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YouTube Red Climbs the List of Top Ten OTT Platforms

In the world of OTT platforms there is no question that in the US the top 3 services are Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu. But where does streaming services like HBO, SlingTV, and Starz fall into the mix? Today, Parks Associates, a market research and consulting company specializing in emerging consumer technology products and services, has laid that mystery to rest by releasing a list of the top ten OTT platforms according to subscriber number, and the results are a bit more surprising than expected.

From the article "YouTube Red Climbs the List of Top Ten OTT Platforms" by Matt Lopez.

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