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Data: 1st Ashes Test breaks Sky Sports viewing records

The opening fixture of the Ashes series brought Sky Sports its highest ever viewing figures for a cricket Test match, with a peak of 2.12 million viewers in home. An average audience of 1.17 million tuned in on day five, with a combined average of 877k across all five days of the match, making it […]

June 22, 2023By Colin Mann

Match Group, Peacock partnership

Match Group, a provider of digital technologies designed to help people make meaningful connections, and streaming platform Peacock are launching a partnership, leveraging Peacock’s programming and Match Group’s portfolio of brands, to offer users exclusive benefits and experiences. Match Group and Peacock will partner on in-app, experiential, and social contextual content that will align Peacock’s […]

June 22, 2023

Twitter plans smart TV video app

Twitter owner Elon Musk has confirmed plans for a Twitter video app on smart TVs. Responding to a tweet suggesting that: “We really need a Twitter video app for Smart TVs”, Musk replied: ”It’s coming”, without revealing any further details. On June 15th, during an investor presentation, new Twitter CEO, Linda Yaccarino, and Musk laid […]

June 19, 2023By Colin Mann

Data: TikTok surpasses $1bn consumer spend in Q1

TikTok has become the first app to ever surpass $1 billion in consumer spend in a single quarter globally, according to insights by data.ai. The app analytics data provider has taken a deep dive into the features driving consumer spend on mobile and the apps with the most successful monetisation strategies, revealing the top apps […]

June 15, 2023

SkyShowtime now on Ziggo

Multiplay telco Ziggo and SkyShowtime have agreed a wide-ranging distribution deal that will bring SkyShowtime to millions of additional households in the Netherlands. The deal represents SkyShowtime’s first Multichannel Video Programming Distributor (MVPD) relationship in the Dutch market, with Ziggo launching the SkyShowtime app on its platform immediately. Ziggo customers can subscribe to SkyShowtime directly […]

June 14, 2023

Samsung, Claro, NAGRA in Smart TV alliance

Pay-TV operator Claro Colombia, Samsung and NAGRA have confirmed that streaming service Claro tv+ can now be enjoyed on Samsung Smart TVs without the need for an additional decoder. The launch expands the multiscreen content consumption experience for customers, facilitating access to all the content in this entertainment ecosystem. This joint development with Samsung and […]

June 8, 2023

Netgem UI now on Zeop Android TV

Digital video entertainment specialist Netgem has launched a complete revamp of the Zeop TV product in the La Reunion territory in France, with the latest versions of its Multiscreen Apps, introducing more content and more features in a super-aggregator model. Netgem is taking the opportunity to expand its Entertainment service proposition for Operators with the […]

June 7, 2023By Colin Mann

Apple TV adding FaceTime and video conferencing

Apple has announced tvOS 17 software updates coming soon for Apple TV 4K. With tvOS 17, FaceTime comes to Apple TV 4K for the first time, so users can deploy the popular video calling app on their TV. The update will also introduce an all-new Control Center, along with other enhancements that aim to provide […]

June 6, 2023

FlixSnip launches DTC app

FlixSnip has launched its direct-to-customer (DTC) platform. With no subscription cost, viewers can now explore and enjoy a variety of movies, series and documentaries on the move. “We are thrilled to launch our free DTC platform,” said CEO Sebastien Perioche. “At FlixSnip, we believe that everyone should have easy access to the best award-winning, international […]

June 6, 2023

QVC+, HSN+ on Vizio

QVC and HSN, specialists in multiplatform vCommerce, have launched their free, interactive streaming shopping service on Vizio Smart TVs. The QVC+ and HSN+ combined streaming experience offers Vizio users QVC and HSN’s robust video commerce experience, with live, on-demand and streaming-only content together in one fully shoppable app. It is currently the only livestream shopping app on Vizio […]

June 1, 2023