FreeWheel, a Comcast company and the provider of video advertising software, has announced the launch of its Q2 2019 Video Marketplace Report (VMR), which reveals continued growth in video ad views, stemming from the increase in industry partnerships and propelled by the popularity of large European live sporting events. Key findings from the report include: […]
Ad-funded streaming service Pluto TV has expanded its availability in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the UK via the Android app available through the Google Play Store and on Android compatible TV devices. Android users in Germany, Austria and Switzerland are now able to choose quickly and conveniently from a line-up of over 30 thematically-curated channels, […]
Satellite operator SES has seven ‘small’ satellites on order for its O3b division, called mPower craft, and being constructed by Boeing. They are scheduled for launch in 2021, and are small enough to fit three or four at a time onto a SpaceX rocket. These seven are to orbit as Mid-Earth orbiters, but SES has […]
Google has launched Play Pass – a new subscription service that gives users access to more than 350 apps and games that are completely unlocked – all free of ads, in-app purchases and upfront payments. Play Pass offers a curated collection of titles from Stardew Valley to AccuWeather, with new apps and games added every […]
The DPP, the media industry’s business network, has released its latest DPP Recommendation for broadcasters and service providers. Recommendation DPP001 – Live IP Profiles is designed to be used for the contribution of live IP content to broadcasters, and distribution of transmission-ready channels and OTT content across IP networks. ‘Recommendation DPP001 – Live IP Profiles’ […]
Branded podcasts are an effective means of advertising and a powerful addition to the marketing mix, generating real cut-through with audiences – particularly ad avoiders. In addition, their impact increases when the listener is engaged in other tasks, which is true for 94 per cent of podcast listeners, and therefore represents an entirely separate space […]
Channelbox – a new streaming TV service that bundles a curated selection of free-to-air TV channels of various genres and languages – is delivering them to the Freeview platform (on channel 271) via OTT. Channelbox includes such TV channels as France24, Hellenic TV, Faith UK, Retro Movies and Law&Crime. More channels will be announced in […]
ESPN and Facebook have entered into an agreement that brings exclusive digital shows and content to Facebook Watch. At launch, this includes The People’s MMA Show, additional segments from Always Late with Katie Nolan, and exclusive versions of Countdown to GameDay and Fantasy Focus Live. “We are extending some of our most popular ESPN shows […]
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) is strengthening its portfolio in the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region with the launch of a localised Nicktoons channel in the Czech Republic. Launching in October 2019, Nicktoons Czech Republic will broadcast 24/7 and is a sub-feed Nicktoons Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), which launched in April 2019, with […]
French pay-TV operator Canal+ has unveiled its mini-decoder, an HD version of the Canal+ set-top box. The mini-STB will allow its subscribers to take advantage of its packages in all rooms in the household, cable-free and without Internet speed. This 13×13 cm mini works with the hybrid satellite / Internet eight-tuner decoder to offer an […]