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Research: Brits plan to stream more TV this Xmas

Almost half of Brits (48 per cent) have revealed they are planning to watch more TV via streaming over the Christmas holidays, compared to usual, according to research commissioned by adtech company, The Trade Desk. Nevertheless, whilst the appetite for content over Christmas is strong, almost one in five (18 per cent) report that they […]

December 7, 2021

Poland: OTT culture platform awarded to Redge Media

Theatre performances, concerts, exhibitions, workshops – all online and in one place. The Łódzkie Voivodeship in Poland is to create the OTT video platform common for its cultural units. This is to enable the inhabitants of Łódź to have broad access to culture, which is of particular importance in times of a pandemic and limitations […]

December 7, 2021

Report: Europe produces 830hrs of animated TV each year

The European Audiovisual Observatory estimates the annual volume of the production of TV animation in Europe to be around 220 titles (TV movies or TV series seasons), 5,200 episodes and 830 hours. France and the UK are by far the main producers of animation TV content. European TV animation coproductions account for 36 per cent […]

December 2, 2021

Forecast: VoD, consoles, wearables, NFTs to trend in 2022

The technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) practice at Deloitte, has revealed its predictions for the sector in 2022. These include: No mid-life crisis for the games console: Market revenues will top £60 billion as device reaches half century Deloitte predicts that the games console market will generate £60.6 billion in 2022, up 10 per cent […]

December 2, 2021

WaterBear goes global; now on Apple TV, Roku

To celebrate its first anniversary, WaterBear, the free streaming platform dedicated to the future of our planet, has rolled out globally, expanding its reach to 194 countries. As part of its global expansion, WaterBear’s content – spanning biodiversity, community, climate action and sustainable fashion, will also be available to watch on Apple TV and Roku […]

December 1, 2021By Nik Roseveare

SABC invites bids for streaming platform

South Africa’s public broadcaster, SABC, has issued a Request for Proposals (RfP) from potential suppliers of a streaming service that forms a key part of the broadcaster’s future strategy. The 73-page RfP is designed to build on data and suggestions received a year ago from potential streaming technology suppliers. Currently SABC leaves its content to […]

November 29, 2021By Chris Forrester

Agama, Antecna implement monitoring and analysis solution for m:tel

Agama Technologies, a specialist in in video service quality and customer experience, has partnered with Antecna to implement Agama’s solution for monitoring and analysis of live TV channels and VoD streams at m:tel, the telecom operator in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This implementation helps detect faults as soon as they appear and prevents problematic and low-quality […]

November 29, 2021

Agile Content to debut cloud production innovations and FAST channels

Agile Content, a provider of internet-based TV and streaming solutions, has announced two new innovations that are available for virtual demonstration from 3 December. The Agile Cloud Production and FAST & VoD2Live solutions will enable broadcasters and TV providers to revolutionize how live content is produced, and how linear channels can be created cost-efficiently and […]

November 25, 2021

Love Nature content now in Russia on MTS TV-services

THEMA RUS has announced the launch of Love Nature, a wildlife and nature brand with linear and streaming channels available in over 135 countries, on Russia’s MTS TV-services. Love Nature’s 4K linear TV channel will now be available to MTS subscribers in IPTV and on the KION multimedia platform. Love Nature, broadcast in Ultra HD […]

November 24, 2021

ITsART rolls out in Europe

ITsART, the new streaming platform for Italian culture, is now available to customers in 26 European countries during the initial phase of its international roll out. Supported by Italian Ministry of Culture, ITsART exists to support the spread and enhancement of Italian artistic and cultural heritage all over the world. The virtual stage already available […]

November 23, 2021