Beijing − iQIYI announced that the company's paid streaming subscribers have reached five million as of 15 June, a 765% annual increase. "The success of iQIYI's paid subscription model demonstrates the strong demand of Chinese audience for online-video platforms with high-quality content. Users' willingness to pay for content reflects the huge opportunity and potential for iQIYI and the online-video market in China," said Yu Gong , founder and CEO of iQIYI. "As iQIYI continues to enrich … [Read more...] about iQIYI reached Five Million paid subcribers
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The Road Ahead for OTT
Singapore – In the world of television and video, the days of the “off” switch are largely gone. With the rise of smart device ownership, combined with improved and affordable mobile connectivity, consumers are hungrier for online videos and they are spending more time watching them. In a 2014 Nielsen online survey of global digital attitudes[1], over 76% polled said they enjoy the freedom of being connected anytime, anywhere. However, there is currently limited access to … [Read more...] about The Road Ahead for OTT
XiveTV expands to Roku streaming platform
Washington, D.C. and New York – XiveTV (pronounced “zive”) announced its expansion to the Roku® streaming platform. Hot on the heels of its launch in February as the first-to-market mobile and streaming documentary network, XiveTV now counts Roku players and Roku TV models as part of a growing list of digital distribution platforms and services that feature its content, including Hulu, YouTube, Amazon Instant Video, and iOS and Android mobile apps. As more viewers … [Read more...] about XiveTV expands to Roku streaming platform
Skip Ahead with Screen Australia and YouTube
Following the success of the first Skip Ahead programme, which reached over 5.5 million views, Screen Australia and YouTube will team up once again to run a second round of the initiative. Google Australia and Screen Australia will each give $200,000 directly to Australian online talent to create original narrative web series to build their global audiences to new heights. Successful recipients will also receive the opportunity to travel to the Los Angeles YouTube Space. The YouTube Space is … [Read more...] about Skip Ahead with Screen Australia and YouTube
Astro goes beyond
Kuala Lumpur – For the first time, Astro sports customers are now able to experience all the best local, regional and global LIVE sporting events beyond TV to Astro on the Go (AOTG) via tablets, smartphones and laptops. Astro announced that all Astro SuperSport, Fox Sports and Eurosport channels are now available on its AOTG platform, thus offering sports fans the convenience of anytime, anywhere viewing. Astro also has plans to strengthen its sports proposition for all Malaysians … [Read more...] about Astro goes beyond
All sports channels on AOTG
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Astro has announced that all Astro SuperSport, Fox Sports and Eurosport channels are now available on its Astro on The Go (AOTG) platform, thus offering sports fans the convenience of anytime, anywhere viewing. Astro also has plans to strengthen its sports proposition for all Malaysians including non Astro customers access to all Astro and Fox Sports channels via an over the top (OTT) service soon. With these additions, AOTG now offers experience for Astro … [Read more...] about All sports channels on AOTG
