Video advertising platforms Unruly and Tremor Video have released the results of a joint study that explores consumer attitudes, expectations and plans ahead of the 2020 holiday season. Unruly and Tremor Video, which are both part of Tremor International, surveyed over 800 US consumers in September 2020 for this study. Despite the impact that Covid-19 has had on […]
MediaKind, a global player in media technology and services, has announced the launch of the CE1 – a next-generation media contribution encoder based on cloud-ready software, coupled with hardware acceleration. It enables speedy time-to-market for new video offerings while facilitating immersive and compelling experiences. MediaKind says that, when combined with its’s multi-codec and multi-service professional […]
Smithsonian Channel has announced record ratings for Q3 in the UK, and two new co-productions Following its UK launch in February 2019 on Sky, Virgin, Freeview and Freesat, the Channel has established itself as a key player in the documentary and factual entertainment genres, delivering steady month-to-month growth and attracting leading production companies, on-screen talent […]
LG Electronics has announced that Six-Time Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton has been signed to be the global ambassador for its LG Signature, the company’s premium home solutions brand. Hamilton will initially star in a new campaign to communicate the brand’s philosophy, ‘Art Inspires Technology, Technology Completes Art.’ “LG Signature is a brand that […]
Extreme E, the innovative new off-road racing series, has announces GridPlay – a new fan engagement concept, which allows the team with the most votes to select their spot on the starting line for the final race. Engaging with fans is a key priority for Extreme E, which is why it is enlisting fan voting […]
Marina Abromović will be the first artist in history to take over an entire TV channel. Exclusive to Sky Arts, Marina will be bringing her unique vision to television for the first time, telling the 100-year story of performance art- now the fastest growing, most controversial art form in the world. Her mission is simple: […]
Kantar, the data, insights and consulting company, has announced Q3 2020 results from its Entertainment On Demand service in the UK, the newest offering from Kantar to help entertainment industry and investors understand the full entertainment subscription service consumer journey. The service reveals the following consumer behaviours in the three months to September 2020: Amazon […]
Amazon is reportedly set to acquire a significant Champions League package in Italy, where it will stream the games on its Prime Video platform. Amazon is set to pay €80 million per season to get the first pick of matches on Wednesday evenings – 17 games per season in total – for the 2021 to […]
France’s Salto, the joint streaming platform co-owned by leading French broadcasters, TF1, France Télévisions and M6, will go live on October 20th, according to local reports. Salto has already started consumer testing in June with a promised launch in the autumn of this year. At launch, Salto’s catalogue will include an archived library from the […]
Netflix has confirmed that it is no longer offering 30 day free trials in the UK or the US. The company said in a statement: “Free trials are not available, but you can still sign up and take advantage of all Netflix has to offer. There are no contracts, no cancellation fees, and no commitments. […]