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7 Must-Haves for Effective Video Streaming Platform

When people go online, one of the activities they spend a lot of time on is watching videos. In the US, 50% of internet users watch online video content every day. Meanwhile, those in Saudi Arabia and Turkey lead the pack in online video consumption, with 64% of respondents from each country saying that they…

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PSD2: Strong Customer Authentication for video platforms and VOD services

On September 14th, 2019, EU added Strong Customer Authentication to PSD2 in order to improve the customer’s personal security during the payment process. More and more OTT or streaming platforms include a payment to monetize video contents, either by SVOD or TVOD, this new regulation is then compulsory for any publisher or VOD streaming platform…

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The 4 challenges of launching a successful video streaming service in OTT

Video streaming is constantly evolving. The predictions show the potential that this market can reach. But if many people decide to rush into the OTT or streaming platforms business, only some will succeed. Today, launching an online video platform is easy, thanks to tools like OKAST. But to ensure its success, 4 challenges are important…

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The key trends to follow in 2019 in the digital media industry (TV, Cinema, streaming services)

As usual, at the beginning of each year, let’s take a look at the trends to be followed in the year to come in the media and entertainment industry (TV, Cinema) and online video (streaming services). 2019 promises to be rich in new products and innovations, in terms of content, business models, distribution and technology. …

Marketing tips

Video streaming & SVOD : how to grow your subscribers base

Yes, today are going to help you transform 1 existing subscriber into 10 new subscribers! If you produce and distribute video content online, whether on a Youtube channel or on your own platform (like Netflix), your only goal is to win subscribers (paid or free) to grow and continue to develop your video offer. Whether…

Analysis

7 trends for OTT video services

83.4 billion dollars…. These are OTT’s estimated revenues in 2022. Needless to say, OTT is the next big thing in the media and entertainment industry for the upcoming years. Let’s see 7 trends that will impact directly all OTT services. 1- Content diversification According to many studies, content diversification is essential. According to…

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Video monetization: how much money you can make with the different models (TVOD, SVOD, AVOD…)

When you are directing, producing or creating a video content (feature films, documentary, drama, web-series, short forms etc.), there are 2 essential questions: Visibility: how can I have it viewed by as many people as possible? Monetization: all work deserves a salary, how can I get the most of my content? All objectives are different,…

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VR blockchain startup founded by Second Life co-creator raises $35M

If VR on the blockchain is all a bit too disruptive for you to handle, close the tab and carry on you luddite. High Fidelity, a social VR startup founded by one of Second Life’s original creators has bagged a $35 million Series D led by Blockchain investment firm Galaxy Digital Ventures. Also participating in…

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Indonesia: 4G to drive telco & pay-TV revenues

Indonesia: 4G to drive telco & pay-TV revenues June 28, 2018 Total pay-TV and telecom services revenue in Indonesia is poised to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7 per cent over the period 2017-2022, mainly driven by growth in mobile data (4G) and fixed broadband revenues, according to data and analytics…

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Parrot Analytics: 49% of US consumers unwilling to pay for any SVOD services

Nearly half of US consumers are unwilling to pay for even one streaming on-demand service, according to Parrot Analytics’ Global Television Demand Report. The report, which focuses on the first financial quarter of 2018 and studied ten global territories, found that US consumers were least likely to sign up to SVOD services among the regions. The…

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Facebook reverses its crypto ad ban

As there’s clearly too much ad revenue potential to ignore, Facebook today announced it’s reversing its cryptocurrecy ad ban effective immediately. The decision comes with a few caveats, however. The company says it will allow ads and related content from “pre-approved advisers,” but will still not allow ads promoting binary options and initial coin offerings….

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Get the most out of our streaming worldwide infrastructure and customize it for special regional needs

At OKAST we have deployed a new content distribution architecture to offer optimal streaming regardless of the location of your content and your audience. We offer 2 different systems to fit the needs of our customers: Standard system: A global CDN is set up (global content delivery system) in order to offer your videos…

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Analyst: More than 85% of millennials OTT subscribers

June 22, 2018 The latest findings from analyst firm Parks Associates’ OTT Video Market Tracker suggest that more than 85 per cent of millennials in US broadband households subscribe to at least one OTT video service. “Overall penetration of subscription OTT video services among millennials has topped out, suggesting that those households that want such…

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XXXTentacion Breaks Taylor Swift’s Single-Day Global Streaming Record on Spotify

On Tuesday, the day after his death, rapper XXXTentacion broke the single-day global streaming record on Spotify, a mark previously held by Taylor Swift. His song “SAD!” racked up 10.4 million streams on Spotify on June 19, according to Spotifycharts.com; while a rep for the streaming service declined Variety’s request for comment, that number was…

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Netflix Locks Up Deal For ‘Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons’

Netflix is going behind bars. The streamer has ordered a new series of “Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons,” the factual series that looks inside notorious jails. The SVOD service acquired the earlier version of the show, which was commissioned for Viacom’s Channel 5 in the U.K. It then started talking to the producers of the…

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YouTube launches paid services in UK

June 19, 2018 YouTube has launched two new streaming services – YouTube Music and YouTube Premium – in the UK and 12 other new countries. YouTube Music will enable users to listen to tracks as well as watch music videos and discover new artists through a new standalone app. A Music Premium subscription will cost…

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Incredibles 2 shatters records with $180m box office opening

The superpowered sequel opened to a whopping $180 million, making it the biggest debut of all time for an animated film. A title previously held by another Pixar sequel, 2016’s Finding Dory, which opened to $135 million. The film also now stands as the eight-biggest domestic opening of all time, reports Variety, as well as…

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Google makes $550M strategic investment in Chinese e-commerce firm JD.com

Google has been increasing its presence in China in recent times, and today it has continued that push by agreeing to a strategic partnership with e-commerce firm JD.com which will see Google purchase $550 million of shares in the Chinese firm. Google has made investments in China, released products there and opened up offices that…

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This AR guppy feeds on the spectrum of human emotion

Indiecade always offers a nice respite from the wall of undulating human flesh and heat that is the rest of the E3 show floor. The loose confederation of independent developers often produces compelling and bizarre gaming experiences outside of the big studio system. TendAR is the most compelling example of this out of this year’s…

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Sony E3 2018: The Six Biggest Announcements

/.c-breadcrumbs Sony’s E3 2018 Showcase ran deep rather than wide, with in-depth looks at a few highly anticipated games and only a small dose of surprises. Missed the press conference? We’ve got the highlights here. “The Last of Us Part 2” Gets New Trailer and Gameplay We didn’t get a glimpse of Joel, but it…

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6 techniques to grow your audience on your video streaming platform or your VOD website

If you have a streaming platform or a VOD site, you will need to attract (qualified) traffic that you can convert into clients (or SVOD subscribers). Conversion is a very important issue that we’ll see another time. For now, let’s focus on 6 different techniques to grow your audience and give visibility to your streaming…

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VoD growing in France & Germany, but penetration still lags

VoD growing in France & Germany, but penetration still lags June 6, 2018 Despite the abiding appeal of traditional linear TV, cinema, radio and offline games, many Internet users in France and Germany now devote a major part of their time to online entertainment. “Digital video viewing has grown steadily in France and Germany, but…

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OKAST & Flamefy rated top 10% startup by rating agency Earlymetrics !

At OKAST & FlameFy, we have decided to evaluate our company by experts in start-up rating: Early Metrics. This agency assesses company’s growth potential using over 50 criteria based on 3 pillars: founders and management, project and technology, ecosystem and market. All these criteria are analysed in detail: the company’s balance sheets, interview with members…