Digital TV News: Livestream

Telstra, Dalet and Eluvio unveil end-to-end media supply chain network and managed service
Apr 13, 2023 – Telstra Broadcast Services, Dalet and Eluvio have unveiled a Web3 CDN-based end-to-end media supply chain network and managed service, delivering video from the camera lens to the consumer.
News categories: Eluvio, Dalet, Telstra, Michelle Munson, Ewan Johnston, Andreas Eriksson, Content Distribution, Digital TV, NABShow, Streaming, Worldwide

U.S. consumers watch over six hours of video per week on their mobiles
Nov 30, 2022 – Parks Associates finds that consumers have maintained recent increases in the time they spend watching video on their mobile phones, while time spent consuming video on a TV set, tablet, and computer continues to decrease.
News categories: Parks Associates, Elizabeth Parks, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, USA

ITVX streaming service to launch in the UK on 8th December
Nov 8, 2022 – ITV has announced the launch date of its free streaming platform ITVX. Replacing ITV Hub as the online home of all ITV content, viewers can expect a new and improved product experience.
News categories: ITV, Carolyn McCall, Digital TV, Streaming, UK

Wowza acquires video player specialist, Flowplayer
Sep 7, 2022 – Wowza has announced that it has acquired Flowplayer, a Sweden-based video player specialist. The acquisition was made in partnership with Clearhaven Partners, a US-based private equity firm that focuses on software and technology.
News categories: Wowza, Flowplayer, David Stubenvoll, Michelle Noon, Henrik Lovén, Dominik Schreiner, Content Distribution, Digital TV, MandA, Media Player, Worldwide

GumGum and Invincible Entertainment announce CTV ad partnership
May 25, 2022 – GumGum has announced a partnership with Invincible Entertainment aimed at delivering ad experiences in the CTV space. The partnership will combine GumGum's In-Video product with Invincible's catalog of CTV inventory.
News categories: GumGum, Invincible Entertainment, Ken Weiner, Thomas Ashley, Advertising, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide

61% of U.S. livestreaming viewers watch sports
May 9, 2022 – Parks Associates research has found that 43% of U.S. internet households have livestreamed online content in the past three months, with sporting events by far the most popular type of content at 61% of livestreaming users.
News categories: Parks Associates, Paul Erickson, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, USA

STN Video launches fully configurable online video player
Apr 20, 2022 – STN Video has launched a fully configurable video player. STN’s next generation player simplifies workflows as well as offering customizable aesthetics, player configurations based on desired user experience and more monetization options.
News categories: STN Video, Matthew Watson, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Media Player, Streaming, Worldwide

Verizon trials +play entertainment hub
Mar 3, 2022 – Verizon customers will have exclusive access to +play, a platform that allows users to discover, purchase and manage some of their favorite subscriptions across entertainment, audio, gaming, fitness, music, lifestyle and more – all in one place.
News categories: Verizon, Manon Brouillette, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Streaming, USA

CES 2022 to close one day early
Dec 30, 2021 – The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced that CES 2022 will be closing one day early, to now take place in Las Vegas on Jan. 5-7, 2022. Over 2200 exhibitors are confirmed to exhibit in person at the show.
News categories: Consumer Technology Association, Gary Shapiro, CES2024, Digital TV, USA