USA (United States of America) Digital TV News

Top five channels account for 20% of FAST consumption in U.S.
Nov 7, 2023 – Research from Omdia has revealed that FAST's growth in the US is being powered by a small number of players, with the top five channels accounting for more than 20% of monthly consumption.
News categories: Omdia, Maria Rua Aguete, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, USA

ViewLift powers KnightTime+ apps for VGK and Scripps Sports
Nov 6, 2023 – ViewLift has announced that early stats for the KnightTime+ OTT apps it built for Stanley Cup Champion Vegas Golden Knights have already exceeded season-long targets in just the opening days of the season.
News categories: ViewLift, Vegas Golden Knights, Rick Allen, Kerry Bubolz, Apps, Digital TV, Streaming, USA

NBCUniversal to air shoppable TV episodes with Walmart
Nov 6, 2023 – Walmart and NBCUniversal have announced a partnership that allows Bravo fans to 'shop the moment' on Peacock. Fans can shop directly from the retailer while tuning in to 'Below Deck Mediterranean'.
News categories: NBCUniversal, Walmart, Josh Feldman, William White, Advertising, Digital TV, Streaming, USA

Roku releases third quarter 2023 results
Nov 1, 2023 – Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) has released third quarter 2023 results. In Q3, Roku grew Active Accounts to 75.8 million globally. Sequential net adds of 2.3 million accelerated quarter over quarter.
News categories: Roku, Advertising, Digital TV, Results, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming, TV OS, USA, Worldwide

Disney to purchase remaining stake in Hulu from Comcast
Nov 1, 2023 – Disney (NYSE: DIS) is to acquire the 33% stake in Hulu held by Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) following Comcast's exercise of its right under the put/call arrangement between the two companies.
News categories: Disney, Hulu, Comcast, Digital TV, MandA, Streaming, USA

Prime Video maintains top position in U.S. subscription video
Oct 31, 2023 – Parks Associates has released its updated list of the top 10 US subscription streaming video services, based on estimated numbers of subscribers through September 2023.
News categories: Parks Associates, Jennifer Kent, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, USA

LG automotive content platform for Hyundai Genesis brand
Nov 1, 2023 – LG has announced that it will supply its in-vehicle infotainment system – featuring webOS for Automotive, with YouTube's native TV app – for Hyundai Motor's new Genesis models.
News categories: LG Electronics, Hyundai Motor, YouTube, Eun Seok-hyun, Kwon Hae-young, Tony Archibong, Automotive, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, USA

Xperi to bring Yahoo content to BMW in-car screens
Oct 30, 2023 – Yahoo has partnered with Xperi (NYSE: XPER) to bring Yahoo video content to Xperi's DTS AutoStage Video Service, with first deployment on BMW 5 series cars and future BMW models.
News categories: Xperi, Yahoo, BMW, Jeff Jury, Lara Davis, Automotive, Digital TV, Europe, Streaming, USA

Sinclair, CAST.ERA and RAPA announce ATSC 3.0 DDaaS agreement
Oct 27, 2023 – Sinclair has agreed an MOU with RAPA and CAST.ERA to enhance ATSC 3.0 services between Korea and the U.S. and expand the DDaaS (Data Distribution as a Service) platform globally.
News categories: Sinclair, RAPA, CAST.ERA, Del Parks, Song Jung-su, Kevin Gage, ATSC 3, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Korea, NABShow, USA