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The 800-pound gorilla of Indian streaming wants to go where its rivals fear to tread: bite-sized videos
Shrinking budgets, fewer projects, and a fixation on bankable “stars” over innovative stories—the new reality of Netflix, Amazon Prime, and other OTT platforms
ABS lost its broadcasting crown in 2020. Now, pivoting to new markets, it’s staging a turnaround with fresh audiences, though the road to full recovery remains winding
Airtel, Jio, and Vi push for "fair share". Tech giants don’t want to part with their incredible cash piles for telecom access. But the government’s decision is not likely to come before 2024 General Elections
Armed with a combined arsenal of content from Sony and Zee, the streaming platform could become a force to reckon with, threatening even market leaders such as Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ Hotstar
After saying goodbye to IPL, HBO, and Formula One, it is going back to its mass entertainment roots
The rise of OTT platforms coupled with high ticket and F&B prices at multiplexes is keeping people at home and India’s theatres empty
From regional content to as-cheap-as-it-gets subscription brackets, Spotify is willing to try anything. After all, it needs India now
For a hot minute, YouTube wanted to be a creator in the mould of Netflix and Prime Video. While the closure of its Originals platform in January marked the end of that dream, it also meant that YouTube was going back to familiar grounds—ad revenue from user-generated content. But this time, its monetisation strategy has ad-free subscription plans in the mix.
Viu sneaking ahead of global major Netflix in paid users—5.2 million vs 4.5 million—in Southeast Asia is a big deal. But stiff competitors with similar playbooks and bigger war chests, namely Baidu’s iQIYI and Tencent’s WeTV, are closing in on Viu’s freemium dominance
Disney+ Hotstar is planning for the worst—that it could lose its crown jewel, the Indian Premier League, which generates nearly 50% of its ad revenue in India. Up its sleeve is a revamped subscription strategy and a focus on original content
Amazon wants to be a marketplace for India’s 40-plus streaming platforms, with the impending launch of Prime Video Channels in the country. But the big names in the Indian OTT industry, like Netflix and Disney+ Hotstar, have so far stayed away
The 25-year-old broadcast giant has reportedly lost 15% of its pay-TV subscribers since 2016. Its road to redemption lies between keeping its linear TV crown and bringing together its subscription video on-demand (SVOD) rivals
Already a feature of the US investment scene, Southeast Asian alumni networks are now banding together to offer ‘smart’ capital to fledgeling startups. And the trailblazer is, ironically, Uber, which exited the region in 2018
Malaysia’s 15 subscriber video on-demand (SVOD) platforms are increasingly hunting for local content, which is great for its filmmakers and showrunners. But the entrance of the digital disruptors has not been as game-changing as it could be
Reliance Jio is restructuring its spider web of companies to put Jio Fiber in the living rooms of 50 million homes. Armed with revamped tariff plans and a combined TV+OTT offering, it’s looking to conquer both broadband and television
Two video streaming platforms, two mass markets. One is the mirror image of the other. Now they’re competing. What’s next?
With its $69 million investment, Zee hopes that streaming connectivity company SugarBox will open up a huge potential user base for its OTT platform Zee5. Failure may not be an option, if it is to battle the likes of Netflix, Hotstar, and Prime
Even before Covid-19, HOOQ’s days were numbered. And a fair share of the blame falls squarely on the shoulders of parent company Singtel
Gojek envisioned its streaming service GoPlay as another means to trap users in its ecosystem. But six months after launch, GoPlay is still struggling to find direction, with a limited catalogue including some not-so-original originals
Trai wanted to protect TV viewers from high DTH and cable TV bills. What it did instead was empower big broadcasters and OTT players
The Netflix-like service for emerging markets has—fittingly for a platform for drama—had a rollercoaster ride in the past 18 months. Its African business sold. Layoffs. And now, it’s rushing to IPO before the year ends
India’s 30-plus streaming services have poured money into content only to struggle with both subscriptions and ads. One by one, they’re turning to aggregators like Jio TV, Airtel TV and MX Player
Netflix entered India in January 2016. Three years later is as good a time as any to examine how far the company has come
Nine video streaming companies and a self-regulatory code are trying to address online content concerns in India
As a new tariff framework comes knocking, TV broadcasters and distribution platforms get their act together
At the moment, telecom companies are bundling streaming services such as Eros Now and Netflix with data packs. This drives data consumption for telcos and helps streaming platforms gain viewers. But the current arrangement isn’t sustainable. How will it evolve?
Times Group has a bouquet of English-language movie channels. It now faces the challenge of raising more money to invest in them, or sell them. With online video streaming platforms taking over, are these channels doomed?
Indian kids’ entertainment is moving towards more local characters like Little Singham. But the road ahead won’t be easy
From the government to direct-to-home and cable companies, everyone wants to know what you watch on TV, and when you watch it. Surveillance state, here we come
Good old Doordarshan or DD has found a way to stay relevant—an app that lets you watch TV on your smartphone. Without data. Of DD’s myriad problems, tech is the last
Peering may seem like a blessing when it comes to watching seamless sport on Hotstar or your favourite show on Netflix, but what are we losing out on to gain buffer-free viewing?
Chances are, you’ve probably never cared enough for what either of them does. But now you must
The video service will be powered by Paytm and UCWeb, besides technology from its native OTT app in China, Youku Todou
The new year will see Indians consume more content online than ever before. But 2018 could also be important for content creators, platforms and newsrooms alike
Early next year, India’s red-hot digital video scene will see a high-profile entrant—Facebook
There’s Ola share pass. Soon, there will be Zomato Gold and MMT Black. Also, The Times Group’s new online subscription media product under Times Internet. Companies in India are increasingly looking at a business model once considered niche
With the might of Viacom and Network18 behind it, can the latest entrant in the OTT space win its fight?
Star India’s OTT service to become its flagship on-demand video product in international markets
After spending $25 billion to populate its pan-India 4G network with 100 million free users, Reliance now wants to charge them for it. It will be an uphill struggle
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