an additional 20 countries in 2020. “Starz has experienced great success with the Starz app domestically, remaining ahead of the streaming curve with more than 5.6 million OTT customers to […]

November 25, 2019

India: Viacom18 launches kids app

Viacom18, an entertainment network in India, is all set to expand its digital ecosystem with the launch of its first subscription play – VOOT Kids. “Viacom18 has grown over the years by focussing on white spaces that are challenging and yet have tremendous potential. As a network, we have been the undisputed leader in kids’ […]

November 12, 2019

BBC, Sky content and technology partnership

Sky and the BBC have agreed a new partnership that will see the two broadcasters collaborate across content and technology. As part of the wide-ranging partnership, the BBC iPlayer app and connected red-button service are launching on Sky Q, Sky’s next-generation TV platform, offering Sky customers the full BBC iPlayer and red-button experience. Sky viewers […]

November 11, 2019

XITE music app on Sky Q

Sky Q is bringing the best music apps together with the launch of the new XITE app –  an interactive music video platform where users can discover, curate and play music videos, all in one place. With the XITE music video app, music fans can experience a personalised video experience on the big screen. Customers […]

November 7, 2019By Nik Roseveare

No Netflix on older Samsung TVs

Samsung has confirmed that Netflix will no longer be supported on some of its older smart TV models. From December 1st, the Netflix app will no longer work on some 2010 and 2011 models. Samsung wrote on its support page: “Due to technical limitations, Netflix will no longer be supported on 2010 and 2011 TVs […]

November 7, 2019

Sabio launches App Science TV

Sabio, the technology and media company behind App Science, has announced the launch of App Science TV, the company’s advanced TV solution. Sabio says its AppScience Graph approach brings a new level of insights to the TV landscape. The App Science platform was developed to analyse the app ecosystem, locations, and other consumer behaviours from […]

November 6, 2019

ESPN, F1 extend rights deal

As the Formula One circus pitched up in Austin, Texas, for the US Grand Prix, ESPN and Formula 1 revealed they have forged a new agreement that will keep the FIA Formula One World Championship on ESPN and ABC through 2022. F1 returned to the ESPN networks in 2018, seeing double-digit television viewership growth in […]

November 4, 2019By Colin Mann