Digital TV News: EBS

CTV/OTT expected to be fastest growing media channel in U.S. in 2024
Apr 16, 2024 – Video advertising revenue in the U.S. grew 10.6% YoY in 2023, rising to $52.1 billion. Forty-two percent of this revenue was generated from CTV and OTT, according to research conducted by PwC for the IAB.
News categories: IAB, PwC, David Cohen, Jack Koch, Advertising, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, USA

Brightcove introduces Smart TV SDKs for Roku, Samsung and LG devices
Apr 15, 2024 – Brightcove (NASDAQ:BCOV) has launched player platforms for Roku, Samsung and LG Smart TVs. The SDKs unlock features in the player framework, including content protection, monetization, and analytics.
News categories: Brightcove, Scott Levine, Digital TV, Media Player, Smart TV, Streaming, Worldwide

ThinkAnalytics harnesses data and generative AI for channel creation
Mar 28, 2024 – At NAB Show 2024, ThinkAnalytics will exhibit ThinkFAST, an AI powered content scheduling FAST channel solution enabling content rights holders to drive higher engagement and reduce churn.
News categories: ThinkAnalytics, Marc Aldrich, Big Data, Content Distribution, Digital TV, NABShow, UX, Worldwide

Brightcove launches Cloud Playout 2.0
Mar 27, 2024 – Brightcove (NASDAQ: BCOV) has launched Cloud Playout 2.0, offering customers new ways to create linear channels, monetize their media, and streamline their workflows in one platform.
News categories: Brightcove, Scott Levine, Advertising, Content Distribution, Digital TV, UX, Worldwide

Ghana reinstates Digital Television Receiver Conformance Regime
Mar 20, 2024 – Ghana has reinstated its Digital Television Receiver Conformance Regime. The regime requires all DTT and DTH receivers to pass a conformance test and be certified to use a receiver certification logo.
News categories: National Communications Authority, Digital TV, Ghana, Regulation, Satellite, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Terrestrial

Dubai launches in-taxi interactive screens initiative
Mar 19, 2024 – Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced 4,500 interactive screens to provide taxi passengers with news, entertainment, offers, lifestyle content and promotions, on the go.
News categories: Binary Media, Roads and Transport Authority, Hala, Santosh Sarma, Ahmed Bahrozyan, Khaled Nuseibeh, Digital TV, In-Car, UAE

Synamedia powers content distribution at Monumental Sports
Feb 29, 2024 – Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) has chosen Synamedia solutions to distribute sports content, along with other programming, to its newly launched Monumental Sports Network.
News categories: Synamedia, Monumental Sports, Julien Signes, Charlie Myers, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, USA

EU approves Orange, MásMóvil joint venture with conditions
Feb 20, 2024 – The European Commission has approved the proposed creation of a joint venture by Orange and MásMóvil, subject to full compliance with a commitments package offered by the two companies.
News categories: European Commission, Orange, MásMóvil, Digital TV, IPTV, MandA, Regulation, Spain

Foxtel reveals pricing and retail partners for Hubbl
Feb 21, 2024 – Foxtel has revealed pricing and retail partners for Hubbl, its entertainment OS and experience, to be available as a small device that plugs into a TV, or in TV form as Hubbl Glass.
News categories: Hubbl, Foxtel, Les Wigan, Dani Simpson, Australia, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Smart TV, TV OS