Streaming (Over-the-top, OTT, P2P, PC-TV, Internet TV, online video, IP Video) News

Omdia sees surging SVOD growth in Central and Eastern Europe
Jun 12, 2024 – Data from Omdia reveals that ~25% of SVOD subscriptions in Central and Eastern Europe originate from pay TV and telco bundles. Such indirect additions will drive SVOD growth in the region until 2028.
News categories: Omdia, Maria Rua Aguete, Adam Thomas, Digital TV, Europe, Market Research, Streaming

MultiChoice Group reports results for the year ended March 2024
Jun 12, 2024 – MultiChoice has reported results for the year ended March 2024. Active subscribers declined by 9% YoY, mainly due to a 13% decline in the Rest of Africa business. The South African business declined by 5%.
News categories: MultiChoice, Africa, Content Protection, Digital TV, Results, Satellite, South Africa, Streaming, Subscribers

Ericsson, 3 Denmark, TV 2 and Sony show live TV over 5G SA network
Jun 13, 2024 – Ericsson, with 3 Denmark, TV 2 and Sony, has successfully trialed a live television broadcast of a football match over a 5G standalone (SA) network, using millimeter wave (mmWave) technology.
News categories: Ericsson, 3 Denmark, TV 2, Sony Professional, Niclas Backlund, Kim Christensen, Morten Brandstrup, Claus Pfeifer, 5G, Content Distribution, Denmark, Digital TV

Cineverse exceeds ten million YouTube subscribers
Jun 13, 2024 – Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) has passed 10 million subscribers to its fandom-focused YouTube channels, driven by social video channels for several of its brands.
News categories: Cineverse, Digital TV, Social TV, Streaming, Subscribers, USA

Brightcove powers new AVOD service, FrightPix
Jun 13, 2024 – Brightcove (NASDAQ: BCOV) has announced that new AVOD service, FrightPix, will rely on Brightcove's platform to distribute its content to audiences across the U.S.
News categories: Brightcove, FrightPix, Marc DeBevoise, Eric Tomosunas, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, USA

Disney adds interactive ad formats powered by Brightline and KERV
Jun 13, 2024 – Disney has added new interactive advertising formats including advergaming and shoppable CTV ads, powered by Brightline and KERV Interactive, respectively.
News categories: KERV, Brightline, Disney, Marika Roque, Michael Bologna, Jamie Power, Advertising, Digital TV, Streaming, USA, UX

Ease Live powers football companion app from ServusTV
Jun 13, 2024 – ServusTV has deployed a new 2nd screen football companion app, covering the UEFA Club Competitions and the upcoming EURO 2024 finals, powered by Ease Live technology.
News categories: Ease Live, Red Bull Media House, ServusTV, Kjetil Horneland, David Morgenbesser, Apps, Austria, Digital TV, Streaming, UX

Europeans now spend almost €700 on subscriptions every year
Jun 12, 2024 – According to a survey from Bango, European subscribers are now spending an average of €696 on subscription apps and services every year — on top of standard bills such as TV, phone, and internet.
News categories: Bango, Paul Larbey, Digital TV, Europe, Market Research, Streaming

DTS report finds US in-vehicle video and gaming growing rapidly
Jun 12, 2024 – A report released by DTS (NYSE: XPER) examines consumption of entertainment in the car based on findings from surveys on how U.S. consumers listen to audio, watch video and play games in-vehicle.
News categories: Xperi Inc, DTS, Jeff Jury, Automotive, Digital TV, Gaming, Market Research, Streaming, USA