Worldwide (not region-specific) Digital TV News

Viant Technology announces acquisition of IRIS.TV
Nov 12, 2024 – Viant Technology (NASDAQ: DSP) has acquired IRIS.TV. The acquisition will accelerate the mission of IRIS to expand its CTV content identification at scale across premium publishers.
News categories: Viant Technology, IRIS.TV, Tim Vanderhook, Field Garthwaite, Big Data, Digital TV, MandA, Streaming, Worldwide

EPCR selects Eluvio content distribution platform
Nov 12, 2024 – EPCR, the tournament organiser of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, has selected Eluvio to power its global streaming subscription service, EPCR TV.
News categories: Eluvio, EPCR, Michelle Munson, Jacques Raynaud, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide

OBS launches HbbTV Compliance Suite
Nov 12, 2024 – Ocean Blue Software (OBS) has launched Axia, a complete suite of tools and services tailored for rigorous HbbTV compliance, from integration through testing to deployment and maintenance.
News categories: Ocean Blue Software, Paul Martin, Digital TV, Europe, HbbTV, QoE, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Worldwide

LG showcases in-car entertainment concepts
Nov 11, 2024 – LG has introduced advanced technology concepts for the automotive industry, including an interactive entertainment hub for rear seat passengers based on 5G network connectivity and LG's webOS platform.
News categories: LG Electronics, 5G, Automotive, Digital TV, Worldwide

Pixalate releases Q3 2024 FAST app rankings & ad spend reports
Nov 8, 2024 – Pixalate has released its Q3 2024 global FAST apps rankings and traffic report for CTV. Pixalate has published Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Samsung Smart TV versions of the report.
News categories: Pixalate, Advertising, Apps, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, Worldwide

Paramount+ subscribers up 3.5 million in 3Q 2024
Nov 8, 2024 – Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) has announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. Paramount+ subscribers increased 3.5 million in the quarter to 72 million.
News categories: Paramount Global, Digital TV, Results, Streaming, Subscribers, Worldwide

DPG Media and castLabs enable OMID-certified client-side measurement
Nov 7, 2024 – castLabs has partnered with DPG Media to deliver an advanced OMID (Open Measurement Interface Definition) certified addressable TV Ads solution, using AWS Elemental MediaTailor from Amazon Web Services (AWS).
News categories: castLabs, DPG Media, Amazon Web Services, Michael Stattmann, Maarten Schoonvliet, Advertising, Big Data, Digital TV, Media Player, Worldwide

StreamViral launches rev share model for OTT sports distribution
Nov 7, 2024 – StreamViral has launched its revenue share model for OTT services, offering a paid alternative to FAST channel distribution, without financial risk or upfront costs, for sports clubs and leagues.
News categories: StreamViral, Mark Andrews, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide

Warner Bros. Discovery adds 7.2 million DTC subscribers in 3Q 2024
Nov 7, 2024 – Warner Bros. Discovery (Nasdaq: WBD) has reported results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. Total DTC subscribers were 110.5 million, an increase of 7.2 million global subscribers vs. Q2.
News categories: Warner Bros. Discovery, Digital TV, Results, Streaming, Subscribers, USA, Worldwide