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Walmart completes acquisition of VIZIO
Dec 3, 2024 – Walmart has announced the completion of its acquisition of VIZIO. The acquisition of VIZIO and its SmartCast OS allows Walmart to serve its customers in new ways to enhance their shopping journeys.
News categories: Walmart, VIZIO, Seth Dallaire, William Wang, Digital TV, MandA, Smart TV, TV OS, USA

WeTV partners with Magnite on video inventory monetisation
Dec 3, 2024 – WeTV is to use the BidLink solution within Magnite's (Nasdaq: MGNI) ad server to scale programmatically, while the Magnite Streaming and DV+ SSPs will help WeTV monetize its inventory.
News categories: Magnite, WeTV, Gavin Buxton, Mary Yeo, Advertising, Asia, Digital TV, Streaming

Ipsos in discussions to acquire Kantar Media
Dec 2, 2024 – Following information published in the press, Ipsos has confirmed that discussions are currently underway regarding a potential acquisition of Kantar Media.
News categories: Ipsos, Kantar Media, Advertising, Big Data, Digital TV, MandA, Market Research, Worldwide

Teads extends Smart TV ad partnership with VIDAA
Dec 2, 2024 – Teads has extended its deal with VIDAA, maintaining access to VIDAA's home screen for placement of ads, as well as gaining access to video inventory on VIDAA's Channels streaming service.
News categories: Teads, VIDAA, Jeremy Arditi, Guy Edri, Amalia Necula, Advertising, Asia, Digital TV, Europe, North America, Smart TV, Streaming, TV OS, UX

Insolvency proceedings against WISI Communications terminated
Dec 2, 2024 – WISI Communications has announced that the Pforzheim District Court has terminated insolvency proceedings against the assets of the company, following confirmation of its insolvency plan.
News categories: WISI Communications, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Finance, Germany, Worldwide

MYTV Mana-Mana streaming app integrated into Proton X70
Nov 27, 2024 – MYTV Broadcasting has begun integrating its MYTV Mana-Mana streaming application with Proton's in-car Infotainment-Head Unit (IHU), starting with the Proton X70 model.
News categories: MYTV Broadcasting, Acotech, Altel Holdings, MYTV Mana-Mana, Helmi Mohamed Harith, Apps, Automotive, Digital TV, Malaysia, Streaming

German video market remains stable
Nov 27, 2024 – According to the Q3/2024 CE-Branchenkompass, sales of TV sets in Germany in the first three quarters of 2024 (2.94 million) were almost the same as in the same period last year (2.92 million).
News categories: Deutsche TV-Plattform, ZVEI, Digital TV, Germany, Market Research, Smart TV

Streambox Media launches subscription-financed TV in India
Nov 27, 2024 – Streambox Media has launched a 4K QLED TV in India that brings together content from multiple OTT services. Users pay only an 'activation fee' for the TV, along with a subscription for the services provided by the TV's OS.
News categories: Streambox Media, Digital TV, India, Smart TV, Streaming, TV OS

European video subscription market settles into stable phase
Nov 27, 2024 – According to management consulting firm, Oliver Wyman, the European video subscription market may grow in the short term, but will experience fewer growth opportunities and stabilization in the future.
News categories: Oliver Wyman, Digital TV, Europe, Market Research