Advanced Television

ViacomCBS launches new kids division

ViacomCBS International Studios (VIS), part of ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI), is launching a new kids content division and has appointed Nickelodeon executive Nina Hahn to head it up. Viacom says VIS Kids will allow for the expansion of the studio’s global kids content pipeline, broadening its kids content offering to include short and longform content […]

October 26, 2020

Greece: Nova launches Novasports World

Nova, a provider of bundled home entertainment and communication services in Greece, has launched its new Novasports channel: Novasports World The channel targets Greeks living abroad, all around the world, providing live and on-demand coverage of all the games from the Greek football championship and more. The Greek football championship, with 240 games in total […]

October 26, 2020

Insight TV to air live Red Bull events

Insight TV, the millennial-focused 4K channel provider and producer, will broadcast two events from Red Bull Media House LIVE this November. On November 14th, the channel will premiere Red Bull Street Style Final 2020 freestyle soccer competition and on November 28th it will broadcast of the Red Bull BC One World Final 2020. Launched in 2008, Red Bull […]

October 26, 2020

Love Island reaches Canada

ITV Studios’ reality hit Love Island has been commissioned by Quebecor Content in Canada for a French spoken version. Following recently announced commissions in Spain, Nigeria and Italy, this will be the 19th local adaptation of the reality dating format. In Canada, the show will be co-produced by Productions Déferlantes and Zone 3, in collaboration […]

October 26, 2020

Racing.com backs Linius Technologies

Horse racing fans will be able to enjoy new video content across the Racing.com digital platform during the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival with the platform unveiling a range of new features to complement its field & form information, expert tips and editorial content. The new features, developed with Australian technology company Linius Technologies, are designed […]

October 26, 2020

VeEX enhances its multi-service tester

VeEX, a global player in innovative test and measurement solutions for next-generation networks, announced today the availability of its improved MTX150 10G multi-service handheld test set. Offering the ideal combination of legacy and modern test interfaces, and data rates up to 10 Gbps, the powerful MTX150 covers all traditional interfaces from 64 kbps to 10 […]

October 26, 2020

Firstlight Media expands business development team

With the number of streaming services continuing to grow to record levels, Firstlight Media has announced expanded support for the industry, adding three highly-regarded executives to its sales and business development team. Bal O’Neil has joined the company as vice president of solutions engineering, Eric Goldstein will serve as head of business development, and John […]

October 26, 2020

Mirada launches new Android TV solution for izzi

Mirada, a provider of integrated software solutions for Digital TV operators and broadcasters, has announced the commercial launch of its Android TV Operator Tier with custom launcher for Mexican operator, izzi. This is expected to be one of the most relevant deployments of Android TV worldwide, resulting from a close collaboration between izzi, Google and […]

October 26, 2020

Report: US linear TV recovers in Q3

Samba TV, a provider of global TV data and audience analytics, has released its inaugural State of Viewership Report for 2020. This new quarterly research report provides an overview of television, movie, Connected TV (CTV), and advertising viewership in the US. It provides insights on trends and movements of audience consumption in 2020’s unique and […]

October 23, 2020

ProSieben sells Windstar

ProSieben has sold its Windstar Medical subsidiary for €280 million. While the disposal was not unexpected, the sale price as some €30 million better than expected. The buyer is Oakley Capital and the transaction is expected to wrap during this current quarter-year. ProSieben owned 92 per cent of Windstar (held via its NuCom division). The […]

October 23, 2020By Chris Forrester