Digital TV News: SKY

Demand expected for ad-supported streaming subscriptions in Sweden
Feb 19, 2024 – A survey by Mediavision suggests that if the five largest streaming services in Sweden were to launch cheaper subscriptions with ads, they could add up to 1.8 million new subscriptions.
News categories: Mediavision, Fredrik Liljeqvist, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, Sweden

Now TV launches Hong Kong's first addressable TV advertising service
Feb 14, 2024 – HKT's Now TV [SEHK: 6823] has launched Hong Kong’s first addressable TV advertising service, leveraging its first-party data to enable more precise campaign targeting for enterprises.
News categories: HKT, Now TV, Bruce Lam, Derek Choi, Advertising, Big Data, Digital TV, Hong Kong, IPTV

SBT selects Brightcove to power new streaming service
Feb 7, 2024 – Brightcove (NASDAQ: BCOV) has announced Sistema Brasileiro de Televisão (SBT) has chosen Brightcove as its official streaming technology partner to power its new AVOD app, +SBT.
News categories: Brightcove, SBT, Marc DeBevoise, Roberto Grosman, Brazil, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming

Telecom and pay-TV revenue in New Zealand to remain stagnant
Jan 29, 2024 – According to GlobalData, telecom and pay-TV revenue in New Zealand will register a marginal CAGR of 0.7% between 2023 and 2028, with pay-TV exhibiting a negative CAGR of 5.7% during the period.
News categories: GlobalData, Aasif Iqbal, Digital TV, Market Research, New Zealand, Satellite

inext supplies set-top boxes to SkyNet in Kyrgyzstan
Jan 29, 2024 – inext has announced that it is providing customised set-top boxes to SkyNet in Kyrgyzstan. inext also developed branded applications for the SkyNet service.
News categories: inext, SkyNet, Pavlo Sidorov, Ruslan Karabulya, Apps, Digital TV, IPTV, Kyrgyzstan, Set Top Box, UX

Comcast cable video subscribers down 389,000 in 4Q 2023
Jan 25, 2024 – Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) has reported results for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. Domestic video customer net losses were 389,000. Peacock paid grew to 31 million, up 3 million in the quarter.
News categories: Comcast, Cable TV, Digital TV, Europe, Results, Satellite, Streaming, Subscribers, USA

Apple previews entertainment experiences on Apple Vision Pro
Jan 16, 2024 – Apple has announced entertainment experiences for its Apple Vision Pro. Vision Pro enables users to watch new shows and films from streaming services including Apple TV+ and Disney+.
News categories: Apple, Disney, Greg Joswiak, Bob Iger, Digital TV, Metaverse, Streaming, Worldwide

Sky México deploys ThinkAnalytics' personalization platform
Jan 16, 2024 – Sky México has deployed ThinkAnalytics as its personalization and viewer engagement platform, powering search and discovery for its sports and entertainment offering.
News categories: ThinkAnalytics, Sky México, Trektel, Marc Aldrich, Salvador Rosas, Big Data, Digital TV, Mexico, Satellite, UX

Vodafone TV PLAY smart entertainment hub launched in Ireland
Jan 8, 2024 – Vodafone Ireland has unveiled its new TV offering, Vodafone TV PLAY - an all-in-one smart entertainment hub and soundbar, with built-in immersive audio.
News categories: Vodafone, Amanda Nelson, Digital TV, IPTV, Ireland, Set Top Box