Digital TV News: Neil Smit
FreeWheel chooses Nielsen to power audience-based multiscreen TV advertising
Feb 12, 2019 – Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) and FreeWheel have expanded their relationship to include the Nielsen Data Management Platform (DMP). Using the Nielsen DMP, Freewheel Markets can now analyze, build and target advanced audiences across Connected TV, Over-the-Top and digital video.
News categories:
Nielsen, FreeWheel, Damian Garbaccio, Neil Smith, Advertising, Big Data, Digital TV, Streaming, USA, Worldwide
4C adds video inventory from FreeWheel, SpotX and Telaria
Oct 2, 2018 – 4C has announced new video integrations with FreeWheel, SpotX, and Telaria. The integrations will make video advertising inventory from streaming services and content providers available within the Scope by 4C platform.
News categories:
4C Insights, FreeWheel, SpotX, Telaria, Lance Neuhauser, Neil Smith, Mike Shehan, Mark Zagorski, Advertising, Digital TV, Streaming, USA
Rogers adopts Comcast's X1 for next-gen IPTV
Dec 16, 2016 – Rogers Communications has announced that it will be deploying Comcast's X1 IP-based video platform to provide its customers with a next-generation of video experience.
News categories:
Comcast, Rogers, Neil Smit, Alan Horn, Cable TV, Canada, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Middleware, Set Top Box
Comcast to launch Netflix on X1
Nov 4, 2016 – Comcast has announced the launch of Netflix on millions of X1 devices. Netflix content will be integrated into Xfinity On Demand, enabling X1 customers to watch past and current seasons of shows all in one place.
News categories:
Comcast, Netflix, Neil Smit, Reed Hastings, Cable TV, Digital TV, Middleware, Set Top Box, Streaming, USA
CableLabs certifies first DOCSIS 3.1 cable modems
Jan 13, 2016 – CableLabs has announced that five cable modem vendors have achieved the first DOCSIS 3.1 certifications. Newly certified products from Askey, Castlenet, Netgear, Technicolor and Ubee Interactive provide cable operators with critical components for a new generation of DOCSIS 3.1 services.
News categories:
CableLabs, Phil McKinney, Neil Smit, Cable Modem, Cable TV, DOCSIS, USA
zeebox TV companion app makes U.S. debut
Sep 27, 2012 – zeebox has announced that Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal, HBO and Cinemax are teaming with zeebox to support its cross-channel TV viewing companion app for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android, and the Web.
News categories:
zeebox, Apps, Smartphone, Social TV, Tablet, USA
Comcast and Skype to Bring a New HD Video Calling Experience to the Television
Jun 14, 2011 – Comcast (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) and Skype have announced that the companies have entered into a strategic partnership that will enable Comcast customers to communicate with family and friends through HD video calling on their television.
News categories:
Skype, Comcast, Cable TV, Digital TV, Middleware, Set Top Box, USA
Charter Communications Commences Previously Announced Financial Restructuring
Mar 27, 2009 – Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR) and its subsidiaries have commenced the next phase of its previously announced financial restructuring, which is expected to reduce the Company's debt by approximately $8 billion.
News categories:
Charter Communications, Cable TV, Digital TV, Finance, USA
Latest News
- Plex has largest FAST line-up with 1,112 channels
- TV3 migrates from on-prem servers to AWS Cloud with Redge
- Virgin Media partners with PubMatic to scale FAST advertising
- Interactive TV news channel unveiled by ROXi and Sinclair
- Spideo and OTTera unveil personalisation collaboration at NAB Show 2024
- Amagi integrates Intertrust DRM for FAST services
- Vantiva has shipped 22 million Android TV set-top boxes
- Newsmax launches subscription-based app with 24i
- Slovak Telekom and T-Mobile CZ upgrade video streaming with 24i
- CTV/OTT expected to be fastest growing media channel in U.S. in 2024
- Red Bee Media provides WWTV program and schedule data to REELZ
- WISI Communications initiates restructuring in self-administration
- Eutelsat distributes LGCC TV channel to Europe and MENA via satellite
- Akamai rolls out NVIDIA-powered Cloud services optimized for video processing
- Sinclair launches 'Broadspan' datacasting platform
- U.S. households report consuming 43.5 hours of video per week
- A1 Group brings Netflix to six more group countries
- Brightcove introduces Smart TV SDKs for Roku, Samsung and LG devices
- Amagi and Argoid AI drive TV program scheduling automation
- KERV and Magnite programmatically deliver AI-powered interactive video ads