January 11, 2016

Starz to Go Solo with Stand-alone OTT Streaming Video Service

Starz is the latest premium channel to go solo as a direct-to-consumer, over-the-top (OTT) streaming video service, joining competitors Showtime and HBO. Starz CEO Chris Albrecht made the announcement at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour, said Adweek. “Yeah, we’re in the midst of doing it,” said Albrecht. “To have your own app is the opportunity to be distributed, either by our current distribution partners in different ways…or potential other portals. It is early days…

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