Industry Insights : September 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 September 2024 to keep you in the know.
BroadcastPro ME: Saudi Arabia’s Streaming Market Shifts as Local Content Gains Popularity
Streaming preferences in Saudi Arabia are undergoing a significant transformation, with 71% of online media consumers reporting they had watched locally produced content in Q1 2024. This growing demand for local programming is reshaping the streaming market and shifting platform market shares.
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(21/09/24)
TVTechnology: IBC Attendance Up Nearly 5%
IBC announced that 45,085 visitors from 170 countries converged on the RAI Amsterdam during the show, which ran from Sept. 13-16, approximately 4.69% more than the 43,065 that attended the 2023 event. That show saw a 16% rise in attendance from the 2022 show, the first IBC since 2019, after having been cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid.
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(17/09/24)
TVyVideo: Demand for Audiovisual Content on Streaming Services Rises in Mexico
Access to audiovisual content via subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) streaming platforms continues to increase its preference for access to audiovisual content in Mexico. This is based on its tariff competitiveness, exclusivity in the premiere and transmission of titles, diversification in its plans and forms of contracting, as well as the growing adoption of connectivity and its different access devices.
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(16/09/24)
Advanced Television: Italy Intensifies Crackdown on pay-TV Piracy
Italian authorities are stepping up their efforts to combat subscription-based content piracy, particularly in the realm of sports streaming. The Communications Regulatory Authority, AgCom, has announced plans to expand its Piracy Shield platform to cover a broader range of content, including cultural events, music and TV series.
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(24/09/24)