Total video streaming minutes on mobile grew 30 per cent Q/Q in Q1 2020 across four Southeast Asia markets and a further 19 per cent Q/Q in Q2 to reach 657 billion, according to a study published by Media Partners Asia (MPA). The report, entitled Southeast Asia Online Video Consumer Insights & Analytics: A Definitive […]
On-demand and OTT specialist Simplestream and media solutions provider VISTA Worldlink have formed a strategic partnership for the US market, with VISTA now offering Simplestream’s App Platform as part of its VIBE (Video Internet Broadcast Eco-system) end-to-end service for both new and existing customers. The partnership will enable VISTA to combine the elements of traditional […]
From October 5th to 12th, Disney+ is hosting a Drive-In Festival at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. The screening series will bring guests together to enjoy Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic content under the stars in a safe setting. The week will kick off with the world premiere of The […]
Verimatrix has announced that Pennsylvania-based Armstrong, a US cable company offering services in more than 469 zip codes, has deployed the Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS). Armstrong recently incorporated a more sophisticated TiVo platform into its set-top boxes. In order to make the transition worthwhile, the company required a high-quality, easy-to-integrate encryption solution that […]
The total revenues of the TV market in Western Europe amounted to €101.9 billion in 2019, according to the latest Turning Digital report from Rome-based ITMedia Consulting. This figure represents an increase of 1.5 per cent over the previous year, but revenues could fall by 10 per cent in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. […]
Findings from consumer insights firm GlobalWebIndex’s latest commerce report reveal that UK consumers are more interested in subscribing to TV streaming services such as Disney+ and Netflix (46 per cent) and music such as Spotify (30 per cent) than they are for food services (29 per cent). “It shouldn’t come as a surprise that UK […]
Amazon has confirmed that Netflix will soon be available on its Echo Show smart displays, including the new rotating Echo Show 10 In a press release, Amazon said “Coming soon, you will also be able to watch Netflix simply by asking Alexa, with the ability to search, browse, and stream the entire catalogue, including Netflix […]
Superhero drama The Boys has been a huge hit for Amazon Prime Video and now, eager to cash-in on the success, the streaming platform has ordered a spin-off series. The R-rated series will take place at a college for up-and-coming superheroes bankrolled by the evil Vought International conglomerate, according to a report from Variety. Craig […]
The number of US SVoD subscriptions will climb from 203 million in 2019 to 317 million by 2025, despite already being the most mature market in the world. Even Netflix, the longest established platform, will add 10 million subscribers, according to Digital TV Research. This growth is overshadowed by Disney+ (27 million additions) and Hulu […]
Findings from research firm Ampere Analysis’s Consumer Barometer suggest that UK SVoD audiences are now level with Broadcaster Video on Demand (BVoD) for the first time as all age groups report a rise in On Demand viewing time. Ampere’s consumer data for Q3 2020 shows that SVoD viewing remains high in the UK even after […]