Digital TV News: Arris
Verizon to acquire Frontier Communications
Sep 5, 2024 – Verizon (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Frontier Communications (NASDAQ: FYBR) have entered into a definitive agreement for Verizon to acquire Frontier in an all-cash transaction valued at $20 billion.
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Verizon, Frontier Communications, Hans Vestberg, Nick Jeffery, Cable TV, Digital TV, MandA, USA
Cineverse chooses Frequency for channel creation, playout and distribution
Aug 22, 2024 – Frequency has announced that Cineverse (NASDAQ:CNVS) is using the Frequency Studio platform for channel creation, playout and distribution to more than 25 platforms.
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Cineverse, Frequency, Tony Huidor, Blair Harrison, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide
Roku's new Roku Pro Series televisions now available
Apr 10, 2024 – Roku (Nasdaq: ROKU) has announced that its Roku Pro Series televisions are now available. The TVs combine picture innovations and a new Voice Remote Pro with Roku's operating system.
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Roku, Chris Larson,, Digital TV, Smart TV, TV OS, USA, UX
Tubi releases 2024 streaming insights report
Mar 12, 2024 – Tubi (NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) has released findings from 'The Stream 2024: Streaming Insights for Marketers'. The report provides a deep dive into the behaviors and preferences of streamers in the US.
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Tubi, Cynthia Clevenger, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, USA
Ad-supported streaming delivers scale for brands in Southeast Asia
Nov 14, 2023 – Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI) research finds that ad-supported streaming delivers scale and impact for brands in Southeast Asia, with 71% of TV viewers in the region watching ad-supported streaming.
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Magnite, Advertising, Asia, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming
NPA Conseil, Médiamétrie publish French AVOD market report
Aug 31, 2023 – NPA Conseil and Médiamétrie have published the 2nd part of their AVoD Market Report survey, dedicated to monitoring the development of AVOD, FAST and more generally CTV ecosystems in France.
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Médiamétrie, NPA Conseil, Digital TV, France, Market Research, Streaming
U.S. Cyber Trust Mark labeling program for smart devices announced
Jul 18, 2023 – The U.S. has announced a cybersecurity certification and labeling program to help Americans more easily choose smart devices that are safer and less vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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Federal Communications Commission, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Digital TV, Gateway, Smart TV, USA
Adoption of streaming in Japan driven by ad-supported content
Jul 11, 2023 – Magnite (NASDAQ:MGNI) has unveiled research showing that in Japan adoption of streaming services is driven by the popularity of ad-supported content, with 71% of TV viewers watching such services.
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Magnite, Ken Harada, Advertising, Digital TV, Japan, Market Research, Streaming
VIDAA to bring Paramount+ to viewers in Canada and Latin America
Jun 6, 2023 – VIDAA and Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) have announced a partnership to bring Paramount+ to smart TVs powered by VIDAA in Canada and Latin America, including Brazil.
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VIDAA, Paramount+, Nick Ruczaj, Marco Nobili, Apps, Brazil, Canada, Digital TV, Latin America, Smart TV, Streaming
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