Comscore expands CTV footprint with Samba TV
Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting, and evaluating media across platforms, has announced its expanded TV measurement footprint driven by a new partnership with Samba TV, a global cross-screen television…
DocuBay on TCL Smart TVs
IN10 Media Network’s DocuBay, a premium global membership streaming service exclusively for documentary features, has announced multi-territory distribution deal with TCL Smart TVs, one of India’s fastest-growing TV brands and…
Research: Finns favour TV screen for streaming
A TV screen is still the most popular choice for keeping up with the content in paid streaming services in Finland according to DNA’s Digital Lifestyle survey. DNA Hubi device,…
Vizio adds 10 Spanish-speaking channels
TV brand Vizio has announced the launch of 10 Spanish-speaking channels for SmartCast viewers across the US. The channels include top-rated multicultural productions from around the world and popular shows…
Amazon Music app on LG TVs
LG Electronics (LG) is launching an integrated Amazon Music app for its OLED, NanoCell and smart LCD TVs produced between 2016 and 2020 for LG TV owners in key countries…
Australia: OzTAM adds co-viewing to VPM Report
OzTAM has introduced connected TV (CTV) co-viewing data to its Video Player Measurement (VPM) Report. This enhancement evolves the VPM service from a 1:1 people-to-device measure for broadcaster VoD (BVoD)…
Vizio launches Apple TV app on SmartCast TVs
Vizio, the #1 US-based TV brand, has announced that customers in the US and Canada can now access the Apple TV app on SmartCast TVs to enjoy Apple TV+, Apple…
Research: TV streaming devices reach 1.1bn
The global population of TV and video streaming devices has now exceeded 1.1 billion, according to the latest analysis from Strategy Analytics’ TV Streaming Platforms service. The research, which tracks…
DISH, Verizon addressable ad partnership
Verizon Media is expanding its omnichannel programmatic platform, forging an advanced TV partnership with DISH Media in which Verizon Media’s demand-side platform (DSP) will provide automated access to DISH’s household…
Research: 78% US homes have SVoD
Consumer research from Leichtman Research Group (LRG) finds that 78 per cent of all US households have a subscription video on-Demand (SVoD) service from Netflix, Amazon Prime, and/or Hulu –…
Plex launches 42 channels on Wurl Network
Streaming media platform Plex has launched 42 channels on the Wurl Network. The channels, all launched in a single day, include such popular programming as Reuters, The Bob Ross Channel,…
Smart Cinema USA launches Asia film app on VIZIO
Smart Cinema USA – the handheld movie theatre accessible through smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices – has launched its virtual cinema app on VIZIO SmartCast. The smart…
ZEASN launches WhaleLive AVoD on Philips TVs
ZEASN, a provider of OTT and Smart TV services, has announced the launch of WhaleLive, a new AVoD service on the Philips Smart TV platform providing consumers with free access…
Vewd, Vestel expand and extend contract
Vewd, a provider of OTT and hybrid TV solutions, and Vestel have announced a long-term contract renewal that will see Vewd Core and Core Modules, including the Media Player and…
Survey: 77% of UK prefer prefer AVoD over SVoD
Video advertising platform Unruly has released a study that investigates consumer attitudes and consumption habits around connected TV (CTV) during the Covid-19 pandemic. Unruly, which is part of Tremor International, surveyed…
Research: UK bought 21m connected devices during lockdown
One in five UK adults (21 per cent) – the equivalent of 10.3 million consumers – purchased at least one new digital device as a result of spending more time…