Digital TV Business, Technology and Market Research News

Global TV market returned to growth in Q2 2024
Aug 26, 2024 – According to Counterpoint Research, the global TV market has recovered with 3% Y/Y growth in Q2’24, fed by strong shipments to developed regions gearing up for major sporting events.
News categories: Counterpoint Research, Digital TV, Market Research, Smart TV, Worldwide

Telenor Sweden and SDMC unveil 4K Android TV dongle
Aug 23, 2024 – SDMC and Telenor Sweden have introduced the Tv-hubb, a 4K AV1 dongle, powered by Android TV. Made from recyclable and durable materials, the Tv-hubb is both compact and lightweight.
News categories: SDMC, Telenor, Ryan Yan, Hanna Idstam, Android TV, Digital TV, IBCShow, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Sweden, TV Everywhere

G-Mana SSAI technology integrated with VisualOn player
Aug 23, 2024 – G-Mana and VisualOn have announced a collaboration that aims to enhance the capabilities of client-side reporting and introduce advanced, interactive ad formats for OTT platforms.
News categories: VisualOn, G-Mana, Yang Cai, Eran Yahalomi, Advertising, Digital TV, IBCShow, Media Player, Streaming, Worldwide

WBD International launches first-party data platform
Aug 22, 2024 – Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) International has launched WBD AIM, a first-party data platform for ad campaign targeting, in a number of markets in EMEA, APAC and LatAm.
News categories: Warner Bros. Discovery, Mike Rich, Rob Bradley, Advertising, Asia, Big Data, Digital TV, Europe, Latin America, Middle-East

BT Group and Edgio announce first MAUD-enabled CDN
Aug 22, 2024 – BT Group is to collaborate with Edgio to integrate Edgio's CDN with its MAUD live TV technology, with a plan to trial delivery of EE TV content on STBs in the live network in the coming months.
News categories: BT Group, Edgio, Howard Watson, Emma Whitmore, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IBCShow, IPTV, UK

Disney+ to extend ad-supported plan to more countries in Europe
Aug 22, 2024 – Following its initial launch in some European countries last year, Disney+ will extend the availability of its ad-supported plan to Finland, the Netherlands and Portugal from this October.
News categories: Disney+, Deborah Armstrong, Digital TV, Finland, Netherlands, Portugal, Streaming

Cineverse chooses Frequency for channel creation, playout and distribution
Aug 22, 2024 – Frequency has announced that Cineverse (NASDAQ:CNVS) is using the Frequency Studio platform for channel creation, playout and distribution to more than 25 platforms.
News categories: Cineverse, Frequency, Tony Huidor, Blair Harrison, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide

Mercado Libre selects Bitmovin Player for new streaming service
Aug 22, 2024 – Bitmovin has announced that Mercado Libre has selected the Bitmovin Player to launch its video streaming service, Mercado Play, across various devices.
News categories: Bitmovin, Mercado Libre, Stefan Lederer, Pablo García, Digital TV, Latin America, Media Player, Streaming

Insys VT and ORS power WDR's EURO 2024 streaming
Aug 22, 2024 – Insys VT and ORS Group have announced that they supported WDR (acting on behalf of ARD) during the UEFA EURO 2024 championships by providing CDN services and technical support.
News categories: Insys Video, ORS Group, WDR, ARD, Krzysztof Bartkowski, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Germany, Streaming