Digital TV News: Hallmark

Hallmark and Accedo expand partnership with new streaming service
Sep 25, 2024 – Hallmark has extended its partnership with Accedo to incorporate multiple new features into its newly rebranded streaming service, Hallmark+, which officially launched on September 10th.
News categories: Accedo, Hallmark, Fredrik Andersson, Lusha Bodie, Apps, Digital TV, Streaming, USA

Panasonic returns to the US with new Fire TV televisions
Sep 4, 2024 – Panasonic has announced its return to the US TV market. The new line-up includes OLED (Z95A and Z85A) and Mini-LED (W95A) TVs ranging from 55 to 85 inches. The new smart TVs have Fire TV built in.
News categories: Panasonic, Amazon, Yasunari Anan, Daniel Rausch, Digital TV, Smart TV, TV OS, USA

Comcast introduces Peacock, Netflix, Apple TV+ streaming bundle
May 21, 2024 – Comcast has announced Xfinity StreamSaver, a streaming bundle of Apple TV+, Netflix and Peacock, offering entertainment from the best streaming apps at an unparalleled value.
News categories: Comcast, Dave Watson, Digital TV, Streaming, USA

Plex has largest FAST line-up with 1,112 channels
Apr 17, 2024 – Plex now offers 1,112 free-to-stream live TV channels, with more than 800 available in the US. Plex is the most widely available ad-supported VOD and live TV offering, covering more than 180 countries.
News categories: Plex, Keith Valory, Todd Hay, Gavin Bridge, Advertising, Digital TV, Streaming, USA, Worldwide

Telestream integrates with NVIDIA for video monitoring
Apr 9, 2024 – Telestream has integrated NVIDIA Holoscan for Media with its INSPECT monitoring platform to bring cloud-native video monitoring to media enterprises and professionals.
News categories: Telestream, NVIDIA, Charlie Dunn, Bob Pette, Big Data, Digital TV, NABShow, QoE, Semiconductor, Worldwide

Xfinity launches Xumo Stream Box
Dec 12, 2023 – Xfinity Internet customers now have a new way to enjoy streaming entertainment in the home with the launch of the Xumo Stream Box, powered by Comcast's EntertainmentOS.
News categories: Comcast, Xumo, John Dixon, Digital TV, RDK, Set Top Box, 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

U.S. streaming climbs to record high in July
Aug 15, 2023 – Streaming accounted for a record high 38.7% of total U.S. TV usage in July, while linear TV viewership fell below 50% for the first time, according to Nielsen's July 2023 The Gauge report.
News categories: Nielsen, Broadcast, Cable TV, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, USA

Comcast introduces NOW TV in the U.S.
May 23, 2023 – Comcast has unveiled NOW TV, a streaming service that includes 40+ live channels from A&E, AMC, Hallmark and Warner Bros. Discovery, plus 20+ FAST channels from NBC, Sky and Xumo Play, and a subscription to Peacock Premium.
News categories: Comcast, Dave Watson, Digital TV, Streaming, USA