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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

Orange Polska deploys Viaccess-Orca Secure Video Player
Jun 13, 2024 – Viaccess-Orca (VO) has announced that pay-TV operator Orange Polska is using VO's Secure Video Player for IPTV and OTT streaming on Sagemcom set-top boxes (STBs).
News categories: Viaccess-Orca, Orange Polska, Sagemcom, Thomas Kohler, Piotr Wit, Digital TV, IPTV, Media Player, Poland, Set Top Box

Stream7 scales live event broadcasting with MainStreaming
Jun 12, 2024 – Stream7 is using MainStreaming's Video Edge Network to enable its clients to scale their live event broadcasting, providing flexibility for Stream7's diverse client base.
News categories: MainStreaming, Stream7, Antonio Corrado, Pete Amos, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, UK, Worldwide

Capitol Broadcasting selects Triveni Digital to simplify NEXTGEN TV ops
Jun 12, 2024 – Capitol Broadcasting, owner and operator of TV stations in North Carolina, has selected Triveni Digital's Station Manager to simplify the delivery of its NEXTGEN TV and ATSC 1.0 services.
News categories: Triveni Digital, Capitol Broadcasting, Ralph Bachofen, Peter Sockett, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Terrestrial, USA

Max arrives in France and Poland
Jun 11, 2024 – Max is now live and available to watch in France and Poland, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has announced, completing the first wave of European launches that began last month.
News categories: Warner Bros. Discovery, JB Perrette, Digital TV, France, Poland, Streaming

Ease Live and Bedrock create M6+ Live Sport Experience
Jun 11, 2024 – Bedrock and Ease Live are collaborating to provide media and entertainment companies with immersive video experiences through Interactive Overlays, significantly enhancing viewer engagement.
News categories: Ease Live, Bedrock, Kjetil Horneland, Jonas Engwall, Digital TV, France, Streaming, UX