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A user's perception is your reality: Brightcove's Carolyn Pampino

Carolyn Pampino, vice-president of design, Brightcove, talks about the role user interface plays in the success of an OTT

Netflix tests low-cost subscription plan. Check price, compare with others

Netflix's new subscription plan supports smartphone, tablet and computer but can be used on one device at a time

This is how you can get free Netflix subscription for 83 years in US

Netflix is giving a free subscription for 83 years, or 1,000 months, calling it an 'immortal' account. All you have to do is play a video game and get the highest score

Telcos align with streaming platforms to deepen consumer relationships

Airtel, Vodafone Idea, Jio stitch up alliances with streaming platforms in a bid to deepen brand associations and loyalty, in a time of crisis

I&B ministry proposes to bring content on OTT platforms under its purview

As movie halls are also closed due to lockdown, several production houses have released their movie directly on OTT, bypassing theatrical releases

Streaming companies retool the visibility kit with spike in viewership

Amazon, Netflix, Zee5, Disney Hotstar sharpen their digital marketing tools as they look to make up for the loss of OOH in their media plans

From Laxmmi Bomb to Bhuj: Film premieres coming soon on Disney+ Hotstar

The OTT platform has lined up a clutch of Bollywood releases awaiting theatrical premiere for some time now

Race for digital-first film releases hots up on OTTs after Gulabo Sitabo

Both Disney+Hotstar and Netflix are said to have been in talks with producers for a few months now, given the rising competitive intensity

OTT debut of Shoojit Sarkar's 'Gulabo Sitabo' may script a new story

The movie had to take the OTT route first for release rather than the conventional theatrical release due to the lockdown induced by the coronavirus pandemic

An opportunity in disguise

Covid-19 offers an opportunity to improve cable subscription collections using digital platforms - a win-win for stakeholders

Meet Jaideep Ahlawat, the disillusioned cop of crime thriller Paatal Lok

After a decade of waiting in the wings, actor Jaideep Ahlawat is making waves with his first lead performance as a disillusioned cop in Paatal Lok, writes Ranjita Ganesan

Squabble for the silver screen

The skirmish between studios and theatre owners over releasing films online is an aberration. Theatres are not going anywhere

Amazon Prime Video to premiere 7 Indian films; theatre owners miffed

The movies will premiere exclusively on Prime Video over the next three months and will be available in 200 countries and territories worldwide

Karan Johar to Rohit Shetty, big film producers say no to OTT release

Sources say the top four multiplex chains in the country - PVR, Inox, Cinepolis, and Carnival - are asking big producers to wait rather than rush to release their films on OTT platforms.

Film industry caught in a tug of war between exhibitors and OTT platforms

With many big budget movies stuck in the cans, the film industry is caught in a tug of war between exhibitors and OTT platforms

Eros International announces all-share merger with STX Entertainment

Over $75 million in commitments have been already received, while the rest will be tied-up before the execution of the merger

TikTok's Family Pairing feature let parents have control on kids' profile

In addition, TikTok will disable Direct Messages feature for users under the age of 16. This update goes live on April 30

Lockdown impact: Online gaming sees over 100% spike in traffic, OTT at 198%

Also, OTT traffic surged 198.68 per cent, hosting traffic (storage space and access for websites) went up by 62.78 per cent, ISP traffic increased by 54.38 per cent

Most free subscribers of music OTT apps ready to try paid models: report

62% of respondents willing to pay Rs 25 a month as subscription fee; no ads, content downloads, offline browsing key drivers for the switch

Short video streaming platform Quibi arrives in India: Know price, features

Quibi is available for a 90-day free trial for users. After the free trial is over, it will be available at Rs 669 per month