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Live streaming is a booming industry. From news channel updates to brands showcasing products on IGTV, mobile live streaming apps have become a go-to for many businesses and content creators. Live streaming apps allow audiences to view and interact with content live and around the clock, making it a powerful tool for business owners and marketers. Some of today’s most popular video streaming platforms that come to mind are Twitch, YouTube and Periscope.

Are you looking to launch or grow your video channels on OTT? If so, then you may be looking into some popular video streaming solutions like MAZ, Uscreen, Vimeo OTT or other alternatives. But how do these services compare? How much does it cost to launch OTT channels on Roku, AppleTV and Amazon FireTV? And between MAZ, Uscreen, and Vimeo OTT (or VHX), which is going to be the right OTT platform solution for your business?

Everybody is talking about over-the-top media (or OTT) right now. It’s a buzzword for anyone interested in video streaming and TV platforms. But what is OTT? What does OTT stand for? And how is it different from other types of media?

The Quibi platform has been all over the news lately. From low user numbers to major product complaints, many are calling Quibi’s streaming service’s launch a fail. But what is Quibi? Does it really suck that much? Was Quibi’s launch really a failure?

Video streaming apps like Netflix are booming in 2020. Over-the-top media (or OTT) is expected to be a nearly $160B industry by 2024. And even as competition grows, Netflix continues to reign king, largely due to the simplicity and beauty of their streaming apps. So you may be asking: How can you make an app like Netflix?

As we adjust to a world with Coronavirus, fitness businesses are struggling to retain paying members. With states closing non-essential businesses, personal trainers, gyms, yoga studios and all kinds of fitness companies are trying to find new ways to make money without meeting in-person. One of the most popular and successful ways we’ve seen that done is through video classes and live streams.

While you are social distancing in the coming weeks, you may find yourself with an overload of content options. Perhaps Netflix isn’t cutting it for you, and you’ve had enough of scrolling through Instagram.

Consider an alternative source of entertainment from smaller niche publishers, musicians, instructors, and even puppies. Check out these free TV and mobile apps:

MUSIC APPS:
Musicians and producers around the world are making the best of a crazy situation by bringing music and concerts into the home.

It’s been a major year for OTT apps, proving that streaming apps aren’t just for movies and television shows anymore. The launch of several new streaming services this year, with more to come, has made it harder than ever to choose and subscribe. 

Amazon Prime Video is one of the largest video streaming platforms available. It’s also one of the more complex hybrid SVOD (Subscription Video on Demand) and TVOD (transactional video on demand) services when it comes to making money.