Digital TV News: HITS

Paramount+ now available on Virgin TV in the UK
May 12, 2023 – Virgin Media customers with Virgin TV 360 or Stream can now access Paramount+ directly via their set-top box for £6.99 per month or £69.90 per year.
News categories: Virgin Media, David Bouchier, Apps, Cable TV, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Streaming, UK

Arthur D. Little publishes 2023 Media Market Report
Apr 26, 2023 – Arthur D. Little (ADL) has published its annual State Of The Media Market report, which analyses how global trends are impacting the major subsegments of the media, sports, and entertainment sectors.
News categories: Arthur D. Little, Maureen Kerr, Digital TV, Market Research, Worldwide

Pixalate releases February 2023 CTV device market share report
Apr 7, 2023 – Pixalate has released its February 2023 CTV Device Global Market Share Report. The report reveals the top CTV devices across key regions based on the share of open programmatic ad traffic.
News categories: Pixalate, Advertising, Asia, Digital TV, Latin America, Market Research, North America, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming

Viu app comes to Astro's Ultra Box
Mar 10, 2023 – Astro has expanded its streaming service, adding the Viu app to its platform. Astro customers can now access Viu on multi-screens, including on its Ultra Box.
News categories: Astro, Viu, Agnes Rozario, Janice Lee, Apps, Digital TV, Malaysia, Satellite, Set Top Box, Streaming

Cloud gaming platform Nware now available on Android TV
Feb 23, 2023 – Nware has announced that it is now available via Android TV, enabling users to enjoy video games without a gaming console, downloading, storage issues or the need to connect additional devices.
News categories: Nware, Daniel Olmedo, Android TV, Apps, Digital TV, Gaming, Worldwide

Roku and DoorDash partner to offer on-demand delivery from the TV
Feb 7, 2023 – Roku (Nasdaq: ROKU) and DoorDash (NYSE: DASH) have announced a multi-year partnership to build a better TV experience and unlock new ways for consumers to access their favorite restaurants and more.
News categories: Roku, DoorDash, Gidon Katz, Rob Edell, Carl Loredo, Advertising, Digital TV, Streaming, TV OS, USA

LG adds Apple integrations to webOS Hub smart TV platform
Feb 3, 2023 – LG has announced the availability of the Apple TV app, Apple Music, AirPlay and HomeKit on its webOS Hub. There are now 200 partners working on the webOS smart TV platform including Seiki, Eko, Stream System, Konka, Aiwa and Hyundai.
News categories: LG Electronics, Apple, Apps, Digital TV, Smart Home, Smart TV, Streaming, TV OS, Worldwide

Premium online video rebounds in Southeast Asia
Nov 22, 2022 – Vidio's live sports, Prime Video's SE Asia push and robust demand for Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar and Viu have contributed to a rebound across premium video subscribers and viewership in Q3 2022, according to MPA.
News categories: Media Partners Asia, Dhivya T, Asia, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming

Pluto TV debuts in Canada
Dec 1, 2022 – Pluto TV has made its debut in Canada, streaming more than 20,000 hours of free programming to Canadians. This marks Pluto TV's most robust content at launch offering to-date.
News categories: Pluto TV, Corus Entertainment, Olivier Jollet, Troy Reeb, Canada, Digital TV, Streaming