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The event will bring together key players from over 60 international companies for a series of talks, summits, networking events and demonstrations.
In recent years the streaming industry has witnessed a significant shift in viewer preferences, with free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) surging in popularity. According to a recent Omdia report, while ...
Industry experts gathered for a roundtable organised by BroadcastPro ME and Cleeng in Dubai to discuss how to future-proof their OTT services.
The inaugural BroadcastPro KSA summit brought together regional experts to take a closer look at personalised content strategies, diverse monetisation models and cutting-edge technologies driving the OTT landscape in the ...
Shahid's subscriber count surged to approximately 3.98m, marking a year-on-year increase of around 40%, propelled by focused marketing efforts, content selections, and exclusive sports content.
Adapting to over-the-top and IP-based services is no longer optional but essential for broadcasters, if they want to remain relevant in this new age.
Netflix had 3.8m subscribers by end-2023, followed by Shahid VIP with 3.5m and StarzPlay with 3m.
According to the report, Netflix will remain the SVOD market leader, with 6.9m subscribers by 2029.
How do broadcasters chart a steady course as turbulence and disruption become the new normal? Streaming, in particular, has upended broadcast business models in the region. In a special CEO ...
Recent studies indicate a decline in SVOD stacking, while FAST viewership continues its upward trajectory.
Exploring and analysing efficient content delivery methods, safeguarding content through anti-piracy measures, leveraging data-driven insights in OTT and addressing the technical challenges associated with live streaming were debated at the ...
As the OTT media space becomes increasingly competitive, industry professionals at the ASBU BroadcastPro Summit discussed ways to improve viewer engagement and monetisation to stay in the race.
Netflix will remain the largest single platform, adding 44m subscribers between 2023 and 2029 to take its total to 298m.
This acquisition with Infty Art aligns with MBC Group's vision to cultivate friendship, introduce social values, and provide entertainment that transcends borders.
Streamers are reevaluating their original strategies, leading to an expected 5% increase in content acquisition spending this year, reaching $14.8bn.
According to the report, these hybrid revenues will be nearly equally split between AVOD and SVOD.
With content owners exploring multiple distribution platforms, workflows are becoming increasingly fragmented and difficult to manage. This is where broadcasters will begin to witness the power of cloud-based solutions, says ...
According to the report, AVOD revenues for TV series and movies will reach $69bn by 2029, up by $30bn from $39bn in 2023.
Streaming companies and TV broadcasters can better target their audience if they have the right data and know how to analyse it.
Ahead of IBC, Jonas Engwall, CEO at Bedrock Streaming talks to BroadcastPro ME, discusses the company's unwavering commitment to streaming and delves into their strategic approach, highlighting how it positions ...
Investing in and opening up footage archives can be commercially and creatively lucrative for content owners. At a time when countries across the Middle East are becoming more prominent on ...
Research suggests that by 2027, there will be more than 36m SVOD subscriptions in MENA.
In 2023, subscription-based streaming revenue is expected to reach $95.3bn, up 18% from 2018.
According to the report, with 2.7m subscribers, Shahid VIP is the leading Arabic video-on-demand service.
According to the report, Despite Disney+ adding 57m subscribers between 2022 and 2028, Netflix will remain the leading platform.
With nearly three decades of experience in the broadcast industry, Pauline Hunter, Head of Presentation and Broadcast Management Systems at OSN, has embarked on a remarkable journey. In a candid ...
If you have a substantial catalogue of content, what is the fastest, cheapest way of making it available to all these people who are now desperate for entertainment? The answer ...
According to the report, Disney+ will top the list with $11.4bn by 2028.
According to the report, AVOD revenues to reach $91bn by 2028, up by $50bn from $41bn in 2022.
According to a report, 64% of broadband households have a smart TV in their living room, nearly all of which are connected directly to the internet.
A survey found that 37% of SVOD buyers ages 65 and older prefer to watch new shows on a traditional live TV channel.
According to the report, the global revenue will grow from around $75.83bn in 2022 to around $171.86bn in 2028.
Industry practices and the use of technology are continuously evolving to accommodate new market needs and achieve operational efficiencies within traditional broadcast facilities, which remain the bread and butter of ...
From niche content to data-driven personalisation at every level, streaming players are using a variety of tactics to bring in new audiences. Delegates at the BroadcastPro ME summit were given ...
Subscription-based streaming services that supplement with ad-supported versions will dominate the market by 2028.
According to the report, AVOD revenues from movies and TV series will reach $91bn by 2028.
OTT transformed the digital landscape for brands, content creators and broadcasters – and the pandemic transformed OTT. A recent roundtable, hosted by BroadcastPro ME in conjunction with Edgio (formerly Limelight), ...
Video providers should consider leveraging next-generation technology to enhance viewer experience.
While the entertainment industry is abuzz with how streaming services have altered the viewing experience forever, these players remain newcomers in the e-commerce space. Pure e-commerce players have been taking ...
The popular CEO panel was back at the ASBU BroadcastPro Summit, with industry stakeholders examining the status quo and discussing their plans for 2022 and strategies to maintain a commercially ...
With the rise in prominence of streaming services, winning share of time, mind and wallet has become critical in an increasingly crowded market. This panel explored new strategies and discussed ...
Content acquisition experts have a tough job ahead of them, between balancing budgets and securing a continuous stream of content that keeps their subscribers on the platform. At the MENA ...
The BroadcastPro Summit & Awards 2021 promises to be a powerful showcase for the debates, strategies and innovations now ripe to shape the industry’s future.
Viu recently announced impressive growth numbers for H1 2021, especially in Southeast Asia. BroadcastPro ME caught up with Rohit D’silva, Chief Business Officer for Middle East and South Africa, to ...
The new content creation and production company will offer scripted and non-scripted shows targeting all entertainment platforms across the pan-Arab market.
Accedo’s project team worked closely with TenTime to customise the video service, leveraging Accedo Elevate’s framework capabilities.
The service will also soon be available on Amazon Fire, Roku, and Samsung Smart TVs.
Disney+ will reach 121m subscribers by 2026, double its 2021 total.
The group is likely to collate content from all of its properties into this platform.
South Africa (3.24mn by 2025) will remain the subscription leader, with Nigeria (2.14mn) in second place.
SVOD revenues will exceed $1bn in 16 countries by 2025, which is double from eight countries in 2019.
From the $16bn additional OTT revenues in 2019, SVOD contributed $12bn.
By 2025, 291m SVOD subscriptions will come directly to SVOD platforms via mobile apps.
The US was followed by China (17%), Germany (4%), and the United Kingdom (4%) for the same time period, according to the research.
This, according to the latest report, will be $2.1bn more or triple the total revenue in 2019.
The revenue derived from SVOD in the African market is expected to increase by six times the current value by 2025, according to Digital TV Research.
Weyyak is Zee Entertainment’s first Arabic Video On-Demand streaming platform which provides premium content for free that is available on both website and mobile devices.
The real potential of IP, however, lies in transforming the way production teams work – especially in the live production environment. Remote at-home production is just one way that IP ...
The report outlines consumer promotions delivered by the video-on-demand service which has reportedly helped attract new customers and retain market share.
