Big Data (AI/ML, Audience Measurement, Metadata, Content Identification, Advertising)

Mobile500 Alliance to Demonstrate Second Generation Mobile DTV Application at NAB Show
Apr 10, 2012 – The Mobile500 Alliance has announced that it will demonstrate its second generation Mobile Digital Television application at the 2012 NAB Show. Enhancements include social media integration, closed captioning, interstitials and interactive banners.
News categories: Mobile500 Alliance, Advertising, Apps, Middleware, Mobile, NABShow, Smartphone, Tablet, USA

Adobe Announces Integrated Video Publishing, Advertising and Analytics Platform
Feb 27, 2012 – Adobe Systems (NASDAQ:ADBE) has unveiled the industry's first fully integrated video technology platform, code named Project Primetime, to enable smooth, TV-like experiences for ad-supported videos across Web-connected devices.
News categories: Adobe Systems, Advertising, MWC24, Streaming

New Industry Association Looks to Future of Connected TV Platforms
Nov 30, 2011 – Advertising, marketing and entertainment executives have formed a new global industry organization - the Connected Television Marketing Association (CTVMA) - with the goal of educating the industry on the commercial opportunities of connected TV.
News categories: CTVMA, Advertising, Smart TV, Streaming

YuMe to Power LG Electronics' Global Smart TV Ad Platform
Nov 2, 2011 – YuMe has announced the availability of YuMe's video advertising solution for Internet Connected TVs. LG Electronics (KSE: 066570) is launching the first availability of YuMe's advertising technology and services to support LG's Smart TV platform.
News categories: LG Electronics, YuMe, Advertising, Middleware, Smart TV

Rovi Unveils Search and Discovery Platform for the Cable Industry
May 10, 2010 – At The Cable Show, Rovi (NASDAQ: ROVI) has unveiled its TotalGuide™ Solution for Service Providers, a flexible media guide for cable platforms. TotalGuide uses entertainment data from Rovi to power search, browse and recommendation capabilities.
News categories: Rovi Corp, Advertising, Cable TV, Content Distribution, Middleware

DIRECTV and DISH Network Launch Satellite Advertising Platform
Apr 26, 2010 – DIRECTV (NASDAQ:DTV) and DISH Network (NASDAQ:DISH) have announced the launch of the Advanced Satellite Advertising Platform (ASAP), an advertising platform giving U.S. television advertisers unprecedented reach to nearly 30 million U.S. households.
News categories: DIRECTV, DISH Network, Advertising, Satellite, USA

Convergence India 2010: NDS Showcases Proven, Cost-Effective Digital Pay-TV Solutions for India
Mar 22, 2010 – At Convergence India 2010, NDS will showcase a range of solutions for Indian pay-TV operators looking to make the transition to digital. Also on display will be a number of interactive solutions and advanced advertising applications.
News categories: NDS Group, Advertising, Cable TV, Conditional Access, Content Distribution, DVR, India, Middleware, Satellite, Set Top Box

DISH Network and Rentrak Announce Television Audience Measurement Agreement
Feb 8, 2010 – Rentrak (Nasdaq: RENT) has announced an agreement with DISH Network (NASDAQ: DISH) to integrate DISH Network's TV viewing data with Rentrak's TV Essentials audience measurement service.
News categories: Rentrak, DISH Network, Advertising, DVR, Middleware, Satellite, Set Top Box, USA

Advertising As You Fast Forward Coming To Freeview Australia
Jan 17, 2010 – Commercial TV stations in Australia are set to start selling 'fast forward' advertising in Freeview-certified devices, including set-top boxes, the Sony PS3, Freeview certified TVs and any device that has the new Freeview MHEG 5 processor built in.
News categories: Freeview Australia, Advertising, Australia, Digital TV, DVR, Gaming, MHEG-5, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Terrestrial