Digital TV News: EDO

European measurement bodies launch Audience Measurement Coalition
Jan 28, 2025 – European JICs, Media Owner Committees (MOCs), and research companies have announced the creation of the Audience Measurement Coalition (AMC) to advocate for audience measurement in Europe.
News categories: Audience Measurement Coalition, Yannick Carriou, Advertising, Big Data, Digital TV, Europe, Market Research

TikTok and YouTube dominate video viewing for U.S. 18-35-year-olds
Jan 21, 2025 – According to Omdia, TikTok and YouTube have emerged as the leading video platforms for 18-35-year-olds in the USA. In 2024, TikTok surpassed 1.9 billion monthly active users (MAUs) globally.
News categories: Omdia, Maria Rua Aguete, Digital TV, Latin America, Market Research, Streaming, USA, Worldwide

Deutsche Telekom, XREAL and E1 Series join XR Sports Alliance
Jan 6, 2025 – The XR Sports Alliance (XRSA) has added its first cohort of members, including Deutsche Telekom, E1 Series and XREAL. The XRSA aims to accelerate XR sports services across the globe.
News categories: Accedo, Qualcomm, HBS, Michael Lantz, Patrick Costello, Sylvain Lebreton, CES2025, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Metaverse, Semiconductor, Worldwide

XL Axiata and Smartfren Telecom to merge in Indonesia
Dec 11, 2024 – Axiata Group has signed a definitive agreement with Sinar Mas to progress the proposed merger of XL Axiata, Smartfren Telecom and Smartfren's subsidiary Smart Telcom in Indonesia.
News categories: Axiata, Tan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan, Vivek Sood, 5G, Indonesia, MandA

Semiconductor market poised for strong growth in 2024 and 2025
Dec 3, 2024 – WSTS has revised its 2024 projections upward, anticipating a significant 19.0% YoY growth in the semiconductor market. The global market value for 2024 is now estimated to reach $627 billion.
News categories: WSTS, Market Research, Semiconductor, Worldwide

Live sports streaming latency shows significant improvements
Nov 14, 2024 – The DTG has released analysis showing notable improvements in live sports streaming performance across three major events in 2024: Wimbledon, the Olympic Games, and the Paralympic Games.
News categories: Digital TV Group, Ranjeet Kaur, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, UK

wedotv big stories launches on EUTELSAT 7 West A
Nov 13, 2024 – wedotv is expanding the distribution of its wedotv big stories channel to audiences across the Middle East and North Africa via EUTELSAT 7 West A, located in the region's 7/8°W video neighbourhood.
News categories: EUTELSAT, wedotv, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Middle-East, Satellite

Telekom Srbija renews satellite services contract with SES
Nov 4, 2024 – Telekom Srbija has extended the contract for SES to provide capacity on ASTRA 3C at 23.5°E for its M:Sat TV platform, covering Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and North Macedonia.
News categories: SES S.A, Telekom Srbija, Norbert Hölzle, Katarina Subotić, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Macedonia, Montenegro, Satellite, Serbia

AVOD continues to become more mainstream in Australia
Oct 28, 2024 – Kantar has released data on the Australian video streaming market in Q3 2024. 24% of all households are now watching AVOD services, boosted by the introduction of ads on Prime Video in the quarter.
News categories: Kantar, Australia, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming