Digital TV News: Alba

Paramount to exclusively represent SkyShowtime advertising sales
Apr 22, 2024 – SkyShowtime has concluded an exclusive deal for Paramount to handle SkyShowtime's advertising sales across all of its markets, providing access to advertising in 20+ European markets.
News categories: SkyShowtime, Paramount, Monty Sarhan, Hristina Georgieva, Lee Sears, Advertising, Digital TV, Europe, Streaming

iKO Media Group launches eSports package with Eutelsat
Mar 11, 2024 – iKO Media Group is launching a sports TV package, eCLUTCH, consisting of 10 eSports and gaming channels, at Eutelsat's 16°E, HOTBIRD 13°E and 7/8°W orbital positions.
News categories: Eutelsat, iKO Media Group, DigitAlb, Laurence Delpy, Arnaud Verlhac, Eglinor Ramaj, Albania, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Europe, Middle-East, Satellite

Australia to introduce 'prominence framework' for local broadcast services
Nov 29, 2023 – The Australian Government is to introduce 'must carry' obligations to reduce the risk of FTA broadcasting services being crowded out by larger, international services operating in the Australian market.
News categories: Australian Government, Australia, Digital TV, Regulation, Smart TV, UX

One Albania selects Minerva to power new video service
Nov 5, 2023 – One Albania has selected Minerva Networks to power its next generation video service, available via a new One Albania Android TV STB, as well as on smart TVs, Apple TV, Fire TV, mobiles and web.
News categories: Minerva Networks, One Albania, Mauro Bonomi, Brano Djurovic, Albania, Android TV, Apps, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IPTV, Set Top Box, UX

AVS expands broadcast services in Brazil via EUTELSAT 65 West A
Aug 7, 2023 – AVS has signed contracts for capacity on EUTELSAT 65 West A. The partnership allows AVS to deploy its public channels avoiding interference generated by the activation of 5G in Brazil.
News categories: Eutelsat, AVS, José Ignacio González-Núñez, Eutelsat, João Paulo Erthal, 5G, Brazil, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Satellite

SkyShowtime completes Europe roll-out with Spain and Andorra launches
Feb 14, 2023 – SkyShowtime will complete its European roll-out in 2023, bringing its offering to the final markets of Spain and Andorra on February 2th. The streaming service will have launched across more than 20 markets in just five months.
News categories: SkyShowtime, Monty Sarhan, Andorra, Digital TV, Spain, Streaming

Australian survey finds 39% of respondents may be consuming content unlawfully
Feb 10, 2023 – Research conducted in Australia for the Attorney-General's Department has revealed that 61% of respondents consumed content lawfully, while 39% consumed at least some content in ways that were likely to be unlawful.
News categories: Attorney-General's Department, Australia, Content Protection, Digital TV, Market Research

SkyShowtime announces line-up ahead of launches in Central & Eastern Europe
Jan 31, 2023 – SkyShowtime is continuing its roll-out with a set of launches in Albania, Czechia, Hungary, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania and Slovakia, bringing the number of live markets for the streaming service to twenty.
News categories: SkyShowtime, Monty Sarhan, Gabor Harsanyi, Albania, Czech Republic, Digital TV, Hungary, Kosovo, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Streaming

Australia consults on prioritising local TV services on connected TV devices
Dec 23, 2022 – The significant uptake of Smart TVs and other connected devices in Australia demonstrates the challenge that exists for Australian TV services. Establishing a prominence framework will ensure that local TV services and content can be easily found.
News categories: Australian Government, Australia, Digital TV, Regulation, UX