- Original regionally-themed content key to serving Asian audiencesby Editor on 31 May 2023 at 08:50
A study from Horowitz Research has shown that as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month comes to a close, there is an opportunity for media companies to continue to invest in Asian-themed content that is resonant to and inclusive of all Asian cultures.
- Vivaro selected for broadcast distribution of CIC Mont Ventouxby Editor on 31 May 2023 at 08:26
Global media distribution solutions provider Vivaro Media has been selected by CIC Mont Ventoux as the professional cycling race’s official broadcast distribution partner, providing rights of transmission and distribution to broadcasters across the globe.
- TJC taps Dejero to prevent downtime with critical connectivityby Editor on 31 May 2023 at 08:01
Looking to address a connectivity issue when its TV facility’s existing fibre lines became unexpectedly inaccessible, British home shopping network TJC has leant on real-time video and networking solutions firm Dejero to provide critical connectivity.
- Tech4home racks up further Red Dot Design Awardby Editor on 31 May 2023 at 07:38
In what it says is a recognition of its ability to offer functionality and form and empower pay-TV operators to embrace sustainability, remote control provider Tech4home (t4h) has won the Red Dot Design Award for the seventh year in a row.
- UK SVOD sees first quarter subs fallby Joseph O'Halloran on 31 May 2023 at 07:15
Data from the latest edition of the Establishment Survey from ratings and measurement company Barb has revealed19.08 million UK homes, 67.4% of households, had access to a subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service in Q1 2023, a 1.7% decrease from Q4 2022.
- FUEL expands Australian footprint in Fetch dealby Editor on 30 May 2023 at 07:33
In a collaboration described as giving the Australian online service access to immersive entertainment, attracting action sports enthusiasts and those captivated by “arresting visuals and youthful vibe”, Fetch TV has forged a partnership with FUEL TV.
- Actus to integrate OTT monitoring, workflows into complianceby Editor on 30 May 2023 at 01:10
Compliance logging, intelligent broadcast and over-the-top (OTT) monitoring premier solutions provider Actus Digital is to use Broadcast Asia to introduce two new products along with improvements to the latest version of its Intelligent Monitoring Platform.
- Alfalite appoints Vitech US as LATAM master distributorby Editor on 30 May 2023 at 00:55
European LED screen manufacturer Alfalite has inked a distribution agreement deal with Miami-based company Vitech US to be its Master Distributor in its rental and pro AV Integration channels in Latin America.
- CJ ENM makes simultaneous drama launch in Korea, Japanby Editor on 29 May 2023 at 23:24
Leading entertainment company CJ ENM has revealed that its upcoming drama Delightfully Deceitful will be released in Japan on U-NEXT immediately after it airs on the CJ ENM-owned K-content channel tvN and TVING OTT service in Korea.
- Orby Elevate selects EUTELSAT 117 West A For DTH across USby Editor on 29 May 2023 at 23:10
Secular and religious video services firm Orby Elevate has selected the EUTELSAT 117 West A satellite for first distribution of major mainstream English language direct-to-home (DTH) TV services in its home territory.
- ViX premium tier joins Roku subscription lineupby Editor on 26 May 2023 at 08:55
TelevisaUnivision, which claims to be the world’s leading Spanish-language media and content company has taken the premium tier of its ViX streaming service to the Premium Subscriptions section of the Roku TV streaming platform in the US.
- LTN eyes IP-first media future as it hits network milestoneby Editor on 26 May 2023 at 08:36
Media technology and video transport solutions provider LTN has revealed that it has delivered a million live video feeds via the company’s proprietary multicast-enabled global IP network that delivers <200ms latency and 99.999% reliability.
- Subs, revenue rises see Netgem up targetsby Editor on 26 May 2023 at 08:01
As it continues with its strategy of focusing on its core streaming TV activity Netgem Group has released a trading update showing positive subscriber growth and momentum in annual recurring revenues (ARR).
- Eurovision 2023 breaks engagement recordsby Editor on 26 May 2023 at 07:35
The 67th Eurovision Song Contest, presented by the BBC on behalf of Ukraine, was a clear success to anyone in the host the city of Liverpool and on screen with records being smashed for viewing on public service media channels across Europe and beyond.
- Viaplay Group inks Play Polish distribution dealby Editor on 26 May 2023 at 07:11
Keeping up the momentum of its current expansion, Viaplay Group has entered into a long-term distribution partnership with Polish telco Play which will see the core Viaplay streaming service included as a hard bundle in the operator's TV packages.
- Chopin hits note with Nagra for advanced streaming serviceby Editor on 25 May 2023 at 08:16
Looking to meet consumer demand, Polish cable TV and fibre broadband provider Chopin Cable Television has deployed the NAGRA OpenTV Video Platform to enable the launch of its new streaming proposition.
- Blue Ant Media launches FAST Channels on VIZIO WatchFree+by Editor on 25 May 2023 at 08:01
In a deal that further expands the producer, distributor and channel operator’s relationship with the CE company, Blue Ant Media’s free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels, Homeful and Love Pets are coming to the VIZIO WatchFree+ service in the US.
- Samsung TV Plus claims “exceptionally high” viewability ratesby Editor on 25 May 2023 at 07:38
Samsung Ads Europe and digital media measurement software platform DoubleVerify (DV) have revealed what they say are exceptional results from the latter’s new connected TV (CTV) viewability measurement solution on the Samsung TV Plus free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) platform.
- Samsung TV Plus claims “exceptionally high” viewability ratesby Editor on 25 May 2023 at 07:38
Samsung Ads Europe and digital media measurement software platform DoubleVerify (DV) have revealed what they say are exceptional results from the latter’s new connected TV (CTV) viewability measurement solution on the Samsung TV Plus free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) platform.
- Attention cements place as key ad measurement metricby Editor on 25 May 2023 at 06:57
The findings of attention meta-analysis by media platform provider Teads are said to have further proven the practicality of attention as a new measurement metric, and underscored actionable ways for companies to use attention for improved brand lift and campaign outcomes.