Digital TV Business, Technology and Market Research News

Telefónica to bid for full control of Telefónica Deutschland
Nov 8, 2023 – Telefónica has decided to make a public acquisition offer to the shareholders of Telefónica Deutschland to acquire the 28.19% of Telefónica Deutschland that it does not already own.
News categories: Telefónica, Telefónica Deutschland, Digital TV, Germany, IPTV, MandA

RSF to launch satellite news service in Russian with Eutelsat
Nov 7, 2023 – Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has contracted with Eutelsat for the launch of a satellite broadcasting service aimed at providing independent news and information to Russian speaking audiences.
News categories: RSF, Eutelsat, Christophe Deloire, André Lange, Belarus, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Russia, Satellite, Ukraine

Edgio adds FAST channel syndication via Wurl
Nov 7, 2023 – Edgio has partnered with Wurl to enable Edgio customers generating linear channels, using its Uplynk scheduler UI or APIs, to effortlessly distribute them through Wurl.
News categories: Edgio, Wurl, Eric Black, Craig Heiting, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide

ViewLift powers KnightTime+ apps for VGK and Scripps Sports
Nov 6, 2023 – ViewLift has announced that early stats for the KnightTime+ OTT apps it built for Stanley Cup Champion Vegas Golden Knights have already exceeded season-long targets in just the opening days of the season.
News categories: ViewLift, Vegas Golden Knights, Rick Allen, Kerry Bubolz, Apps, Digital TV, Streaming, USA

Casablanca Online chooses PlayBox Neo media management and playout
Nov 6, 2023 – Casablanca Online has chosen PlayBox Neo's broadcast media management and playout servers and software to control scheduling, dynamic ad insertion and automated playout for a new HD TV channel in Brazil.
News categories: PlayBox Neo, Casablanca Online, Sonya Chakarova, Alex Pimentel, Manoel Rocha, Brazil, Content Distribution, Digital TV

NBCUniversal to air shoppable TV episodes with Walmart
Nov 6, 2023 – Walmart and NBCUniversal have announced a partnership that allows Bravo fans to 'shop the moment' on Peacock. Fans can shop directly from the retailer while tuning in to 'Below Deck Mediterranean'.
News categories: NBCUniversal, Walmart, Josh Feldman, William White, Advertising, Digital TV, Streaming, USA

One Albania selects Minerva to power new video service
Nov 5, 2023 – One Albania has selected Minerva Networks to power its next generation video service, available via a new One Albania Android TV STB, as well as on smart TVs, Apple TV, Fire TV, mobiles and web.
News categories: Minerva Networks, One Albania, Mauro Bonomi, Brano Djurovic, Albania, Android TV, Apps, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IPTV, Set Top Box, UX

Rebound in Mini LED shipments expected in 2024
Nov 3, 2023 – According to TrendForce, the forecast for Mini LED TVs is positive, with continuous growth in shipment volumes expected. Shipments are projected to reach 6.21 million units by 2024.
News categories: TrendForce, Automotive, Digital TV, Market Research, Smart TV, Worldwide

Sony Interactive Entertainment to acquire iSIZE
Nov 2, 2023 – Sony Interactive Entertainment has agreed to acquire iSIZE. iSIZE builds AI-powered solutions to deliver bitrate savings and quality improvements for the media and entertainment industry.
News categories: Sony Interactive Entertainment, Content Distribution, Digital TV, MandA, UK, Worldwide