North America Digital TV News

Cable & Wireless to launch Bluu streaming service with 24i
Sep 10, 2024 – 24i has announced that Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) has launched Bluu, its new streaming service, with the full suite of 24i Video Cloud modules.
News categories: 24i, Cable & Wireless, David Brown, Sam Naoshy, Caribbean, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IBCShow, Streaming

CTS to manage centralized video platform for AMC Networks
Sep 10, 2024 – Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS) has announced an agreement with AMC Networks to serve as its centralized video platform for Managed Channel Origination (MCO) and Video On Demand (VOD).
News categories: Comcast Technology Solutions, AMC Networks, Bart Spriester, Stephanie Mitchko, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IBCShow, USA, Worldwide

DTVKit adds ATSC 3.0 to its software stack
Sep 10, 2024 – DTVKit has integrated an ATSC 3.0 software stack into its suite of broadcast software components. DTVKit will release the version of ATSC 3.0 to its member community in Q1 2025.
News categories: DTVKit, Advanced Television Systems Committee, Amy Cleary, Madeleine Noland, ATSC 3, Digital TV, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart TV, USA

Globecast becomes iQIYI channel development partner for N. America
Sep 10, 2024 – Globecast has become an iQIYI (Nasdaq: IQ) channel development partner for North America, bringing iQIYI's library of Asian entertainment to viewers in the region via pay-TV and telecoms operators.
News categories: Globecast, iQIYI, Berto Guzman, Leo Geng, Content Distribution, Digital TV, North America

Edgio files voluntary petitions for Chapter 11 relief
Sep 9, 2024 – Edgio (Nasdaq: EGIO) has voluntarily filed for chapter 11 relief to effectuate sale transactions that should allow for the continued operation of the Company's business under new ownership.
News categories: Edgio, Todd Hinders, Content Distribution, Digital TV, MandA, Streaming, USA, Worldwide

Fubo launches home screen CTV ad format
Sep 6, 2024 – FuboTV (NYSE: FUBO) is enhancing its ad inventory with a new CTV ad format that enables the display of advertiser-branded video content on the home screen of Fubo's CTV platform.
News categories: Fubo, Dina Roman, Advertising, Digital TV, Streaming, USA, UX

LG Ad Solutions offers screensaver ads on LG Smart TVs
Sep 5, 2024 – LG Ad Solutions has launched Native Screensaver Ads, a full-screen advertising experience that activates across the Home Screen, LG Channels and Content Store on LG Smart TVs.
News categories: LG Ad Solutions, Dave Rudnick, Chris Weiland, Advertising, Digital TV, Smart TV, USA, UX, Worldwide

GorgeousTV unveils 2nd screen shopping app for streaming services
Sep 5, 2024 – GorgeousTV has introduced a white-label app, SceneShop, for FAST channels and streamers. Viewers can use the app while watching tv shows and movies to shop the looks featured in the content.
News categories: GorgeousTV, Gaetano Coppoletta, Apps, Digital TV, Streaming, USA

Verizon to acquire Frontier Communications
Sep 5, 2024 – Verizon (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Frontier Communications (NASDAQ: FYBR) have entered into a definitive agreement for Verizon to acquire Frontier in an all-cash transaction valued at $20 billion.
News categories: Verizon, Frontier Communications, Hans Vestberg, Nick Jeffery, Cable TV, Digital TV, MandA, USA