QYOU Media Inc. has announced that The Q, the company’s Hindi language youth-oriented channel, now available in over 122 million TV households and to over 676 million users via OTT, mobile and app-based platforms in India, will become available on Mzaalo, a blockchain-based online video streaming app in the gamified and entertainment ecosystem. The Q will offer Mzaalo users an array of content targeting young Indian audiences who can earn rewards based upon viewership that can be spent on … [Read more...] about The Q partners with Mzaalo to offer innovative viewer experience
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Netflix launches ‘Top 10 on Netflix’
Netflix announced that it has launched 'Top 10 on Netflix', a new website with weekly global and country lists of the most popular titles on its service. Netflix will publish its new weekly “Top 10 on Netflix” every Tuesday based on hours viewed from Monday to Sunday the previous week for both original and licensed titles. They've broken the lists down as follows: global Top 10 lists for Films (English), TV (English), Films (non-English) and TV (non-English), as well as rankings for over 90 … [Read more...] about Netflix launches ‘Top 10 on Netflix’
GlobalData forecast: Japan SVOD services market revenue to reach US$6.3 billion in 2025
The subscription video on demand (SVOD) service revenue in Japan is expected to increase at a robust compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.7% from US$2.8bn in 2020 to US$6.3bn in 2025, driven by increasing SVOD subscriptions and a steady rise in average monthly revenue per SVOD household, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Japan Subscription Video on Demand Forecast (Q2-2021) reveals that the SVOD subscriptions in the country will increase at a … [Read more...] about GlobalData forecast: Japan SVOD services market revenue to reach US$6.3 billion in 2025
Astro unveils an all-new Astro experience with the addition of Netflix to its service
On November 9, Astro unveiled its all-new Astro experience, enabling customers to stream Netflix on Astro TV and enjoy better value and savings with new subscription packs. The all-new Astro packs are designed for customers who love the streaming and connected world, enabling them to stream all the shows they love on Ultra Box and soon, Ulti Box. Customers can now enjoy their favourite shows all in one place with Astro, from global streaming services like Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, HBO GO, iQIYI, … [Read more...] about Astro unveils an all-new Astro experience with the addition of Netflix to its service
Conviva: Streaming in Asia continues to grow; up 46% in Q3
Despite predictions of a “pandemic peak,” streaming adoption continues to gain ground worldwide and Asia is no exception, experiencing 46% year-over-year growth in Q3 2021 according to the Q3 2021 State of Streaming: Asia report from Conviva, the continuous measurement platform for streaming media. Asia’s streaming growth was led by the western and southeastern regions of Asia, which increased 200% and 164%, respectively, with the eastern and central regions showing more modest growth at 34% and … [Read more...] about Conviva: Streaming in Asia continues to grow; up 46% in Q3
Netflix announces 4.4 million paid memberships in Q3
In its Q3 earnings, Netflix announced that it added 4.4 million paid memberships during the quarter, ahead of its 3.5 million guidance forecast, ending the quarter with 214 million paid memberships. For the second consecutive quarter, Netflix said the APAC region accounted for the most growth, contributing 2.2 million paid net adds. For its programming slate, Netflix’s strategy is to provide members with a wide variety of high-quality content that’s loved and watched in large numbers. Citing … [Read more...] about Netflix announces 4.4 million paid memberships in Q3