Advanced Television

WWE appoints Rosenstock as EVP International

WWE has announced the appointment of James Rosenstock as Executive Vice President, International. Rosenstock will be responsible for the management of all international operations and will oversee the company’s eight regional General Managers. He will report directly to WWE Co-President Michelle Wilson and serve as a key member of WWE’s senior leadership team. As head […]

October 8, 2019

Tremor Video launches self-service DSP advancements

Tremor Video, the programmatic video platform, has implemented self-service DSP advancements to its platform to meet the growing demands of advertisers. Tremor Video says the move positions it at the forefront of the industry in terms of a modernised user interface (UI) and advanced tools that simplify and enhance clients’ experience in planning, executing and […]

October 8, 2019

BAFTA publishes timeline and rule changes

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has published the official rules and guidelines for the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards and the British Academy Television Craft Awards and a timeline of the key dates in 2020. BAFTA’s Television Committee undertakes a review of the rules and guidelines each year in consultation […]

October 8, 2019

Scripps Octane ad solution connects local advertisers to premium audiences through OTT video

As audiences consume content in an increasingly multiplatform environment, The E.W. Scripps Company has introduced Scripps Octane – a new tool for advertisers to reach these audiences across a variety of premium OTT video brands and platforms, track impressions and efficiently optimize their advertising campaigns. The E.W. Scripps Company has introduced Scripps Octane – a […]

October 8, 2019

DreamHack enters cooperation around Dutch EA SPORT FIFA 20 League eDivisie

Modern Times Group MTG AB’s (MTG) portfolio company DreamHack has entered a contract with the Dutch football League Eredivisie on cooperation around the Dutch EA SPORTS FIFA 20 League, eDivisie. The goal is to bring Dutch esports to the next level and to create the world’s leading competitive EA SPORT FIFA 20 league, defined by […]

October 8, 2019

iPlayer ‘complete revamp’ in face of SVoDs

The BBC is preparing a complete revamp of iPlayer as it prepares for more global SVoD competition. The BBC now says it expects iPlayer to eventually become the main way people view its programmes. Shows will now be made available by default for up to a year, rather than the 30-day limit. iPlayer had a […]

October 7, 2019

Italy: Mobile phones surpass TVs for 1st time

The total number of connected devices in Italy reached 111.8 million at the end of 2018, up by 0.5 per cent on the previous year, for an average of 4,6 devices per household. According to the annual Auditel-Censis Report, the number of mobile phones (43.6 million, +1.7 per cent) for the first time surpassed the […]

October 7, 2019From Branislav Pekic in Rome

New Walking Dead spin-off on Prime Video in Asia, EMEA

Amazon has revealed that the third series from The Walking Dead universe will be coming to its Prime Video streaming service in the Spring of 2020. The series follows the global success of The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead. “TV audiences around the world have demonstrated their passion for The Walking Dead universe, […]

October 7, 2019By Nik Roseveare

Viacom, Virgin Media extend content partnership

Multichannel programmer Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) and UK multiplay operator Virgin Media have agreed a new multi-year distribution deal in the UK and Ireland spanning TV channels, on-demand rights and a range of new streaming applications. The renewed partnership ensures Virgin Media customers will continue to enjoy access to some of their favourite TV […]

October 7, 2019

Dish TV India, Amazon hybrid STB

DTH provider Dish TV India has collaborated with Amazon Prime Video to offer Prime Video app to its Dish TV and d2h subscribers on its upcoming hybrid set-top box. The deal will enable Dish TV and d2h subscribers seamlessly to access Amazon Prime Video app on their TV and enjoy Amazon’s latest and exclusive blockbuster […]

October 7, 2019