Industry Insights : August 2024
Mangomolo has been keeping up to date with the latest trends, product advancements and industry news in the OTT video broadcasting space.
We’ve collated the top stories from August 2024 to keep you in the know.
Connecting Africa: ACT Urges OTT Platforms to Invest in SA’s Network Infrastructure
The Association of Comms and Technology (ACT) has called for over-the-top (OTT) platforms to help pay for the rollout of network infrastructure in South Africa. Speaking at the launch of a new ACT white paper last week, ACT CEO Nomvuyiso Batyi said these platforms needed to pay because they generate a huge part of Internet traffic. Furthermore, Batyi told Connecting Africa that the revenues generated by OTT platforms depended on the availability of high-quality, reliable and efficient network infrastructure.
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(26/08/24)
Broadcast Media Africa: Broadcast Leaders to Examine Infotainment as a Driver for Aufience Growth at Industry Convention in Swakopmund, Namibia
In today’s rapidly evolving media landscape, infotainment—a blend of information and entertainment—has emerged as a powerful tool for engaging audiences and driving growth. Organisers of the much anticipated Broadcast and Digital Media Convention, scheduled from 8 to 10 October 2024 at The Swakopmund Legacy Hotel, Namibia, have confirmed this will be an integral discussion at the summit. As broadcasters and content creators seek to attract and retain viewers, the strategic deployment of infotainment has emerged as a game-changer.
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(27/08/24)
Broadcastpro ME: Saudi Film Commission to Participate in 81st Venice Film Festival
Saudi Film Commission will be participating in the 81st Venice International Film Festival, set to take place from August 28 to September 7, 2024, in Venice, Italy. As one of the world’s oldest film festivals, the Venice Film Festival is a cornerstone of the Venice Biennale and is recognised by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF). The Film Commission’s participation aims to bolster Saudi Arabia’s reputation as a global cinema hub, strengthen international relations and highlight the Kingdom’s cultural and cinematic heritage.
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(27/08/24)
Broadband TV News: Parks Associates: 42% of US Internet Homes Use an AVOD and/or FAST Service
Parks Associates’ latest research shows that consumer habits continue to shift around video viewing – now 71% of US internet households use an SVOD service, 42% use an AVOD and/or FAST service, and 18% use a TVOD service.
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(16/08/24)
Advanced Television: Brazil: FTA, Pay-TV Decline as Streaming Soars
Brazil has seen a decline in both free-to-air viewing and pay-TV subscriptions, while streaming services have surged in popularity and are now present in over 40 per cent of TV households.
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(19/08/24)
Panorama Audiovisual: Almost 70% of the Spanish population followed the Paris Olympic Games on RTVE at some point
Saudi Film Commission will be participating in the 81st Venice International Film Festival, set to take place from August 28 to September 7, 2024, in Venice, Italy. As one of the world’s oldest film festivals, the Venice Film Festival is a cornerstone of the Venice Biennale and is recognised by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF). The Film Commission’s participation aims to bolster Saudi Arabia’s reputation as a global cinema hub, strengthen international relations and highlight the Kingdom’s cultural and cinematic heritage.
Read the full story here.
(12/08/24)