Digital TV News: ATO

DASH Industry Forum (DASH-IF) becomes part of the SVTA
Jul 23, 2024 – The DASH Industry Forum (DASH-IF) is now part of the Streaming Video Technology Alliance (SVTA). A DASH-IF Working Group will continue the work that was carried out by the DASH-IF association.
News categories: SVTA, DASH-IF, Jason Thibeault, Thomas Stockhammer, Alex Giladi, Iraj Sodagar, Elad Nafshi, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide

Canal+ could be listed on the London Stock Exchange
Jul 22, 2024 – Vivendi has provided an update on its project to split the company. Reflecting its international dimension and its ongoing combination with MultiChoice, Canal+ would be listed in London.
News categories: Vivendi, Digital TV, France, MandA, Netherlands, Satellite, South Africa, UK

OKAST and Bouygues Telecom launch app for tourists in France
Jul 22, 2024 – OKAST and Bouygues Telecom have created an app for travellers in France offering content such as tourist guides and travel tips, as well as allowing users to access TV channels in a variety of languages.
News categories: OKAST, Bouygues Telecom, Cédric Monnier, Apps, Digital TV, France, Streaming

LG adds Disney+ to its Automotive Content Platform
Jul 19, 2024 – LG Electronics has added Disney+ to the LG Automotive Content Platform (ACP) powered by webOS, further expanding the range of viewing options available on its in-car infotainment solution.
News categories: LG Electronics, Disney+, Brad Oh, Apps, Digital TV, In-Car, Streaming, Worldwide

Ofcom releases Communications Market 2024 report
Jul 18, 2024 – According to Ofcom's 2024 Communications Market Report, UK audiovisual revenues totalled £18.2bn in 2023, remaining flat compared to 2022. SVOD revenues increased by around £700m to just under £4bn.
News categories: Ofcom, Advertising, Broadcast, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, UK

Perifery launches AI+ 2.0 to revitalize and monetize media content
Jul 18, 2024 – Perifery has launched AI+ 2.0, a solution suite designed to enable media companies to revitalise and re-monetise content they already own via AI-generated enriched metadata.
News categories: Perifery, Jason Perr, Big Data, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Worldwide

Prime develops Android TV stick for sooka in Malaysia
Jul 17, 2024 – sooka has launched its sooka TV Stick streaming device in Malaysia. The Android TV stick, developed in collaboration with STB manufacturer Prime, transforms any TV into a powerful entertainment hub.
News categories: Prime Electronics, sooka, Kiwy Hsieh, Android TV, Digital TV, Malaysia, Set Top Box, Streaming

Sunn Stream chooses Brightcove for new streaming service
Jul 16, 2024 – Brightcove (NASDAQ:BCOV) has announced that Sunn Stream, a streaming service offering family-friendly entertainment, will rely on Brightcove's platform to distribute its content.
News categories: Brightcove, Sunn Stream, Marc DeBevoise, Garrett Z. Sutton, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, USA

Global E&M revenues projected to hit $3.4 trillion in 2028
Jul 16, 2024 – According to PwC's Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2024-28 report, the entertainment & media (E&M) industry continued to grow in 2023, with global revenues up 5% in 2023 at US$2.8 trillion.
News categories: PwC, Werner Ballhaus, Wilson Chow, Advertising, Digital TV, Gaming, Market Research, Streaming, Worldwide