Digital TV News: NBA
Samba TV releases State Of Viewership report
Feb 6, 2025 – Samba TV has released its H2 2024 State of Viewership Report showing a surge in TV viewership driven by major live events and ad-supported streaming gaining widespread adoption.
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Samba TV, Ashwin Navin, Advertising, Big Data, Digital TV, Market Research, Smart TV, USA
Comcast Xfinity launches $70 sports & news video package
Jan 23, 2025 – Comcast has launched Sports & News TV, a video package for Xfinity Internet customers that brings together live news, top sporting events, hit movies and shows, and primetime TV all in one place.
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Comcast, John Dixon, Cable TV, Digital TV, USA
DIRECTV introduces MySports sports streaming service
Jan 14, 2025 – DIRECTV has introduced MySports, a sports pack for fans looking for 24-7 sports. At launch, MySports includes 40 sports and broadcast channels and is initially available in 24 U.S. metro areas.
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DIRECTV, Bill Morrow, Digital TV, Streaming, USA
LG brings Xbox cloud gaming to its TV gaming portal
Jan 6, 2025 – LG has announced that owners of LG's latest Smart TVs will be able to discover and play a wide selection of PC and console games, and soon Xbox, through its new Gaming Portal.
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LG Electronics, Xbox, Chris Jo, Lori Wright, Apps, CES2025, Digital TV, Gaming, Smart TV, TV OS, Worldwide
Gracenote launches new API for live sports metadata
Dec 11, 2024 – Gracenote has launched Gracenote On Sports, offering a single API to access sports data covering 150+ leagues and competitions, connected to Gracenote's video data, including imagery and content IDs.
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Gracenote, Bill Michels, Big Data, CES2025, Digital TV, UX, Worldwide
Endeavor Streaming expands partnership with Sky New Zealand
Dec 10, 2024 – Endeavor Streaming has expanded its deal with Sky New Zealand to include a range of user experience enhancements, personalization features and advanced advertising capabilities for Sky Sport Now.
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Endeavor Streaming, Sky New Zealand, Fred Santarpia, Lauren Quaintance, Advertising, Content Distribution, Digital TV, New Zealand, Streaming, UX
Canada’s video service providers combat sports piracy with Friend MTS
Sep 4, 2024 – Friend MTS has reported that numerous video service providers in Canada have chosen Friend MTS as their partner of choice to block access to servers hosting broadcasters' pirated content.
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Friend MTS, Shane McCarthy, Canada, Content Protection, Digital TV, IBCShow, Streaming
Pricing of $42.99/month for upcoming Venu Sports streaming service
Aug 1, 2024 – Venu Sports, the upcoming standalone streaming service being built by ESPN, FOX and Warner Bros. Discovery, will be available at a launch price of $42.99 per month for the service.
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Venu Sports, Pete Distad, Digital TV, Streaming, USA
In the US, time spent streaming surged to over 40% in June
Jul 16, 2024 – According to Nielsen’s June 2024 report of The Gauge, time spent streaming in the U.S. soared to 40.3% of total TV usage, the highest share of TV ever reported in The Gauge.
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Nielsen, Broadcast, Cable TV, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, USA
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