As the broadcast and consumer electronics industries prepare for CES 2024 in Las Vegas in January, Pearl TV, the consortium of US broadcast companies leading the nation’s transition to NEXTGEN TV, and its network partners, have revealed that since the NEXTGEN TV rollout commenced in 2020, broadcasters have driven nearly 18 per cent year-over-year growth in […]
Samba TV, a provider of TV technology for audience data and omniscreen measuremen. has shared insights on holiday advertising in the UK. With the holiday season in full swing, retail brands are serving up massive advertising impressions to capture the attention of consumers. Key highlights include: Retail brands comprise half of the top brands leading […]
Indian telcos and their satellite partners will have to wait some time to access new satellite spectrum over the nation. A new Telecommunications Bill is now under debate and this is not likely to be finally decided and approved until a planned budget session in February 2024. The various authorities will then need time to […]
Digital video entertainment specialist Netgem TV has agreed a strategic partnership with Sony Liv, a premier content provider specialising in Asian TV content. This collaboration enhances Netgem TV’s commitment to offering diverse, high-quality programming to its customer base. With this new collaboration, Sony LIV strengthens its reach in the UK and Ireland. Netgem will be […]
LG Electronics has unveiled an array of new apps available on the company’s smart TVs to meet users’ individual preferences and interests. LG says its new LG smart TV services recognise unique learning needs and the desire for knowledge and personal growth. A notable addition to the services is Udemy, an online skill development marketplace […]
Hughes Network System has launched new Hughesnet service plans for US/Americas consumers that leverages capacity from its new Jupiter 3 satellite (the largest commercial communication satellite ever built). Hughes says these Jupiter-powered plans fundamentally reinvent what satellite internet can be – offering faster speeds (up to 100 Mb/s download speeds), unlimited data, Whole Home Wi-Fi […]
Warner Bros Discovery has announced the appointment of Alberto Carullo as Vice President Max Local Original Production Italy & Iberia, reporting directly to Laura Carafoli, SVP Content Networks & Streaming Local Productions Italy & Iberia. Carullo, whose headquarters will be in Madrid, in his new role, effective from January 1st 2024, will be responsible for […]
Giant Indian conglomerate Tata, and its Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) division along with Satellogic, have announced their collaboration for establishing and developing local space technology capabilities in India. They say this collaboration is but a first step in TASL’s satellite strategy and a significant milestone for Satellogic as the company enters the Indian defence […]
Panasonic’s aviation division is a major supplier of In-Flight entertainment and broadband connectivity. It leases capacity from the likes of Intelsat, Eutelsat and other geostationary operators and connects about 2,500 commercial aircraft and their passengers. Panasonic is now looking at expanding into low Earth orbiting (LEO) satellites. Panasonic Avionics already has a commercial relationship with […]
Warner Bros International Television Production (WBITVP) has announced that Stefano Torrisi has been appointed as the new MD of their production operations in Spain and Portugal, which produces such hits as the First Dates daily show for Mediaset. Torrisi will assume the role in January, taking over from Sebastian Moguilevsky who steps down at the […]