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Larger-sized TVs to drive 8% growth in display area demand
Jul 24, 2024 – According to Omdia, overall display area demand in 2024 is projected to increase by 8% in 2024 compared to the previous year driven by a surge in demand for larger-sized displays.
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Omdia, Digital TV, Market Research, Smart TV, Worldwide
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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LG Electronics, Disney+, Brad Oh, Apps, Digital TV, In-Car, Streaming, Worldwide
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.
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PwC, Werner Ballhaus, Wilson Chow, Advertising, Digital TV, Gaming, Market Research, Streaming, Worldwide
Bitcentral's ViewNexa to power Politics In Color streaming channel
Jul 15, 2024 – Bitcentral has announced that AZA Group and BlaCon Media are to launch a streaming channel, Politics In Color, dedicated to election news and political analysis, on its ViewNexa platform.
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Bitcentral, AZA Group, BlaCon Media, Sam Kamel, Steven Bacon, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, USA
Samsung's Tizen OS to power Stellar TVs from Loewe
Jul 15, 2024 – Samsung has announced that Tizen OS will be embedded in Loewe's latest premium TV, stellar. Tizen OS offers a wealth of content and service options, making it the ideal choice for Loewe's customers.
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Samsung, Loewe, YS Kim, Digital TV, Europe, Smart TV, TV OS
9 of the 11 most widespread TV and VOD groups in Europe are US-based
Jul 11, 2024 – The European Audiovisual Observatory has published a new edition of its annual report on TV channels, on-demand services and video-sharing platforms in Europe.
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European Audiovisual Observatory, Dr. Agnes Schneeberger, Digital TV, Europe, Market Research
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