by Hernán Amaya | Jan 11, 2023 | Inferior 4 inglés, OTT / VOD
Netflix is making progress in the area of live streaming. On January 11, the OTT announced it had entered into an agreement to be granted a global license to stream SAG (Screen Actors Guild) Awards ceremonies, which are among the most important events in the global...
Global:
Netflix falls short of ad-supported tier initial viewership targets and lets advertisers take money back
by Virginia Anziano | Dec 16, 2022 | OTT / VOD
The new low-priced ad-supported tier launched by Netflix last November has failed to come up to the viewership targets expected for the first stage, as a consequence of which the company has decided to allow advertisers to apply for reimbursement of the money paid for...
Brazil:
FIFA+ to livestream World Cup Qatar 2022 free for Brazilian market
by Hernán Amaya | Nov 17, 2022 | OTT / VOD
Just three days before the kick-off of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the association made the last minute decision to broadcast all the matches of the soccer tournament live free of charge for the whole Brazilian territory through its new streaming platform, called...
Global:
Netflix to make its live content debut with a show by Chris Rock
by Virginia Anziano | Nov 11, 2022 | OTT / VOD
On November 10, Netflix announced its decision to move into the live content segment. The debut will be marked by a show to be performed by US comedian Chris Rock, which will be available worldwide. Although no specific date has been set yet, the special is intended...
Argentina:
Telecom offers Flow Flex to Personal customers without additional cost to allow them to enjoy Qatar World Cup
by Hernán Amaya | Nov 4, 2022 | OTT / VOD
On November 4, Argentine telecommunications company Telecom, which owns operators Flow and Personal, launched a benefit of key importance for its customers with a view to the upcoming FIFA World Cup. It will be possible for users of Personal, whether they are mobile...
Global:
YouTube bets on OTT aggregation by launching Primetime Channels, initially in the USA
by Virginia Anziano | Nov 1, 2022 | OTT / VOD
On November 1, YouTube (Google) launched a new feature called Primetime Channels, which makes it possible to access multiple subscription streaming services by paying the fee for each OTT. According to information provided by company spokespeople, the video platform...