by Hernán Amaya | Apr 20, 2022 | OTT / VOD
For the first time in the last ten years, Netflix has reported a quarterly drop in its subscriber base on a global scale. The streaming platform lost 200,000 users in the first quarter of 2022, with subscriber count totaling 221.64 million. Shortly afterwards, Co-CEO...
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HBO Max adds shuffle button to play back ramdom episodes of series
by Virginia Anziano | Mar 24, 2022 | OTT / VOD
Streamer HBO Max (WarnerMedia) has introduced a shuffle button on a global scale. The new feature allows users to avoid wasting time in the selection of content, given that the platform selects it automatically. Unlike already in service Netflix’s shuffle button,...
Latin America:
Netflix engages in battle against shared accounts in the region
by Virginia Anziano | Mar 16, 2022 | OTT / VOD
In the context of its strategy to combat shared and lent accounts, on March 16 Netflix announced the launch of two new options to tackle the problem. The first step consists in a trial run to be conducted only in Latin America, specifically in Chile, Costa Rica and...
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Netflix acquires visual effects studio Scanline VFX
by Virginia Anziano | Nov 22, 2021 | OTT / VOD
Netflix moves forward with its plan to acquire companies that may contribute to enhancing its in-house production capabilities worldwide. Following the acquisition of Roald Dahl Story Company (RDSC) and Night School Studio earlier this year, on November 22 the...
Latin America:
Netflix makes new short-form videos available in the region
by Hernán Amaya | Nov 12, 2021 | OTT / VOD
Netflix is gradually releasing a new short-form video feature, similar to TikTok and Instagram Reels, in Latin American countries, according to information confirmed to TAVI Latam by the streaming company’s press department. It is a new kid-targeted version of Netflix...