Digital TV News: Netflix

US streaming services must focus on value to retain subscribers
Jan 25, 2024 – Kantar has released figures showing that 95% of American households now have at least one streaming subscription, indicating near total market saturation in the country.
News categories: Kantar, Hannah Avery, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, USA

Prime Video ads to generate over $2bn in revenue in 2024
Jan 30, 2024 – Analysis from Omdia reveals that ad-supported Prime Video is set to generate more than $2bn in incremental revenue in 2024, its launch year, in addition to revenue already generated by ads during live sports.
News categories: Omdia, Matthew Bailey, Advertising, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, Worldwide

Telecom and pay-TV revenue in New Zealand to remain stagnant
Jan 29, 2024 – According to GlobalData, telecom and pay-TV revenue in New Zealand will register a marginal CAGR of 0.7% between 2023 and 2028, with pay-TV exhibiting a negative CAGR of 5.7% during the period.
News categories: GlobalData, Aasif Iqbal, Digital TV, Market Research, New Zealand, Satellite

Bell launches next generation Fibe TV service
Jan 25, 2024 – Bell has launched its next generation Fibe TV service in Atlantic Canada with live TV, on demand shows and apps all in one place, and powerful search options to make the experience even better.
News categories: Bell, Glen LeBlanc, Android TV, Canada, Digital TV, IPTV, Set Top Box

Titan OS unveils OS and advertising platform for Smart TVs
Jan 23, 2024 – Titan OS has launched operations, introducing an independent European operating system for smart TVs, and debuting its Titan advertising division to help advertisers reach more relevant audiences.
News categories: Titan OS, TP Vision, Currys, Jacinto Roca, Tim Edwards, Kostas Vouzas, Susie Moan, Advertising, Digital TV, Europe, Latin America, Smart TV, TV OS, UK

UK Entertainment Sales Grow 7% To £11.9bn
Jan 9, 2024 – The value of the UK music, video and games markets increased for the 11th successive year in 2023, rising 7% to an all-time record of £11.9bn, according to preliminary figures released by ERA.
News categories: digital entertainment and retail association, Ben Drury, Kim Bayley, Digital TV, DVD, Gaming, Market Research, Streaming, UK

Vodafone TV PLAY smart entertainment hub launched in Ireland
Jan 8, 2024 – Vodafone Ireland has unveiled its new TV offering, Vodafone TV PLAY - an all-in-one smart entertainment hub and soundbar, with built-in immersive audio.
News categories: Vodafone, Amanda Nelson, Digital TV, IPTV, Ireland, Set Top Box

RT-RK and iWedia introduce Smart Monitor OS
Jan 4, 2024 – RT-RK and iWedia have announced AndDesk, a Smart Monitor Operating System designed to revolutionize traditional monitors by transforming them into versatile smart devices.
News categories: RT-RK, iWedia, Apps, CES2024, Digital TV, Semiconductor, UX, Worldwide

AIS and ZTE celebrate reaching one million AIS Playbox users
Dec 28, 2023 – ZTE (0763.HK / 000063.SZ) has held an event together with AIS in Thailand to celebrate AIS reaching one million users with an Android TV-powered AIS Playbox set top box supplied by ZTE.
News categories: ZTE, Advanced Info Service, Wu Xin, Android TV, Digital TV, IPTV, Set Top Box, Thailand