Digital TV News: Discovery

Covington Entertainment Group selects 24i Video Cloud
Apr 8, 2024 – Covington Entertainment is deploying the 24i Video Cloud to support the debut of Culture Entertainment Network, an OTT service offering reality TV, movies, lifestyle shows and TV series.
News categories: 24i, Covington Entertainment, Donald McGarva, Michael Covington, Content Distribution, Digital TV, NABShow, Streaming, USA

Gracenote extends FAST Channel metadata program to the U.S.
Apr 3, 2024 – Gracenote has expanded its FAST Program to also enable U.S.-based content owners to distribute TV programs and movies to streaming platforms along with Gracenote metadata.
News categories: Gracenote, Tim Cutting, Big Data, Digital TV, Streaming, USA, UX

TiVo report finds consumers shifting gears on TV subscriptions
Apr 2, 2024 – TiVo (NYSE: XPER) has found in its Q4 2023 Video Trends Report that consumers are becoming more intentional about where they spend their dollars.
News categories: Xperi, Scott Maddux, Broadcast, Canada, Digital TV, Market Research, TV-over-IP, USA, UX

ThinkAnalytics harnesses data and generative AI for channel creation
Mar 28, 2024 – At NAB Show 2024, ThinkAnalytics will exhibit ThinkFAST, an AI powered content scheduling FAST channel solution enabling content rights holders to drive higher engagement and reduce churn.
News categories: ThinkAnalytics, Marc Aldrich, Big Data, Content Distribution, Digital TV, NABShow, UX, Worldwide

Vi announces ultimate entertainment app
Mar 27, 2024 – Vi has introduced an entertainment app, Vi Movies & TV, providing access to 13+ OTT apps, 400+ live TV channels, and complimentary access to several content libraries - all under one roof.
News categories: Vodafone Idea, Avneesh Khosla, Apps, Digital TV, India, Streaming

Viaccess-Orca to unveil AI-driven video optimization solutions at NAB
Mar 26, 2024 – Viaccess-Orca (VO) has announced that, at the 2024 NAB Show, it will demonstrate how the human side of technology is simplifying service operations and optimizing viewing experiences.
News categories: Viaccess-Orca, Alain Nochimowski, Big Data, Content Distribution, Content Protection, Digital TV, NABShow, QoE, Worldwide

Warner Bros. Discovery to launch Max in Europe beginning May 21
Mar 21, 2024 – Warner Bros. Discovery (Nasdaq: WBD) has announced that Max, its enhanced streaming service, will launch in the first European countries beginning May 21.
News categories: Warner Bros. Discovery, JB Perrette, Digital TV, Europe, Streaming

Dubai launches in-taxi interactive screens initiative
Mar 19, 2024 – Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced 4,500 interactive screens to provide taxi passengers with news, entertainment, offers, lifestyle content and promotions, on the go.
News categories: Binary Media, Roads and Transport Authority, Hala, Santosh Sarma, Ahmed Bahrozyan, Khaled Nuseibeh, Digital TV, In-Car, UAE

Paramount+ announces international rollout plan details
Mar 19, 2024 – Paramount+ (NASDAQ: PARA; PARAA) has announced launch timing and pricing for its international ad-supported subscription offering. Its Premium subscription plan is also to be rolled out in Europe.
News categories: Paramount+, Marco Nobili, Lee Sears, Australia, Canada, Digital TV, Europe, Streaming