China may have blocked access to Netflix within its borders, but the country will still be a key driver of SVOD (subscription video on demand) service takeup in Asia over the next five years, says Read more…
(Reuters) – Netflix added over 50% more subscribers than expected in the third quarter as original shows such as “Stranger Things” drew new international viewers and kept US customers despite a price hike, sending its Read more…
Ericsson has signed a slate of deals with leading content distributors for its subscription video on demand (VOD) service, Nuvu. Ericsson says it has acquired more than 2,500 hours of content from international distributors including Read more…
Emerald Media, a Pan-Asian platform established by leading global investment firm KKR for investing in the media and entertainment sector, has acquired a significant minority stake in OTT video platform YuppTV for $50 million. YuppTV Read more…
(Reuters) – Alphabet’s Google said it has bought FameBit, an online technology platform that connects brands with YouTube stars to create promotional content. In a blogpost on Tuesday, Google said the combination would help increase Read more…
Brightcove announced that Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) has selected Brightcove Video Cloud to enable consistent OTT video delivery across their top-tier online publications and enhance the video viewing experience for readers. With Brightcove’s online video Read more…
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian internet streaming company Presto – part-owned by News Corp – said on Tuesday it will cease operations less than three years after launching, a sign that local start-ups are struggling against Read more…
(Reuters) – Facebook on Friday apologized for an error in the way it measured a key metric of video viewership that significantly amplified users’ viewing times on its platform. The social media giant had said Read more…
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