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October 22, 2021 Analysis, Top Stories

Deloitte: SVODs Face Stiff Competition from Social Media, Gaming

October 22, 2021

Deloitte's latest Digital Media Trends survey has found that while consumers are still spending more time at home due to Covid-19 concerns, on-demand content platforms are facing significant competition from other online entertainment options, including social media and gaming.

September 2, 2021 Analysis, Top Stories

U.S. Set to Hit 450 Million SVOD Subs in 2026

September 2, 2021

A new study from Digital TV Research projects that the number of SVOD subscriptions in the U.S. for services delivering movies, linear channels and TV episodes will hit 450 million in 2026, a 33 percent increase from the end of this year.

September 1, 2021 Top Stories

Hotstar Originals Head to Hulu

September 1, 2021

Content from The Walt Disney Company's Hotstar streaming service in the U.S. is joining Hulu and ESPN+ beginning today.

August 31, 2021 Analysis, Top Stories

New Study Tracks Churn Revenue Losses

August 31, 2021

HBO Max, Netflix, Hulu and Disney+ lost a combined $80.2 million in April 2021 due to subscriber churn, according to Wurl Analytics.

August 26, 2021 Top Stories

Fox Corporation Invests in Blockchain Outfit

August 26, 2021

Fox Corporation has made a strategic investment in Eluvio, a company that facilitates the management, distribution and monetization of premium content via blockchain.

August 25, 2021 Analysis, Top Stories

U.S. OTT Subs to Top 277 Million in 2026

August 25, 2021

The number of subscribers to OTT video services in the U.S. will soar from about 230 million last year to more than 277 million in 2026, a 20 percent increase, according to new data from Parks Associates.

August 12, 2021 Analysis, Top Stories

U.S. Streaming Spend Surges

August 12, 2021

In the second quarter of this year, U.S. consumers shelled out $6.3 billion on streaming services, a 17 percent gain, according to DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group.

August 9, 2021 Analysis, Top Stories

U.S. Cord-Cutters Spend $85 on OTT Services

August 9, 2021

The average cord-cutter is spending $85 a month on online pay-TV or standalone subscription-based services, according to new research from Parks Associates.

August 3, 2021 Top Stories

ViacomCBS, Cox Ink New Distribution Pact

August 3, 2021

ViacomCBS has sealed new multiyear distribution agreements with Cox Communications for its portfolio of networks.

August 2, 2021 Analysis, Top Stories

Gap Between OTT & Pay TV Widens in the U.S.

August 2, 2021

While 82 percent of U.S. broadband homes subscribe to at least one OTT service, just 58 percent use a traditional pay-TV service, according to Parks Associates.

Mansha Daswani