Asia’s content space has proven to be resilient in the past year when productions have been halted due to the ongoing pandemic. This year, we’ve seen multiple co-production deals being inked and hot new Original productions being launched, which says a lot about Asia’s thriving content space. But just how well did 2021 look for content and what’s in store for 2022? We’ve interviewed 10 media companies across studios, OTT platforms, and broadcasters to get their take on what the past year has … [Read more...] about Content is king: What media executives have to say on what’s hot for 2022 (Part two)
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GlobalData: Australia’s SVOD service revenue to reach US$3.2B in 2026
Subscription video on demand (SVOD) service revenue in Australia is expected to increase at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3% from US$1.9bn in 2021 to US$3.2bn in 2026, driven by solid growth in SVOD subscriptions and unique SVOD households, and steady rise in average monthly revenue per unique SVOD household, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Australia Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) Forecast reveals that the SVOD subscriptions in … [Read more...] about GlobalData: Australia’s SVOD service revenue to reach US$3.2B in 2026
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
SLING TV launches Voot with India’s top-rated content
SLING TV expanded its South Asian content with the addition of Voot, the subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) platform owned by Viacom18, a Joint Venture between Network18 & ViacomCBS in India. Available exclusively on SLING TV in the U.S., Voot launches today at no cost to select subscribers, and for $7 per month as a standalone service. SLING subscribers can now access some of the latest and most popular shows from India, including web originals, exclusive companion content and library … [Read more...] about SLING TV launches Voot with India’s top-rated content
Eccho Rights ships Korean package to Exxen in Turkey
Eccho Rights has completed a deal for more than 150 hours of South Korean content to fill a K-Drama strand for the recently launched SVOD platform Exxen in Turkey. The deal consists of three titles from Eccho’s mother company CJ ENM and four from SBS, as well as the streaming rights to SBS' 2020 K Pop Festival which features Korea’s biggest global superstars including BTS, among others. From CJ ENM, Exxen has licensed romantic dramas Cheese in the Trap and It's Okay That's Love, and crime … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights ships Korean package to Exxen in Turkey
Sky TV’s entertainment streaming service, Neon, introduces a revamped platform powered by Evergent
Evergent, the global provider of revenue and customer management for subscription services, announced the results of an ongoing partnership with Sky TV’s Neon, the New Zealand-based subscription video on demand (SVOD) service. Whereby Neon subscribers now have access to a brand new platform, a vast choice of premium content, and streamlined billing options. Earlier this year, Sky TV’s Neon merged with Lightbox to become the largest 100% New Zealand-owned paid entertainment platform. Combining … [Read more...] about Sky TV’s entertainment streaming service, Neon, introduces a revamped platform powered by Evergent
