Digital TV News: Sky

Paramount Global announces end of "go-shop" process
Aug 27, 2024 – Edgar Bronfman, Jr. has withdrawn his proposal to acquire Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA). The Skydance transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025.
News categories: Paramount Global, Charles E. Phillips, Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Digital TV, MandA, Worldwide

Global TV market returned to growth in Q2 2024
Aug 26, 2024 – According to Counterpoint Research, the global TV market has recovered with 3% Y/Y growth in Q2’24, fed by strong shipments to developed regions gearing up for major sporting events.
News categories: Counterpoint Research, Digital TV, Market Research, Smart TV, Worldwide

Skyworth expands into Russia
Aug 20, 2024 – As a pioneer of the TV industry worldwide, SKYWORTH now makes its move into the Russian market. It aims to provide Russian audiences with cutting-edge technology and top-notch quality.
News categories: SKYWORTH, Digital TV, Russia, Set Top Box, Smart TV

tvScientific granted patent for TV outcome optimization technology
Aug 20, 2024 – tvScientific has announced the approval of a continuation of its patent for technology that automatically optimizes TV advertising to meet advertiser-declared outcome goals.
News categories: tvScientific, Jason Fairchild, Advertising, Digital TV, Patent, USA

TiVo Broadband adds five more operators
Aug 19, 2024 – TiVo (NYSE: XPER) has announced that TiVo Broadband has added five new operators, in addition to expanding its channel lineup on TiVo+ and further solidifying the rollout of monetization efforts.
News categories: TiVo, Bill Routt, Geoff Shook, Digital TV, IPTV, USA

ATSC demonstrates ATSC 3.0 at SET Congress and Expo in São Paulo
Aug 15, 2024 – ATSC will showcase the capabilities of ATSC 3.0 broadcast standards in its booth at SET Expo in São Paulo (August 20-22, 2024). Several ATSC member companies will also exhibit in the booth.
News categories: Advanced Television Systems Committee, Madeleine Noland, Mark Corl, ATSC 3, Brazil, Content Distribution, Digital TV, SBTVD

MPI Media selects Whip Media performance tracking platform
Aug 14, 2024 – Whip Media has announced that MPI Media Group will use Whip Media's FASTrack platform for real-time tracking of its digital content, helping MPI Media manage VOD sales performance and revenue.
News categories: Whip Media, MPI Media, Vince Muscarella, Badie Ali, Big Data, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide

Triveni Digital to demonstrate end-to-end TV 3.0 at 2024 SET Expo
Aug 6, 2024 – Triveni Digital will show its end-to-end offering for Latin American broadcasters at 2024 SET Expo. The company's Station Manager simplifies the operation and delivery of TV 3.0 and ATSC 1.0 services.
News categories: Triveni Digital, Ralph Bachofen, Mark Corl, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Latin America, SBTVD

Sky Stream to launch in Germany on July 31st
Jul 23, 2024 – Sky Stream, which combines linear channels, apps and streaming into a unified entertainment experience, will be available for new customers in Germany from July 31, followed by Austria in 2025.
News categories: Sky Deutschland, Barny Mills, Digital TV, Germany, Set Top Box, Streaming