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...
Global:
Apple TV+ launches global bet on live sports by acquiring MLB rights
by Hernán Amaya | Mar 8, 2022 | OTT / VOD
Apple TV+ (Apple) has announced its agreement with Major League Baseball (MLB) to broadcast matches in the United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Puerto Rico, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan and South Korea. In this way, the OTT platform makes its debut in the arena...
Global:
TelevisaUnivision to launch new streaming platform Vix on March 31
by Hernán Amaya | Feb 16, 2022 | OTT / VOD
On February 16, TelevisaUnivision unveiled its new two-tier streaming service Vix, which is to make its debut on March 31 and will offer a free-of-charge add-supported option (AVOD) as well as a subscription-based ad-free product (SVOD). According to information...
Brazil:
Europa+ launches in Brazilian market in alliance with Claro
by Hernán Amaya | Jan 26, 2022 | OTT / VOD
Streaming service Europa+, owned by Castalia Communications e Innokap, debuted in Brazil some days ago. The service was launched in this new market in association with telecommunications operator Claro (América Móvil). One year ago, Chief Operating Officer and...