CONTENTS:
Overview
​Streaming Media
Streaming Media Services
Netflix
Disney Plus
Amazon Prime
The Amazon Prime and Prime Video

​In this Digital Media Post article: "Streaming Media: ​A Quick Look at Streaming Media, Streaming Media Players, and Prime Video", we briefly discuss topics on streaming media and service as well as the current trends in the industry.

OVERVIEW

Digital media is indeed the 'in' thing today.

People are so into it - that we continuously see the rise of various digital devices.

More and more digital devices... There seems to be no stopping.

Now, you can't help but think of what digital devices should you own next - so that you could enjoy the benefits that come with the promise of new technologies.

STREAMING MEDIA

Let's look at the streaming media.

Streaming media has become so popular more than ever.

When we talk about streaming, we refer to the process of delivering a variety of media productions (multimedia at that) to an end-user over the internet.

Since there is a strong demand for streaming services these days, we could see  a growing number of providers in the streaming industry.

STREAMING MEDIA SERVICES

1. ) NETFLIX

By now, many people are familiar with Netflix.

​They are so popular that we have witnessed its growth in the last few years - having reached over 167 million subscribers at the end of the year of 2019.

2. ) DISNEY PLUS

Another strong player is Disney Plus. Who has not heard about Disney Plus? If you follow the streaming industry, you could not miss out on Disney Plus.

Launched only on November, 2019, Disney Plus now has reached over 60 million subscribers.

While Netflix and Disney Plus (and other streaming media players) have their own features and benefits to offer, Amazon Prime Video is gaining popularity and increasing demand.
 
The number of U.S. Amazon Prime subscribers has grown to about 112 million (as of December, 2019), from only 95 million in June of 2018, according to Statista.

​THE AMAZON PRIME AND PRIME VIDEO

Amazon Prime Video is actually part of Amazon Prime.

A subscriber of Amazon Prime could enjoy tons of benefits, including Prime Video.
 
Read our previous article: Amazon Canada Announces New Prime Plan.

What is interesting with Amazon is their well-rounded approach with evolving technologies, that they are not only an ecommerce company, but a more diverse digital solutions provider.

Prime Video allows Amazon subscribers to enjoy watching films and shows, including Amazon Originals, and many popular movies, sports and events as well as free access to live news coverage.
 
With Prime Video, a subscriber can watch from any place and access from the web or with an app.
 
Simply download Prime Video app on your digital devices, such as your iPad, iPhone, Tablet, or your Android devices.
 
Amazon also allows Prime Video subscribers to take control of their data usage.