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Disney+ launches; 14.3 million subscribers forecast by end of 2019November 13, 2019The Walt Disney Company’s direct-to-consumer OTT subscription video service Disney+ has launched in the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands with Australia, New Zealand and Puerto Rico scheduled to launch in one week’s time on November 19th. IHS Markit Technology clients can log in to read our full analysis.Subscribers Only
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Apple TV+ makes global debut; emphasising high growth subscriber acquisition strategyNovember 01, 2019Apple TV+ is the first of the four upcoming direct to consumer streaming services to launch from media conglomerates Apple, Disney, Warner Media, and Comcast. Apple’s new streaming service strategically launches in over 100 territories 11 days before Disney+ comes to its five initial markets on 12th November. IHS Markit Technology clients can log in to read our full analysis.Subscribers Only
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Netflix stays on target in Q3 in the advent of Disney and Apple’s OTT offersOctober 18, 2019Third quarter results for international OTT subscription video leader Netflix has revealed growing paid subscriptions and revenues both domestically and internationally, with global paid subscriptions growing 4.5% to 158.3 million and revenue growing 6.7% to $5.173 billion. At the end of the third quarter, US subscriptions rose by more than half a million to 60.62 million, while international subscriptions rose by 6.8% to 97.714 million, roughly in line with Netflix internal forecasts. Clients of our Intelligence Services can log in to view our analysis in full.Subscribers Only
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Netflix growth slows in Q2 2019 as it suffers its first domestic subscriber loss since 2011July 18, 2019Netflix’s Q2 2019 results have revealed subscriber growth was well under internal estimations. Netflix added just 2.70 million paying subscribers over the three-month period against the 5 million it forecasted in the previous quarterly report. Clients of our Intelligence Services can log in to view our analysis in full.Subscribers Only
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Apple partners with OEMs to ensure maximum reach for Apple TV+ serviceMarch 28, 2019On Monday 23 March, hardware giant Apple announced the launch of a host of new services at its Cupertino headquarters.. Along with updates and launches around Apple Pay, Apple News and the App Store, the Apple TV app is to be revamped with the introduction of new subscription models and wider device distribution.Subscribers Only
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Nielsen moves further into addressable TV with Sorenson Media acquisitionMarch 15, 2019Information and measurement company Nielsen has unveiled addressable initiative Nielsen Advanced Video Advertising after acquiring US addressable TV technology provider Sorenson Media for $11.3 million in a bankruptcy auction. The new initiative will combine Sorenson’s addressable capabilities with Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) technology, which Nielsen acquired through its 2017 purchase of Gracenote.
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NBCUniversal launching new streaming service in 2020February 12, 2019Comcast-owned NBCUniversal has announced plans for a hybrid online video service that will incorporate both an ad-supported tier and a consumer-paid subscription. Launching in the first quarter of 2020, the core target audience will be pay TV subscribers and Sky customers, meaning that the focus of the service is more of a “TV Everywhere” offer than a standalone direct to consumer subscription.
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Viacom boosts direct-to-consumer pitch with $340 million acquisition of Pluto TVJanuary 24, 2019Viacom has revealed its intentions to go direct-to-consumer via the acquisition of ad-supported streaming service Pluto TV. The deal is worth a reported $340 million and will see Pluto TV operate as an independent subsidiary of Viacom. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2019.
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Infographic: Popularity of Netflix across CEE in 2017December 15, 2017The infographic features a map showing Netflix subscriptions as a share of broadband households. This demonstrates the penetration the international service has achieved for its addressable audience over 2017 in each respective market. The infographic is using the updated data from IHS Markit, for service consumption as well as the measure of connected households.Subscribers Only
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Net neutrality in the United States: Why it matters to operators (infographic)December 14, 2017With the repeal of net neutrality regulations passing at the FCC, this infographic shows why net neutrality matters so much to network operators in the United States.Subscribers Only
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HBO Go’s move to go standalone crystallises the path to unbundled future for the industryNovember 17, 2017Time Warner’s HBO has made subscription to its online video service, HBO Go, available on standalone basis in four markets of Central & Eastern Europe. With its timing, this is a smart move on the part of HBO. While the service is likely to turn out as an attractive offer for the target market, the move won't be pleasing to company's distributing telecom operator partners.
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South Korean broadcasters launch Kocowa, a new online streaming service in the USJuly 28, 2017Three of South Korea's leading broadcasters have launched Kocowa (Korean Content Wave), an online video streaming service, in the US. The service, launched on 24 July, is backed by Korean Content Platform (KCP), a US-based joint venture company between Korean Broadcasting System (KBS), Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) and Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS). The service offers content from these broadcasters with English subtitles, with some shows airing six hours after broadcast in South Korea.
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Snap partners with Time Warner to lift mobile advertising shareJune 21, 2017Snap has signed an estimated $100 million deal with Hollywood studio Time Warner. Time Warner will create up to 10 original shows a year for Snapchat in a range of genres including scripted dramas, comedies and documentaries. These shows will run three to five minutes in a mobile-friendly vertical format. Currently there is one new show airing per day and Time Warner expects to increase this to three shows per day by the end of this year. As part of the deal, Time Warner will also commit to investing in ads from Time Warner properties like HBO, Turner and Warner Bros. on Snapchat over the next two years. Ad revenue will be split evenly between the two partners.
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Leading Polish video portal by Onet.pl has discontinued its subscription service VOD+February 10, 2017The Polish online video portal VOD.pl has ceased activities of VOD+, its subscription video on demand (SVoD) offering, 31 January 2017.
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Acorn TV, niche online SVOD channel, more than doubles subscribersFebruary 01, 2017Subscription Video-on-Demand (SVoD) service, AcornTV, was reported to have 430,000 subscribers by December 2016.
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Liberty Global builds cable TV leadership in Poland with Multimedia Polska dealOctober 20, 2016Liberty Global has agreed to acquire Multimedia Polska, the third largest cable company in Poland, through its subsidiary UPC Polska. The deal is valued at PLN 3 billion ($760 million), but Liberty Global warned that the price may be adjusted downwards due to the operational and financial performance of Multimedia Polska prior to closure. The deal is subject to regulatory approval.Subscribers Only
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Netflix pursues Polish marketAugust 12, 2016Netflix has identified Poland and Turkey as its next targets for service localisation, and in Poland has already introduced local pricing. Previously available for €7.99, €9.99 or €11.99 a month, it is now respectively priced at PLN 34, PLN 43 and PLN 52.Subscribers Only
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Wal-Mart sets sights on Amazon with acquisition of e-tailer Jet.comAugust 11, 2016Wal-Mart's acquisition of US e-tailer Jet.com is part of the brick-and-mortar giant's stated strategy to bolster its online businessSubscribers Only
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ShowMax expands footprint into Sub-Saharan AfricaJune 13, 2016Subscription video-on-demand (SVoD) service ShowMax, has expanded its reach to 37 Sub-Saharan African countries. The online TV and movie service, which is a subsidiary of multinational media group Naspers, launched first in South Africa in August of 2015, with the remaining countries launching in May of 2016.Subscribers Only
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Amazon Launches Amazon Video Direct with Flexible Business Models for Content OwnersMay 12, 2016Amazon has launched Amazon Video Direct, which allows video content owners to specify a range of different business models to generate revenue from their content. Content rights are also granted to Amazon on a non-exclusive base, meaning that videos can be used on, or taken from, other video platforms associated with content owners.Subscribers Only
