What is JioCinema?
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One of the largest over-the-top (OTT) platforms in India, with a scale unmatched. The streaming service is owned by Viacom18 media house. It has a freemium model offering both free (with advertising) and subscription based video on demand and live streaming content.
USP: JioCinema boasts of being the top Sports & Entertainment destination for Indians, at the back of the power of its content that includes sporting events like IPL, Olympics, WPL, FIFA and entertaining shows such as Bigg Boss, Hollywood (HBO, Paramount, Warner Bros), Originals (Asur, Illegal, Inspector Avinash, Taali), and movies
The platform has hosted two IPL seasons, which showcases the PMF and scale of the business it has already reached > has been leading the OTT wars in the country. The audience numbers can shown below. At the back of this, JioCinema fits to be in the mature-scaling stage
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What is the core value proposition of JioCinema?β
Making entertainment accessible, affordable and delightful
JioCinema offers content for everyone, with its content library boasting of the biggest live sporting events, the best blockbusters, exclusive Hollywood content, originals, most-watched TV serials and non-stop regional entertainment
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Users experience this core value proposition as below
How do users currently experience the core value prop repeatedly?
Users immerse themselves in the experience through
What is the natural frequency of JioCinema's core product?β
Important to note that the above users would remain same across both the free & paid tiers of the product. The natural frequency would be applicable for both.
How do casual, core and power users perceive and experience JioCinema's value proposition?
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User Type | Perception π§ | Experience π |
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Casual Users πΌ |
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Across these user categories, JioCinema's promise of 'making entertainment accessible, affordable & delightful' is the underlying thread, though the intensity and methods of engagement differ
βWhich engagement model is the best for JioCinema?
For JioCinema, the Depth-based engagement framework would make the most sense.
Why?
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Selected Parameter π | Parameter Meaning π― | What to evaluate over a month π | Selected β |
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Frequency π | How often the product is used | #App opens in a month, #Scrolls on the platform, #Searches on the top navigation, #Clicks on the carousel or content trays, #No. of video views in a month, | Yes- Secondary |
Depth πββοΈ | The core value prop intensifies with increased time spent | Watch time per month, #Distinct titles consumed in a particular genre | Yes - Primary |
Breadth π | Experience the core value prop more holistically | #Distinct content categories & genres consumed (Sports, Reality, Kids), #Language/ Regional content watched | No |
Arriving at the Best Engagement Framework π
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π₯ Depth
π₯Frequency
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As we know,
Depth = (Frequency * Time)β
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Considering, the high competition in the OTT landscape and the expansive/ diverse content preferences of the users, JioCinema needs to constantly amp up the game to ensure it is firstly, in the consideration set of the user and then secondly, becomes the default or the go-to OTT platform for everything entertainment for the user. Hence, building depth into viewership, would come at the back of bringing JioCinema into the users' daily habit. β
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Additionally, for JioCinema, more depth into viewership means more ads served, that translates to more revenue generation, for a freemium user.
π― Actions that make someone an active user
Free User
Paid User
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β Natural frequency of an active user
πΌ Casual - 4-5 times a month
π Core - 2-3 times a week
π₯ Power - Daily
Criteria/ ICPs | ICP 1: Working Professional | ICP 2: College Student | ICP 3: Parent | ICP 4: Blue Collar Worker | ICP 5: Retired |
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Name | Varun | Sayyam | Monica | Sandeep | Amit |
Age | 25-35 | 18-24 | 30-50 | 25-40 | 60+ |
Gender | Any | Any | Female | Any | Any |
Location | Tier 1 | Tier 1 | Tier 1 | Tier 1/2 | Tier 1 |
Occupation | Salaried Professional | Student/ Intern | Home-maker/ Non-salaried | Gig worker | Retired |
Income | ~25-40 LPA | NA | NA | ~3-7 LPA | NA |
Relationship Status | Any | Any | Married | Any | Married |
Time vs Money | Time | Money | Money | Money | Time |
Interests | Reading, running, travel & outing with friends | Studying, networking for a job, outing with friends, tech-savvy, gaming | Fitness, spending time with family, browsing through social media, catching up on missed content, cooking or fine arts | Socializing with friends & family, cricket. browsing on social media | Gaming, Yoga, browsing through social media, outings and spiritual sessions with friends, spending time with family & kids, reading |
Other apps used | YouTube, Instagram, Zomato, WhatsApp, Spotify, Uber, Zerodha, Netflix, Hotstar, Zepto, The Ken, Notion, Airbnb | Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, Swiggy, Spotify, WhatsApp, Bumble, Uber, BookMyShow, Uber, Hotstar, Amazon | Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Uber, WhatsApp, Hotstar, Netflix, Amazon Prime | Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, IRCTC, Hotstar | YouTube, Facebook, Ludo, WhatsApp, Amazon, Hotstar, Ola |
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Power/ Core/ Casual | Power | Core | Power | Casual | Core |
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Do note that content viewership depends a lot on the type of content published or available on the platform. It is a seasonal business where viewership tends to fluctuate based on the content available on the platform. For example, during the IPL season, a blue-collar worker can be a Power user & not during the other months whereas during the launch of big reality shows like Bigg Boss, a parent or a elder retired person can be a power user. The target group for content varies, and is a business call depending on the monthly, quarterly & annual objectives. Hence, the ICPs considered above are indicative of an average viewership pattern.
User Type | Criteria | ICP Affiliation |
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Content Explorers |
| Primary: ICP 4: Blue-collar worker Secondary: ICP 2: College student |
Watch Devotees |
| Primary: ICP 2: College Student, ICP 5: Retired Secondary: ICP 1: Working Professional |
Playback Champions |
| Primary: ICP 1: Working Professional, ICP 3: Parent Secondary: ICP 5: Retired |
User Segment | Recency of Use | Frequency | Monetary | Key actions & interactions | ICP Affiliation |
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Champions | Used in the last 2 days | Daily | Paid |
| Primary: ICP 1: Working Professional Secondary: ICP 3: Parent |
Loyalists | Used in the last 3-5 days | 2-3 times a week | Paid |
| Primary: ICP 2: College Student Secondary: ICP 1: Working Professional |
Opportunists | Used in the last 6-10 days | Once a week | Paid or Free |
| Primary: ICP 5: Retired Secondary: ICP 2: College Student |
In Danger | Used in the last 15-20 days | 6-7 times a month | Free |
| Primary: ICP 4: Blue-collar worker Secondary: ICP 5: Retired |
Hibernating | Haven't used in 30+ days | 2-3 times a month or less | Free |
| ICP 4: Blue-collar worker |
Campaign 1: Sneak Peek Sundays with Blockbuster Movies
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π¨βπ¨βπ§βπ§ Segmentation | Casual Users |
π₯ Goal | Offer casual & free users, an exclusive access to one premium movie every Sunday > this would increase their watch time on the platform and try to instill a weekly habit of viewing long format movies on JioCinema |
π€ Pitch/ Content | Generic: Unwind with a new movie every Sunday, unlocked just for you! Enjoy handpicked films for a perfect and delightful weekend Advanced: Movies would be unlocked based on their watch history & content genres they like (Example: Dive into divinity with the launch of Oh MY God 2, this Sunday) |
π Offer | Free access to a select premium movie every Sunday, from 1- 6 PM |
π¬ Channel | In-app notifications, email, push notifications, app banner, social media |
β³Frequency & Timing | Weekly, every Sunday from 1- 6 PM |
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β³ Ramp-up milestones |
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π Why will it work | From our survey, users value access to exclusive content. Casual users often need a prompt to engage with the platform. Making engagement time-bound and regular helps in habit formation, increasing engagement over time |
βCampaign 2: Thematic Content Weeks (Also during special or topical days)
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π¨βπ¨βπ§βπ§ Segmentation | Core Users |
π₯ Goal | Showcase & highlight the top content titles for a selected content genre every 2 weeks (Action, Romance, Comedy, Mystery, Sports). Titles would be free to watch for everyone > this is to drive core users to try out different content genres apart from their usual preferences > driving higher watch times. This can also be done for topical or special festive days |
π€ Pitch/ Content | Generic: Ready for an action-packed week? Watch the best action titles, specially curated for your choice. Let the marathon begin! (Example for Action genre) |
π Offer | Exclusive access to curated series & movies collection, where the user doesn't have to spend time on finding the right content for them |
π¬ Channel | In-app notifications, email, push notifications, app banner, personalized recommendations |
β³Frequency & Timing | Bi-monthly, from Sunday to Saturday night |
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π Why will it work | Core users spend a lot of time exploring for content to watch, sometimes content discovery becomes a problem. Through the curated titles on a specific genre, we solve the issue of content discovery and make it easier for the user along with making them explore a curated selection that can enhance their viewing experience and make them come back to the platform |
Campaign 3: Premier Access
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π¨βπ¨βπ§βπ§ Segmentation | Power Users |
π₯ Goal | Power users (who are most likely to be paid users) would be rewarded through early & premier access to new & upcoming content to enhance their loyalty. This can also include behind-the-scenes fun, celebrity interviews and any other promotional content access. |
π€ Pitch/ Content | Generic: Be the first to watch! Get ready for an exclusive access to new releases, behind-the-scenes fun, before anyone else. Get your VIP seat now! |
π Offer | Early access to new shows, movies, episodes 48 hours before general release. This would be more focused on evergreen characters who attract huge fandom such as superstars like SRK, Rajnikanth, Allu Arjun-played characters 7 even international stars |
π¬ Channel | Email, push notifications, app banner, social media |
β³Frequency & Timing | Dependent on launches, 48 hours before general release |
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π Why will it work | Insight from survey: power users value exclusive access to their favorite content, reinforcing their loyalty > enhancing viewer experience |
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Campaign 4: Daily Naya Dekho & Jeeto
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π¨βπ¨βπ§βπ§ Segmentation | Casual Users |
π₯ Goal | Increase the daily app usage & engagement for the casual users through a gamified experience |
π€ Pitch/ Content | Generic: Making watching your favorite content fun again. Watch & Win to earn rewards and unlock access to premium content |
π Offer | Daily challenges on watching select content with rewards like points, badges, unlocking access to certain premium content and other previews |
π¬ Channel | In-app notifications, email, push notifications, social media |
β³Frequency & Timing | Daily challenges with weekly reward summary & top users on the leaderboard would be gratified |
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π Why will it work | Gamification adds a fun layer over watching, this competitive element may motivate casual users to engage more frequently on the platform > increase their watch times, may help them discover content most suitable for their likings |
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Campaign 5: Interactive Watch Parties
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π¨βπ¨βπ§βπ§ Segmentation | Core Users |
π₯ Goal | In order to move core users to being power users, we add an element of community that enhance engagement on the platform through interactive social features like watch parties for select content (Bigg Boss, IPL, Hustle, Roadies) |
π€ Pitch/ Content | Generic: Join the Party at JioCinema! Watch together with fans, friends & your buddies and chat live during the show. Watch. Love. Tell. Repeat |
π Offer | Scheduled watch parties with live chat, polls, opinions, video calls, meme making, expressing through emoticons & stickers |
π¬ Channel | Emails, in-app banners, social media, push notifications |
β³Frequency & Timing | Dependent on the show format |
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π Why will it work | One of the user insight from our survey was watching content seems to be a disconnected activity where users don't feel connected to each other & miss discussing and opining with their peers. This activity, if brought within the realm of the platform can deepen a core users' connection with the platform and enhance their viewing experience. This also leads to increased WOM BONUS: This is currently being piloted during the recent season of Bigg Boss S03. β |
Source: Internal analytics (last 3 month average for overall platform)
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Stat | Users |
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MAU | ~200 Mn |
DAU | ~80 Mn |
MVV | ~130 Mn |
MEVV | ~ 50 Mn |
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User Retention Curve
Viewer Retention Curve
Subscriber Retention Curve
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From the above graphs & the data available, the clear takeaway was while the user & viewer retention data goes hand in hand & follows a similar pattern, the subscriber retention is much higher. (The D30 retention is almost 3x the D30 of a viewer).
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This may be due to the following reasons
From this, the clear takeaway is that the retention for the free user needs to be enhanced, as compared to the paid user.
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Observations from the above
In the absence of other OTT's day-wise retention data & considering the monthly retention above, there is a clear takeaway of JioCinema faring poorly in retention as compared to its peers. So while JioCinema is able to grab more MAUs & DAUs from sports (IPL), it is unable to retain 70% of its users through its other entertainment content & offerings >> Lower monetization opportunities.
Source: Internal data & insights
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Based on user research insights and secondary research, here are the key factors contributing to the churn on JioCinema.
Insights from our user feedback (20 users)
By closely monitoring these negative actions, we can preemptively identify users at risk of churning and deploy targeted retention strategies to keep them engaged.
Campaign 1: Your Favorites, On Us
Type of Churn | Pricing plans & Value for Money |
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π¨βπ¨βπ§βπ§ Segmentation | Casual users churned due to better value for money for the pricing tier |
π₯ Goal | Re-engage casual users by offering free access to their favorite content titles & genres |
π€ Pitch/ Content | Come back and enjoy your favorites, on JioCinema! Watch the best for free, only for you. |
π Offer | One month of free access to content in the user's favorite genre |
π¬ Channel | Email, push notifications, social media & SMS |
β³Frequency & Timing | Monthly, with follow-up reminders in the first two weeks |
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π Why will it work | Casual users who left due to higher value for money on the other platforms, can be brought back to access free content of their preferred genres, reminding them of the value proposition of JioCinema and bringing back the delight of viewing experience |
βCampaign 2: Binge-Worthy Weekends
Type of Churn | Poor content variety |
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π¨βπ¨βπ§βπ§ Segmentation | Power users who churned due to lack of binge-worthy content |
π₯ Goal | Re-engage power users through access to curated weekend show marathons of new & popular series |
π€ Pitch/ Content | Enjoy weekend marathons of the best series, exclusively on JioCinema |
π Offer | Free access to weekend marathons of curated series |
π¬ Channel | Email, push notifications, social media & in-app banners |
β³Frequency & Timing | Weekly, from Friday evening to Sunday night |
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π Why will it work | Power users who used to binge-watch can be brought with the proposition of strong content pipeline. The promise of weekends that are enjoyable & fantastic through new & exciting content can help drive them back |
βCampaign 3: Season Catch-Up
Type of Churn | Limited Or Discontinued Content |
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π¨βπ¨βπ§βπ§ Segmentation | Core users who churned due to limited content availability. This holds true for content titles that drop their episodes once in a week & the user gets busy, leading to reduced continuity |
π₯ Goal | Re-engage core users by highlighting the latest episodes or new seasons of the series they were watching before churning |
π€ Pitch/ Content | Don't miss out, catch up on the latest episodes of your favorite series now1 |
π Offer | Two weeks of free access to the new episodes launched |
π¬ Channel | Email, push notifications, in-app notifications, in-app banners |
β³Frequency & Timing | Dependent on the content launches, with follow-up reminders in the first two weeks |
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π Why will it work | Core users churned due to elongated episodic drop strategy, making the wait futile. Highlighting the new episodes that they should watch & have missed, can resurrect them |
βCampaign 4: Tailored Notifications
Type of Churn | Spammy Notifications |
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π¨βπ¨βπ§βπ§ Segmentation | Casual users churned & disabled notifications |
π₯ Goal | Encourage users to re-enable notifications |
π€ Pitch/ Content | "π Too many alerts? Customise your JioCinema notifications and learn German your way!" |
π Offer | A new feature that allows users to customize their notifications and be free from the content clutter. They can choose the content genres, categories & specific titles they are interested to watch and the notifications would be sent only related to that, adding value to their viewing experience |
π¬ Channel | Email/ push notifications |
β³Frequency & Timing | Once after disabling, maximum twice after disabling |
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π Why will it work | Customization brings in the IKEA effect, along with empowering user to own their viewing journey on JioCinema. Letting users decide what they want to be notified with, makes them feel respected |
ββCampaign 5: Data Saver Mode
Type of Churn | Issues in streaming & downloads |
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π¨βπ¨βπ§βπ§ Segmentation | Core users who churned due to issues in streaming & buffering, inability to download |
π₯ Goal | Re-engage core users through a data saver mode, reducing data usage & latency during streaming |
π€ Pitch/ Content | Stream more, worry less and enjoy your favorite shows with the data saver mode. |
π Offer | Trial & a guided journey for a data saver mode with detailed instructions on how to enable it on various device types |
π¬ Channel | Email/ push notifications, in-app messages & social media |
β³Frequency & Timing | One time campaign with follow up reminders in the first month |
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π Why will it work | Data saver mode addresses the issues of streaming, poor user experience & interface > this brings the impetus on customer centricity & can help get the core users back |
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