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Apple previews entertainment experiences on Apple Vision Pro
Jan 16, 2024 – Apple has announced entertainment experiences for its Apple Vision Pro. Vision Pro enables users to watch new shows and films from streaming services including Apple TV+ and Disney+.
News categories: Apple, Disney, Greg Joswiak, Bob Iger, Digital TV, Metaverse, Streaming, Worldwide

Pixalate releases global H2 2023 SSAI benchmark report
Jan 17, 2024 – Pixalate has released its H2 2023 Server-Side Ad Insertion (SSAI) benchmark report, analyzing the state of SSAI implementation across top Connected TV (CTV) platforms.
News categories: Pixalate, Amit Shetty, Advertising, Digital TV, Market Research, Worldwide

Cirion and Qwilt partner on CDN services in Latin America
Jan 17, 2024 – Qwilt has announced a partnership with Cirion Technologies that expands its global network of service providers, bringing more efficient and scalable content delivery to Latin America.
News categories: Qwilt, Cirion, Alon Maor, Alejandro Girardotti, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Latin America, Streaming

Proximic releases findings from 2024 State of Programmatic report
Jan 16, 2024 – Proximic (NASDAQ: SCOR) has released a report examining how evolving technologies, consumer habits, data privacy and browser regulations are impacting the programmatic advertising landscape.
News categories: Proximic, Rachel Gantz, Advertising, Digital TV, Market Research, USA

URC TV chooses Simplestream to power new OTT service
Jan 16, 2024 – URC TV has chosen Simplestream as a technology partner to power its new OTT offering. The service provides fans with live and on-demand access to United Rugby Championship games.
News categories: Simplestream, URC TV, Ashley Reynolds-Horne, Tom Lister, Apps, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide

Sky México deploys ThinkAnalytics' personalization platform
Jan 16, 2024 – Sky México has deployed ThinkAnalytics as its personalization and viewer engagement platform, powering search and discovery for its sports and entertainment offering.
News categories: ThinkAnalytics, Sky México, Trektel, Marc Aldrich, Salvador Rosas, Big Data, Digital TV, Mexico, Satellite, UX

Amagi launches curated programmatic marketplace for FAST ads
Jan 12, 2024 – Amagi ADS PLUS has launched a feature called FAST Deals, a curated programmatic marketplace designed to simplify the advertising experience for buyers, content owners and programmatic exchanges.
News categories: Amagi, FreeWheel, James Smith, Emily Bromley, Advertising, CES2025, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide

U.S. internet households averaged 17 connected devices in Q3 2023
Jan 11, 2024 – Parks Associates' has found that the average number of connected devices per U.S. internet household reached 17 in Q3 2023, and smartphone ownership surpassed TV ownership for the first time.
News categories: Parks Associates, Sarah Lee, CES2025, Digital TV, Market Research, Smart Home, Smart TV, Streaming, USA

Disney unveils 'Shop the Stream' ad innovation
Jan 10, 2024 – Disney has launched a beta program for its first native streaming shoppable ad format, which allows consumers to purchase their favorite items without disrupting their viewing experience.
News categories: Disney Advertising, Jamie Power, Amy Lehman, Advertising, CES2025, Digital TV, Streaming, USA