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Welcome to the Streaming Lab Podcast, listen in as The Streaming Lab team and industry insiders break down the latest headlines and trends shaping the future of streaming in MENA & India.
In this episode, recorded on March 8th, Yann and Vinit explore several key updates from the streaming world ↓
Today’s program
GoPlay market's launch by Ooredoo Group
Kerala's state-owned OTT platform launch
1001 becomes a super SVOD aggregator
Paramount in talks with Jio
Streaming 360 report - Ramadan edition
Streaming growth beyond metros
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Go Play Market's launch by Ooredoo Group
Ooredoo, a Telecom giant, has rolled out Go Play Market in six of its markets. This OTT platform aims to reach both Ooredoo customers and non-customers with a mix of Hollywood, Arabic content, and live TV channels.
Kerala's state-Owned OTT platform launch
Marking a significant development, Kerala has launched CSpace, India's first state-owned OTT platform, aimed at featuring award-winning films, short films, and documentaries that spotlight the region's rich cultural heritage.
1001 becomes a super SVOD aggregator
The Iraqi service 1001, launched by Al Sharqiya, has transitioned into a super SVOD aggregator within a year of its inception. Announcing partnerships with major players like OSN+, STARZPLAY and Rotana, 1001 aims to offer a rich content mix to its rapidly growing user base.
Streaming 360 report - Ramadan Edition
In collaboration with Ipsos, The Streaming Lab announces the Ramadan edition of the Streaming 360 report, offering deep insights into streaming trends, content demand, and subscriber behaviors in the MENA region.
Paramount in talks with Jio
In a strategic move, Paramount is in discussions to sell its stake in Viacom 18 to Jio, signaling significant shifts in ownership and potentially altering the competitive landscape in Indian streaming.
Streaming growth beyond metros
Highlighting a trend of increasing streaming adoption outside metropolitan areas, Prime Video India shares insights into streaming growth, emphasizing the platform's diverse offerings and its strategy to cater to a broad audience spectrum.
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Ooredoo Group Launches 'Go Play Market' in 6 Countries