Worldwide (not region-specific) Digital TV News

AMC Networks to launch ad-supported version of its AMC+ streaming service
Apr 17, 2023 – AMC Networks is to launch an ad-supported version of its AMC+ streaming service, completing an ad-supported content ecosystem that spans linear TV networks, streaming and digital/CTV platforms.
News categories: AMC Networks, Kim Kelleher, Advertising, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide

MediaTek introduces next generation automotive platform
Apr 17, 2023 – MediaTek has introduced Dimensity Auto, its new automotive platform. The platform includes Dimensity Auto Cockpit, bringing MediaTek's experience in Smart Home and Entertainment to vehicles.
News categories: MediaTek, Jerry Yu, Automotive, Digital TV, Semiconductor, Streaming, Worldwide

NAGRA joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program
Apr 18, 2023 – NAGRA (SIX:KUD.S) has joined the AWS Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Accelerate Program with validation for its NexGuard Forensic Watermarking, OpenTV Video Platform and Active Streaming Protection offerings.
News categories: NAGRA, Sebastian Kramer, Content Protection, Digital TV, Middleware, Watermarking, Worldwide

Bally's Interactive offers live sports streaming with Harmonic
Apr 16, 2023 – Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) has announced that Bally's Interactive is using Harmonic for cloud playout and branding to deliver sports video with low latency on the Bally Live app.
News categories: Harmonic, Bally's Interactive, Gil Rudge, Matthew Webster, Content Distribution, Digital TV, NABShow, Streaming, Worldwide

Global AVOD revenues to have grown $50 billion by 2028
Apr 24, 2023 – According to Digital TV Research, global AVOD revenues will reach $91bn in 2028, up from $41bn in 2022. The US will contribute 41% to the 2028 total, adding $20 billion between 2022 and 2028.
News categories: Digital TV Research, Simon Murray, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, Worldwide

Harmonic partners with Spideo on FAST Channel personalization
Apr 16, 2023 – Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) has expanded its cloud playout ecosystem and automated the creation of FAST channels through a partnership with personalization and recommendations provider, Spideo.
News categories: Harmonic, Spideo, Gil Rudge, Thibault Dorso, Content Distribution, Digital TV, NABShow, Streaming, Worldwide

Global FAST channel revenue to reach $6.3bn in 2023
Apr 20, 2023 – Free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels will generate revenues of $6.3bn in 2023 according to Omdia. With the largest market, 80% of revenue is expected from the US.
News categories: Omdia, Maria Rua Aguete, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, Worldwide

Universal Tennis chooses M2A Media to syndicate its live match feeds
Apr 17, 2023 – Universal Tennis has chosen M2A Media's live IP transport product to automate, optimize, and manage the transport of its live match feeds to partners, affiliates, and third-party service providers.
News categories: M2A Media, Universal Tennis, Matt Hughes, Kelly Forese, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Worldwide

Global pay TV revenues to fall by $26 billion
Apr 20, 2023 – According to Digital TV Research, global pay TV revenues peaked in 2016 at $199 billion. Revenues will fall to $125 billion in 2028 - down from $151 billion in 2022.
News categories: Digital TV Research, Simon Murray, Cable TV, Digital TV, IPTV, Market Research, Satellite, Terrestrial, Worldwide