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How OTT Will Innovate In 2018

With many media and content companies jumping on the streaming TV bandwagon, the marketplace is becoming increasingly fragmented, and it’s creating even more competition for high-quality content to keep viewers hooked: Already there are over 200 OTT services in the U.S. market, according to Parks Associates.

From the article "How OTT Will Innovate In 2018" by Jim Wilson.

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