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LG U+ selects Net Insight for IP media network

LG U+, a mobile network operator in South Korea, and a new customer to Net Insight, will leverage Net Insight’s Nimbra platform for a nationwide IP media network. The deal with LG U+ was won and finalised earlier this year together with Net Insight’s Korean partner Sanam Technology and strengthens Net Insight’s market position in […]

November 5, 2024

LG reports record Q3 revenue

LG Electronics has announced its Q3 2024 consolidated revenue of KRW 22.18 trillion (€0.015tn) and an operating profit of KRW 751.9 billion. This revenue marks the highest ever for a third quarter, while the operating profit ranks as the fourth highest in the company’s history. Several external factors impacted the third quarter, including a prolonged […]

October 24, 2024

Canal+ expands partnership with LG

LG Electronics and Canal+ Group have announced the expansion of their global partnership for the distribution of Canal+ Group Applications on webOS in all Canal+ Group Territories. This partnership covers for the first time more than 40 territories, including a renewal regarding the Canal+ brands in France, Poland, Switzerland, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Myanmar and […]

October 18, 2024

South Korea: Multiplay services market set for growth

South Korea’s multiplay services market is set for steady growth between 2023 and 2028, driven primarily by tripleplay and quadrupleplay bundles. Increased demand for high-speed fibre broadband and value-added services like IPTV and OTT video will boost household spending on these packages. While doubleplay remains dominant, quadrupleplay is projected to see the fastest growth, supported […]

October 17, 2024

Philo on LG TVs in US

Philo’s lineup of live and on-demand TV is now available on LG Smart TVs in the US. For $28 per month, Philo offers 70+ channels including AMC, A&E, MTV, VH1, BET and Discovery. With 75,000+ on-demand titles, AMC+ included at no extra cost, and 90+ free channels available to all Philo users (both free and […]

October 16, 2024

Study: Advertisers should prioritise a total TV experience

LG Ad Solutions, in collaboration with MediaScience, has released a study that underscores the effectiveness of creating a seamless Connected TV (CTV) advertising experience. The study, titled The Connect Effect, demonstrates that integrating CTV Video, Native and Mobile Video ads within a single campaign boosts key brand metrics and performance. The study revealed that brands […]

October 1, 2024

LG Display quits LCD TV panels

LG has sold its last-remaining LCD TV panel production facility. The factory, based in Guangzhou, China, has been sold to TCL for 2 trillion won (€1.35bn). It will be handed over to the new owners on March 31st 2025. The plant is currently busy producing low-end and mid-range LCD TV panels used in various products, […]

October 1, 2024By Chris Forrester

LG shares vision for AI webOS ecosystem

LG Electronics (LG) last week held webOS Summit 2024 in Incheon, South Korea, sharing its strategic vision and future initiatives for expanding the AI webOS ecosystem and growing its platform business. Themed Empowering webOS with AI, the second webOS Summit played host to around 300 attendees representing 140 partner companies – including content developers, producers […]

September 30, 2024

LG teams with Razer, MediaTek on Bluetooth controller

LG Electronics has collaborated with Razer and MediaTek to introduce the a Bluetooth Ultra-Low Latency (BT ULL) Controller. Razer, a lifestyle brand for gamers, has developed the game controller featuring BT ULL technology. To showcase its upgraded performance at LG webOS Summit 2024, LG and Razer compared a BT ULL-enabled Bluetooth game controller to a […]

September 27, 2024

LG Movies & TV VoD launches in Europe

LG Electronics and Rakuten TV, the European streaming platform, have announced the launch of LG Movies & TV, a new VoD service now available on LG TVs across the UK, Germany, Spain and Italy. The new app-based VoD service enables rental, purchase and viewing of movies from the latest blockbusters to celebrated classics. Accessible through […]

September 25, 2024By Nik Roseveare