Digital TV News: Roku
Pixalate releases global H2 2023 SSAI benchmark report
Jan 17, 2024 – Pixalate has released its H2 2023 Server-Side Ad Insertion (SSAI) benchmark report, analyzing the state of SSAI implementation across top Connected TV (CTV) platforms.
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Pixalate, Amit Shetty, Advertising, Digital TV, Market Research, Worldwide
Telly premieres new AI capabilities at CES
Jan 9, 2024 – Telly has released a slate of announcements at CES, including previewing one of its AI innovations - Telly’s new voice assistant powered by ChatGPT.
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Telly, Advertising, CES2024, Digital TV, Smart TV, USA, UX
Amagi and Applicaster partner on FAST channel app management
Jan 8, 2024 – Amagi has integrated Applicaster into its cloud-based broadcasting platform - enabling clients to streamline the complete application management process.
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Amagi, Applicaster, Daniel Marshall, Ido Hadari, Apps, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide
Tizen most popular Smart TV purchased in US in 2023
Jan 8, 2024 – Parks Associates has released research showing that 66% of US internet households now own a smart TV. The Q3 2023 survey shows that the most popular smart TV OS is Samsung's Tizen at 35%.
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Parks Associates, Sarah Lee, Elizabeth Parks, CES2024, Digital TV, Market Research, Smart TV, TV OS, USA
GroupM forms Ad Innovation Accelerator with industry partners
Jan 4, 2024 – GroupM has launched the GroupM Ad Innovation Accelerator with media and technology partners. The group will strategize and create scalable ad formats for use in ad-supported streaming environments.
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GroupM, Andrew Meaden, Mike Fisher, Matt Sweeney, Advertising, Digital TV, North America, Streaming, Worldwide
Roku announces new Roku-branded televisions
Jan 3, 2024 – Roku (Nasdaq: ROKU) has announced new Roku Pro Series TVs, expanding the lineup of Roku-branded televisions. The new models will be available in the U.S. in spring 2024.
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Roku, Digital TV, Smart TV, TV OS, USA
Global shipments of Smart TVs poised to make a slow recovery
Dec 22, 2023 – Worldwide smart TV shipments are on track to decline 5.5% Y-o-Y in 2023, according to IDC. The market is expected to recover with flat growth in 2024 followed by slow growth in the following years.
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IDC, Jitesh Ubrani, Adam Wright, Digital TV, Market Research, Smart TV, TV OS, Worldwide
TNA Wrestling partners with Endeavor Streaming for VOD distribution
Dec 8, 2023 – TNA Wrestling (formerly IMPACT Wrestling) has partnered with Endeavor Streaming to deliver its global, on-demand streaming service, TNA+, to fans, launching Friday, January 5.
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Endeavor Streaming, TNA Wrestling, Pete Bellamy, Scott D'Amore, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, USA
Magid reveals 2024 U.S. entertainment landscape predictions
Dec 11, 2023 – Magid has presented its 2024 predictions for the U.S. entertainment landscape, including insights about what drives or inhibits consumer engagement in streaming services.
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Magid, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, USA
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