TV Services (Pay TV, OTT, Broadcasting) News

Sky Sports Main Event latency reduced on Entertainment OS devices
Apr 18, 2024 – Sky Sports Main Event viewers will soon be able to watch the channel in low latency, reducing the time between the action on the pitch and watching on Sky Glass and Stream.
News categories: Sky, Digital TV, Gaming, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming, UK, UX

Netflix posts first quarter 2024 results and outlook
Apr 18, 2024 – Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has posted its first quarter 2024 results and outlook. In the quarter the company added 9.33 million paid memberships to finish at 269.60 million globally.
News categories: Netflix, Digital TV, Results, Streaming, Subscribers, USA, Worldwide

Graham Media Group selects Bitmovin Playback
Apr 16, 2024 – Bitmovin has announced that Graham Media Group has selected Bitmovin Playback to enhance its viewer experience. The solution includes the Bitmovin Player and Bitmovin Analytics.
News categories: Bitmovin, Graham Media, Stefan Lederer, Kenny Elshoff, Michael Newman, Big Data, Digital TV, Media Player, QoE, Streaming, USA

Yahoo brings identity solutions to CTV
Apr 16, 2024 – Yahoo Advertising has announced that Yahoo Identity Solutions is to launch within connected TV (CTV) environments including Paramount, Tubi, NBCUniversal, and FreeWheel.
News categories: Yahoo, Elizabeth Herbst-Brady, Leo O’Connor, Jeff Lucas, Ryan McConville, Jon Mansell, Advertising, Big Data, Digital TV, Streaming, USA

Plex has largest FAST line-up with 1,112 channels
Apr 17, 2024 – Plex now offers 1,112 free-to-stream live TV channels, with more than 800 available in the US. Plex is the most widely available ad-supported VOD and live TV offering, covering more than 180 countries.
News categories: Plex, Keith Valory, Todd Hay, Gavin Bridge, Advertising, Digital TV, Streaming, USA, Worldwide

Virgin Media partners with PubMatic to scale FAST advertising
Apr 18, 2024 – PubMatic (Nasdaq: PUBM) has announced a partnership with Virgin Media to enable advertisers to reach UK audiences at scale through premium ad-funded TV content.
News categories: PubMatic, Virgin Media, Hitesh Bhatt, David Bouchier, Advertising, Digital TV, TV-over-IP, UK

Interactive TV news channel unveiled by ROXi and Sinclair
Apr 15, 2024 – At NAB, ROXi and Sinclair unveiled 3 News Interactive Las Vegas. Powered by ROXi's FastStream, the NEXTGEN TV-delivered channel has the interactivity of an app without the need for an app on the TV.
News categories: ROXi, Sinclair, Rob Lewis, Skip Flenniken, ATSC 3, Content Distribution, Digital TV, NABShow, USA, UX

Amagi integrates Intertrust DRM for FAST services
Apr 16, 2024 – Amagi and Intertrust have announced a joint solution that integrates Amagi's CLOUDPORT platform for streaming channels with Intertrust ExpressPlay DRM service to protect FAST content.
News categories: Amagi, Intertrust, Billy Romero, Ali Hodjat, Content Distribution, Digital TV, DRM, Streaming, Worldwide

Newsmax launches subscription-based app with 24i
Apr 16, 2024 – 24i has announced that its 24i Video Cloud for OTT service providers is powering the new Newsmax+ subscription service, with the 24i platform streamlining the management of the D2C news app.
News categories: 24i, Newsmax, David Brown, Lokesh Tiwari, Apps, Content Distribution, Digital TV, NABShow, Streaming, USA, UX