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Barb to start reporting TV-set viewing of YouTube channels
Feb 26, 2025 – Barb, with Kantar Media, has expanded its measurement of the YouTube content that people watch on TV sets, selecting 200 YouTube channels that will become part of its daily audience reporting.
News categories: Barb, Kantar Media, Justin Sampson, Lucy Bristowe, Advertising, Big Data, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, UK

SAT FILM selects multi-DRM from CryptoGuard
Feb 26, 2025 – CryptoGuard has deployed its multi-DRM solution at SAT FILM for the Polish operator's streaming service, SAT FILM GO, providing security for both linear and on-demand content.
News categories: CryptoGuard, SAT FILM, Kjell Carlswärd, Marek Barański, Digital TV, DRM, Poland, Streaming

Qvest and ARABSAT to launch OTT streaming platform
Feb 24, 2025 – Qvest and ARABSAT are to launch an OTT streaming platform, enabling ARABSAT to extend its direct-to-consumer services while providing white-label solutions for broadcasters and content providers.
News categories: Qvest, ARABSAT, Ahmad Hadi Al Kayal, Eng. Alhamedi Alanezi, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Middle-East, Streaming

ArabyAds & LG Ad Solutions partner with TVekstra in Turkey
Feb 21, 2025 – ArabyAds and LG Ad Solutions have joining forces with TVekstra to provide Turkish advertisers with access to TVekstra LG CTV inventory, backed by ArabyAds marketing technology and measurement.
News categories: ArabyAds, LG Ad Solutions, TVekstra, Mahmoud Fathy, Ed Wale, Merve Eraslanoğlu, Advertising, Digital TV, Smart TV, Streaming, Turkey, TV OS

Freeview NZ satellite TV service to move to Koreasat 6
Feb 21, 2025 – Freeview New Zealand's satellite TV service is to move to Koreasat 6 in early April. The move is essential for service continuity as the current satellite nears the end of its commercial life.
News categories: Freeview New Zealand, Leon Mead, Content Distribution, Digital TV, New Zealand, Satellite, Set Top Box

Comscore expands YouTube CTV measurement internationally
Feb 20, 2025 – YouTube CTV platform reach and volumetrics, covering video views and duration, will be included in Comscore's (NASDAQ: SCOR) Video Metrix Multi-Platform in Canada, France, Spain and Malaysia.
News categories: Comscore, Jen Carton, Advertising, Big Data, Canada, Digital TV, France, Malaysia, Spain, Streaming

Ateme powers Antenna Group’s ANT1+ OTT service
Feb 19, 2025 – Antenna Group has selected Ateme transcoding and packaging to power ANT1+, its OTT service in Greece, hosted on Google Cloud. The engagement enables ANT1+'s streaming experience for live sports.
News categories: Ateme, Antenna Group, Christophe Stigas, Costas Colombus, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Greece, Streaming

Reliance Jio introduces JioTele OS smart TV operating system
Feb 18, 2025 – Reliance Jio has introduced JioTele OS, a smart TV operating system designed for the Indian market. Smart TVs powered by the OS will be available from February 21, 2025.
News categories: Jio, Digital TV, India, Smart TV, TV OS

AgileTV, United Teleports and BNS launch fully managed TV service
Feb 18, 2025 – AgileTV, United Teleports and BNS have announced a fully managed TV service, combining traditional cable TV and OTT apps, that addresses the needs of North American network operators.
News categories: AgileTV, United Teleports, BNS, Ruben Senor-Megias, Ricardo Dias, Chuck Hasek, Apps, Cable TV, Content Distribution, Digital TV, North America