Over three-quarters of global sports fans now want to watch sport exclusively on streaming services, according to Grabyo’s new 2021 Sports Video Trends Report. Grabyo surveyed over 15,000 consumers across 14 countries including Japan, Thailand and India, to identify the video viewing and purchasing habits of global consumers. It found that over one-third of consumers are watching sport regularly across broadcast and digital platforms. The report’s findings show sports fans are growing … [Read more...] about Grabyo report: 79% of global sports fans now want to watch sport exclusively online
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TVB Anywhere collaborate with ZEASN, to bring classic TVB dramas and programs on the global stage
ZEASN, the world’s leading provider of OTT and Smart TV solutions, announced that TVBAnywhere+ is now available on tens of millions of ZEASN enabled smart devices in 15 countries or regions around the globe. The app is the result of the newly signed collaboration between ZEASN and TVB Anywhere Ltd. TVB Anywhere is TVB’s official over-the-top (OTT) service, offering an enormous archive of classic and latest TVB programs for overseas audiences. This collaboration further expands TVB Anywhere’s … [Read more...] about TVB Anywhere collaborate with ZEASN, to bring classic TVB dramas and programs on the global stage
How Asia’s biggest media organizations are driving online audience growth remotely
Since the beginning of 2020, both video production and video consumption have changed drastically. The forced move to remote production, coupled with consumers remaining at home for over a year, has led to significant changes in how audiences are acquired and retained. Media organizations across the Asia Pacific region are still figuring out how to combine the best of both worlds when it comes to on-premises and remote production. Most are opting for the hybrid approach, combining the … [Read more...] about How Asia’s biggest media organizations are driving online audience growth remotely
Viacom18 ups its digital-first ante with the launch of entertainment property ‘Bigg Boss,’ first on VOOT
India’s youngest media and entertainment conglomerate, Viacom18 has constantly challenged itself through delivering innovative and category pioneering content experiences. With a vision to create a future-ready digital business, the network has been at the forefront of a digital convergence with its products and content offerings. In an industry-first move, Viacom18 will now launch its marquee entertainment property, Bigg Boss, first on VOOT for six weeks. Christened as Bigg Boss OTT, it will … [Read more...] about Viacom18 ups its digital-first ante with the launch of entertainment property ‘Bigg Boss,’ first on VOOT
SeaChange International introduces StreamVid cloud-based OTT platform
SeaChange International, Inc., introduces StreamVidTM, an over-the-top (OTT) turnkey platform that enhances every aspect of an organization’s streaming business and allows operators and content owners to connect directly with their subscribers. StreamVid is an end-to-end, fully managed software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform. It supports the full range of business and technical functions from content ingestion and management to curation and monetization. Where the system truly excels is in the … [Read more...] about SeaChange International introduces StreamVid cloud-based OTT platform
ATEME enables AIS to move to next-generation OTT delivery
ATEME, the leader in video delivery solutions for broadcast, cable TV, DTH, IPTV and OTT, has announced it has provided a state-of-the art Just-in-Time packaging and storage solution for AIS, Thailand’s biggest telco and mobile operator. With more than three million subscribers, the AIS OTT platform delivers both VOD content and 200 live channels to audiences across the country. With the previous origin/packager solution reaching end-of-life, AIS was seeking a new Live and VOD solution to … [Read more...] about ATEME enables AIS to move to next-generation OTT delivery