Digital TV News: TVO

Pay TV and paid video content revenues in Germany rose again in 2022
Aug 31, 2023 – According to VAUNET, in 2022, revenues for pay TV and paid VOD in Germany rose by nearly 5% to €4.9 billion. Looking ahead, VAUNET projects an 8% growth for 2023 to €5.3 billion.
News categories: VAUNET, Austria, Digital TV, Germany, Market Research, Streaming, Switzerland, TV Services

VIDAA adds AVOD/FAST and TVOD/EST services with Vubiquity
Aug 2, 2023 – VIDAA USA has selected Vubiquity (NASDAQ:DOX) to provide AVOD, FAST and TVOD/EST content for VIDAA tv. Vubiquity will curate, program and schedule content, as well as originate FAST channels for VIDAA.
News categories: Amdocs, VIDAA, Vubiquity, Anthony Goonetilleke, Yaniv Gruenwald, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Smart TV, Streaming, TV OS, USA

Skytel launches Go+ in Mongolia, powered by Mirada
Jul 4, 2023 – Mirada has announced the launch of Go+, a new pay-TV service from SKYmedia in Mongolia. Mirada’s Iris technology powers Go+, providing users with a fully personalised experience.
News categories: Mirada, Skytel, José-Luis Vázquez, Amarchingun Gantumur, Android TV, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Mongolia, Set Top Box, Streaming, UX

BB Media & DEG International publish International Digital Entertainment report
Jun 27, 2023 – BB Media has partnered with DEG International to publish a report that outlines the Media and Entertainment industry’s evolution, penetration and value in different markets across the world.
News categories: BB Media, DEG International, Tom Gennari, Joe Braman, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, Worldwide

tvOS 17 brings FaceTime and video conferencing to Apple TV 4K
Jun 5, 2023 – Apple has announced Apple TV 4K software updates for this fall. With tvOS 17, FaceTime comes to Apple TV 4K, along with other enhancements for a more personalised experience.
News categories: Apple, Bob Borchers, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Streaming, TV OS, Worldwide

MPA releases India online video report 2022-23
May 17, 2023 – Media Partners Asia (MPA) has released a report, based on data from its AMPD platform, that provides insights on the growing online video industry in India over the calendar year 2022 and Q1 2023.
News categories: Media Partners Asia, Mihir Shah, Digital TV, India, Market Research, Streaming

Virgin Media renews EST and TVOD content deal with Amdocs
May 10, 2023 – Amdocs (NASDAQ:DOX) has announced that its Vubiquity platform has been selected to continue to provide Virgin Media's customers with EST and TVOD content across different devices.
News categories: Amdocs, Virgin Media, Anthony Goonetilleke, Content Distribution, Digital TV, UK

Whip Media automates FAST performance tracking and royalty calculations.
Apr 12, 2023 – Whip Media has announced Whip Media FASTrack, designed to improve reporting associated with FAST and AVOD for mid and smaller tier clients. Motorvision.TV is the beta launch partner
News categories: Whip Media, Motorvision.TV, Jason Weiss, Michael Sid, Raimund Koehler, Advertising, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide

24i provides complete D2C solution for FAST and linear channel owners
Apr 5, 2023 – 24i has announced 24i Broadcaster Studio, a new modular solution that has been added to its 24i Mod Studio portfolio. The new solution includes everything channel owners require to go D2C.
News categories: 24i, Dr. Neale Foster, Apps, Content Distribution, Digital TV, NABShow, Streaming, Worldwide