If reports are to be believed, the value of European OTT market will double from $10B to $20B in the next 5 years. The numbers are an all-time high, with over 2,563 on-demand services having established in the entire European Union. Table of Contents: 1. Trends in Western Europe 2. Trends in Eastern Europe 3….
When Netflix started in 1997, it disrupted the video rental industry by selling and renting DVDs through postal service. Now, not many people remember buying VHS tapes and DVDs from video renting stores. In 2007, Netflix again disrupted the video industry by introducing Video on demand as one of their core services. As Internet speed…
The global demand for streaming services has skyrocketed, with audiences shifting from traditional cable TV to on-demand digital content. Viewers now expect high-quality, easily accessible content anytime, anywhere. This surge in demand has led to fierce competition, making it essential for businesses to establish a strong presence in the OTT (Over-the-Top) space. To stay ahead…
With everyone wanting more stuff to watch online, ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) steps in with a big library of content at no cost. They use data to show you ads and suggest things you might like. While subscription services get a lot of attention, AVOD offers a free option for those who don’t want to pay….
A comprehensive guide on understanding the different components of the FAST ecosystem, the main players in each category, and how they all work together to deliver content to viewers.
Until a few years back, content creators or broadcasters followed a distinct video monetization model. It used to be subscription versus advertising, where the market evolved from advertisements to subscription-based service. But today, those lines are getting blurred and creators are experimenting with a hybrid model. The global advertising-based video-on-demand market size was estimated at…
AVOD (Advertising Video On Demand) is rapidly taking center stage in the VOD industry. The rise of popular players in the AVOD space such as Hulu, Roku, and Tubi has forced the balance to shift from SVOD to AVOD. Driven by the race for audience attention and profitability, leading new services are going through the…
OTT platforms have become very popular these days. Using Netflix, Roku, Amazon Prime, etc. is now synonymous with watching shows, movies, videos or any video content one wants to watch. As OTT grows to become the more preferred platform for viewers, OTT advertising has grown to become a lucrative marketing medium for businesses too. According…
There is a thin line between justifying customer data recording for a better experience and a breach of privacy. Every app on your phone, whether it is an OTT platform or an eCommerce site, records a certain amount of personal data relating to your tastes, preferences, buying or watching habits, location, time spent, and so…
Listen to this article If you’ve ever binged a show on Freevee or Discovery+ you would have encountered a few ads. Have you ever wondered how those ads were placed in those videos? Advertising drives a significant portion of online video revenues. In 2021, the United States alone made $12.9 billion from video ads and…