Streaming Services

Netflix has stopped supporting casting from its mobile app to most TVs and streaming devices, directing users to the native TV app instead, while keeping limited support for older hardware

Record labels such as Universal Music and Warner Music are looking to avoid past internet-era pitfalls by demanding attribution and fair payouts as they strike AI licensing agreements

The rivalry signals how the streaming wars have entered a new phase. For years, increasing subscriber numbers to their streaming services was the ultimate goal for media companies

OTT platforms tap into micro dramas and influencer content to compete with social media, drive user engagement and explore monetisation via vertical storytelling and short formats

Driven by massive IPL viewership and CTV penetration, JioHotstar has crossed 300 million subscribers, nearly matching Netflix's global numbers, says JioStar

In May, more Americans watched TV on streaming than on cable and network TV

The numbers seem small. In 2024, streaming video generated ₹35,600 crore in advertising and pay revenues from 125 million subscribers, according to Media Partners Asia

First-quarter earnings rose 25 per cent to $6.61 a share, the company said, easily beating analysts' estimates. Sales grew to $10.5 billion, in line with projections

The digital viewership of the first three matches was 40 per cent higher than last season

The OTT platform has a wide range of content libraries - from Hollywood entertainment, original and reality shows, to content across various Indian languages

The tournament saw a total of over 5,400 million views, with a cumulative watch time of close to 110 billion minutes, as per its release

Reliance reportedly conducted brain-mapping studies, which showed IPL streaming ads resulted in up to four times greater engagement and memorability compared to rival platforms

A Pocket FM spokesperson confirmed the layoffs, stating that the move is part of efforts to secure long-term sustainability and success. The company reported a loss of Rs 165 crore in FY24

Described as India's first subscription-based TV service, Dor will be available on Flipkart from December 1, with plans to expand to other platforms and offline distribution channels in the future

This move highlights the stiff competition in India's streaming market amid a challenging period for the subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) segment

UK-based Omdia expects bundling of streaming video with telcos to plateau by 2029

The Court granted a dynamic+ injunction, allowing for not just the blocking of current infringing websites, but also any future mirror or alphanumeric variations of 45 rogue streaming sites

Apple signed a content deal with Indian telecoms operator Bharti Airtel late in its push for a larger slice of the country's $28 billion entertainment market

Reportedly, the new subscription tier of Spotify will offer lossless audio similar to what the company announced in 2021 with Spotify HiFi

The 1.7 million streams for these songs establishes how much our customers are enjoying the content while we help the artist, Amit Tripathi said