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Roku: New content discovery, personalisation features for UK

Streaming platform and device specialist Roku is launching three enhancements to the Roku user experience for UK viewers, designed to give users an easier way to find and stream desired content. What to Watch, Continue Watching and Save List will roll out to Roku streaming players in the coming weeks, followed by Roku TV models […]

November 28, 2023By Colin Mann

MPs to debate Media Bill

TV and radio audiences could see more high quality British programmes hitting screens and speakers as new laws to maximise the potential of UK broadcasters are debated in Parliament today [November 21st]. The Media Bill, which has its Second Reading in the House of Commons, will update decades-old legislation to unleash the power of British […]

November 21, 2023By Colin Mann

Research: Choice management still a challenge

As the era of ‘peak TV’ tapers and new shows have been delayed by Hollywood strikes, the impact on audience choice is becoming clearer, according to Hub Entertainment Research. Even with a reduction of programmes, consumers still enjoy an abundance of content choices. This year’s edition of Hub’s annual Conquering Content report confirms viewers are […]

November 17, 2023

UK Government responds to Media Bill scrutiny

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons has published the Government response to its reports on the draft Media Bill. The Bill was introduced to Parliament after its inclusion in the King’s Speech. The Secretary of State confirmed that the Government has accepted the majority of recommendations made by the […]

November 17, 2023By Colin Mann

Red Bee data deal with BitRouter

Red Bee Media, the media services provider, in conjunction with TitanTV, has signed a multi-year agreement with BitRouter, a provider of software for NEXTGEN TV receivers. TitanTV will provide Red Bee’s data to BitRouter for integration into its ZapperBox products and services to end users, including BitRouter’s provision of DVR listings information derived from TitanTV […]

November 9, 2023

Captify brings search data to CTV

Captify, a search intelligence platform for the open web, has announced the launch of TV Search Lift, a proprietary TV study that evaluates the success and outcomes of CTV campaigns using authentic onsite search data. This offering will bring Captify’s Search Intelligence to the television landscape for the first time, helping brands elevate their CTV […]

November 2, 2023

ARD, ZDF co-op on recommendation

Germany’s pubcasters ARD and ZDF have rolled out their combined streaming service, which allows users to watch shows from both on one service. The new streamer provides access to shows with common search functionality across both libraries. The service have now launched a combined ‘recommendation’ feature that includes shows across series, films, documentaries, culture and […]

October 12, 2023

Samsung Ads launches Sponsored Row

Samsung Ads has launched a new discovery solution for content partners seeking to drive more audiences to their featured content on Samsung TVs. Located alongside viewers’ organic personalised recommendations and recently viewed content, the new ‘Sponsored Row’ spotlights advertisers’ premier content and provides another pathway to discovering new TV content, which may otherwise be missed […]

October 3, 2023

Justwatch joins BASE, DEGI

JustWatch has become the newest hybrid member of the British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE) & DEGI: The Digital Entertainment Group International, with immediate effect. They join over 30 BASE and DEGI community members. JustWatch is a media company built for modern-day entertainment, helping consumers discover the digital content they want via legal routes. Content […]

September 26, 2023

LG Electronics rolls out LG Channels 3.0

LG Electronics is introducing LG Channels 3.0, the latest version of its free streaming service. Featuring a new UI with improved navigation, more engaging placements for content discovery and an enhanced channel guide, LG says that users will easily be able to discover the content that resonates with them. LG Channels 3.0 is rolling out […]

September 19, 2023