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Semiconductor market poised for strong growth in 2024 and 2025
Dec 3, 2024 – WSTS has revised its 2024 projections upward, anticipating a significant 19.0% YoY growth in the semiconductor market. The global market value for 2024 is now estimated to reach $627 billion.
News categories: WSTS, Market Research, Semiconductor, Worldwide

WeTV partners with Magnite on video inventory monetisation
Dec 3, 2024 – WeTV is to use the BidLink solution within Magnite's (Nasdaq: MGNI) ad server to scale programmatically, while the Magnite Streaming and DV+ SSPs will help WeTV monetize its inventory.
News categories: Magnite, WeTV, Gavin Buxton, Mary Yeo, Advertising, Asia, Digital TV, Streaming

Ipsos in discussions to acquire Kantar Media
Dec 2, 2024 – Following information published in the press, Ipsos has confirmed that discussions are currently underway regarding a potential acquisition of Kantar Media.
News categories: Ipsos, Kantar Media, Advertising, Big Data, Digital TV, MandA, Market Research, Worldwide

Teads extends Smart TV ad partnership with VIDAA
Dec 2, 2024 – Teads has extended its deal with VIDAA, maintaining access to VIDAA's home screen for placement of ads, as well as gaining access to video inventory on VIDAA's Channels streaming service.
News categories: Teads, VIDAA, Jeremy Arditi, Guy Edri, Amalia Necula, Advertising, Asia, Digital TV, Europe, North America, Smart TV, Streaming, TV OS, UX

Insolvency proceedings against WISI Communications terminated
Dec 2, 2024 – WISI Communications has announced that the Pforzheim District Court has terminated insolvency proceedings against the assets of the company, following confirmation of its insolvency plan.
News categories: WISI Communications, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Finance, Germany, Worldwide

MYTV Mana-Mana streaming app integrated into Proton X70
Nov 27, 2024 – MYTV Broadcasting has begun integrating its MYTV Mana-Mana streaming application with Proton's in-car Infotainment-Head Unit (IHU), starting with the Proton X70 model.
News categories: MYTV Broadcasting, Acotech, Altel Holdings, MYTV Mana-Mana, Helmi Mohamed Harith, Apps, Automotive, Digital TV, Malaysia, Streaming

Streambox Media launches subscription-financed TV in India
Nov 27, 2024 – Streambox Media has launched a 4K QLED TV in India that brings together content from multiple OTT services. Users pay only an 'activation fee' for the TV, along with a subscription for the services provided by the TV's OS.
News categories: Streambox Media, Digital TV, India, Smart TV, Streaming, TV OS

smartclip and Virtual Minds complete server technology integration
Nov 27, 2024 – Virtual Minds’ data management platform has been integrated with smartclip's ad server, enabling broadcasters to leverage data for the integrated delivery of campaigns across all video channels.
News categories: Virtual Minds, smartclip, Tom Peruzzi, Thomas Servatius, Advertising, Big Data, Digital TV, Europe

White Peaks Solutions selects NPAW video analytics
Nov 26, 2024 – White Peaks Solutions (WPS) has selected NPAW's video analytics to augment its KWIKmotion streaming video platform, enabling KWIKmotion to offer QoE monitoring and optimization of its video delivery.
News categories: NPAW, White Peaks Solutions, Till Sudworth, Salloum El Dahdaah, Big Data, Digital TV, France, Middle-East, QoE, Streaming