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ATSC 3.0 physical layer recommended for Brazil's TV 3.0 project
Jul 24, 2024 – The SBTVD Forum has recommended to the Brazilian government the selection of the ATSC 3.0 'physical layer' as the over-the-air transmission system for 'TV 3.0' broadcasting in Brazil.
News categories: Advanced Television Systems Committee, Fórum SBTVD, Madeleine Noland, Skip Pizzi, ATSC 3, Brazil, Content Distribution, Digital TV, SBTVD

Kantar releases Q2 2024 Entertainment on Demand data for the UK
Jul 24, 2024 – Kantar has released its latest Entertainment on Demand (EoD) data on the UK's streaming market. The study found that Disney+ took top spot for new subscriptions in Q2 2024 with a 19% share.
News categories: Kantar, Andrew Skerratt, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, UK

Pixalate releases Q2 2024 FAST app rankings and ad spend reports
Jul 23, 2024 – Pixalate has released its Q2 2024 Global FAST Apps Rankings and Traffic Analysis Report for CTV. Pixalate published Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Samsung Smart TV versions of the report.
News categories: Pixalate, Advertising, Digital TV, Market Research, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming

Future Today to measure streaming TV ad campaigns with iSpot
Jul 23, 2024 – Future Today is to use iSpot Streaming Measurement to measure incremental reach beyond linear campaigns, bringing real-time optimization to advertisers looking to engage with streaming audiences.
News categories: iSpot.tv, Future Today, Jennifer D’Alessandro, Vikrant Mathur, Advertising, Big Data, Digital TV, Streaming, USA

DASH Industry Forum (DASH-IF) becomes part of the SVTA
Jul 23, 2024 – The DASH Industry Forum (DASH-IF) is now part of the Streaming Video Technology Alliance (SVTA). A DASH-IF Working Group will continue the work that was carried out by the DASH-IF association.
News categories: SVTA, DASH-IF, Jason Thibeault, Thomas Stockhammer, Alex Giladi, Iraj Sodagar, Elad Nafshi, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide

Sky Stream to launch in Germany on July 31st
Jul 23, 2024 – Sky Stream, which combines linear channels, apps and streaming into a unified entertainment experience, will be available for new customers in Germany from July 31, followed by Austria in 2025.
News categories: Sky Deutschland, Barny Mills, Digital TV, Germany, Set Top Box, Streaming

Bitcentral ViewNexa integrates Pixalate Analytics
Jul 23, 2024 – Bitcentral has integrated Pixalate's Post-Bid Analytics and Reporting system into its ViewNexa streaming platform, enabling customers to eliminate wasted ad spend and rectify problems in supply paths.
News categories: Bitcentral, Pixalate, Scott Alexander, Advertising, Big Data, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide

Canal+ could be listed on the London Stock Exchange
Jul 22, 2024 – Vivendi has provided an update on its project to split the company. Reflecting its international dimension and its ongoing combination with MultiChoice, Canal+ would be listed in London.
News categories: Vivendi, Digital TV, France, MandA, Netherlands, Satellite, South Africa, UK

OKAST and Bouygues Telecom launch app for tourists in France
Jul 22, 2024 – OKAST and Bouygues Telecom have created an app for travellers in France offering content such as tourist guides and travel tips, as well as allowing users to access TV channels in a variety of languages.
News categories: OKAST, Bouygues Telecom, Cédric Monnier, Apps, Digital TV, France, Streaming