T20 World Cup delivers record viewership
Cricket and sports fans across the world enjoyed unparalleled coverage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021, when the tournament returned after five years. The event, the biggest ever…
Irdeto launches Operator Application
Irdeto, a specialist in digital platform cybersecurity, has announced the launch of Irdeto Operator Application (Irdeto OpApp). The Irdeto OpApp is an HbbTV Operator Application hosted on Irdeto’s CI Plus…
Analyst: Prime Video continues to boost EPL reach
In Q3 2019, research firm Ampere reported that the reach of live English Premier League (EPL) coverage had increased to nearly three-quarters of domestic fans as Amazon Prime Video acquired…
RTL Deutschland, Panasonic addressable TV partnership
RTL Deutschland and Panasonic are bringing addressable TV to the smart TVs of the Japanese manufacturer as part of a cooperation. The HbbTV specification for Targeted Advertising (HbbTV TA) is…
TikTok TV adds connected devices
Following the launch earlier in November of TikTok TV in the US and Canada with Amazon Fire TV as its first partner, the TikTok TV app is now available on…
Redge Media Origin upgrade for HbbTV
Redge Media Origin has been upgraded to support HbbTV devices. The upgrade enabled video playback on TV-sets within HbbTV applications, both for unencrypted and for DRM content. The project has…
EarthxTV bolsters leadership team
EarthX, the international environmental organisation dedicated to a more sustainable future, announced the appointment of key leadership roles to accelerate the growth and success in the areas of Content, Global…
Vestel teams with Simply.TV for advanced metadata
TV manufacturer Vestel and global metadata specialist Simply.TV have entered into a multi-year EPG agreement for all Vestel-produced smart-TVs across more than 50 countries. Metadata is a known challenge for…
Nielsen plans more accurate metrics
Audience measurement, data and analytics specialist Nielsen is enhancing its national television measurement by measuring viewing in a more precise manner, allowing for a future where audience estimates are based…
Formula E: Unplugged FTA on YouTube, Facebook
All-electric single-seater racing series Formula E is launching a new short-form episodic documentary series, Formula E: Unplugged, with all episodes free to view on Formula E’s YouTube and Facebook pages.…
Infront, StreamAMG launch Ski and Snowboard Live
Infront, the sports media company, has partnered with sports OTT specialists StreamAMG to launch Ski and Snowboard Live, a new direct-to-consumer (DTC) service for the US market. Audiences in the…
TheViewPoint partners with Stirista
TheViewPoint, a SaaS video ad monetisation platform for CTV/OTT publishers, has announced a partnership with Stirista, a specialist in data-driven SaaS marketing solutions in providing premium programmatic CTV inventory. ”Data…
Research: US pay-TV Q3 sheds 650K subs
According to findings from Leichtman Research Group, the largest pay-TV providers in the US – representing about 93 per cent of the market – lost about 650,000 net video subscribers…
DAZN to introduce Full HD in Italy
Sports streaming service DAZN will make further investments in Italy to improve video quality, reduce buffering problems and boost its customer services. These commitments were made during a meeting in…
UK movie pirate guilty plea
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, has confirmed the guilty plea of George Bridi, a citizen of the United Kingdom, for his role…
NBC Sports extends Premier League deal
The Premier League and NBCUniversal, via the NBC Sports Group, have agreed a new six-year broadcast deal in the United States. The agreement, which will see NBC Sports remain the…