Advanced Television

Ubisoft, History Hit launch Echoes of History YouTube channel

History Hit, the SVoD, content platform and podcast network founded by Dan Snow, and Ubisoft have renewed and expanded their partnership. This collaboration will see History Hit continue to produce the Assassin’s Creed-inspired evergreen Echoes of History podcast, in addition to a newly launched YouTube channel. Developer interviews will be introduced as a new format […]

June 5, 2025

DAA announces process to consider AI guidelines for interest ads

The Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) has announced the launch of a process to consider developing new guidance around the application of the DAA Self-Regulatory Principles to the collection and use of interest-based advertising (IBA) data by the expanding universe of AI systems and tools that might have access to such data. “Few, if any, industries […]

June 5, 2025

Data: Fixed Wireless satisfaction outpaces fibre optic, cable

Even under increased scrutiny, fixed wireless access (FWA) is still winning over consumers in the US. According to the J.D. Power data, customer satisfaction with FWA – a method of 5G or 4G LTE wireless technology that delivers high-speed internet by leveraging existing wireless networks run by Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) – continues to be […]

June 5, 2025

Genius Sports partners with iSpot

Genius Sports, the data, technology and broadcast partner that powers ecosystem connecting sports, betting and media, has announced a strategic partnership with TV measurement company, iSpot. The partnership will provide Genius Sports with iSpot’s Outcomes and Unified Measurement solutions, which verifies and measures video advertising across the vast array of content types, such as linear […]

June 5, 2025

Sphere Abacus sells 200 hours of content to CEE

UK-based distributor Sphere Abacus (SA) has announced sales of 200 hours of its diverse programming to platforms and broadcasters across multiple CEE territories. In a line-up of deals brokered by SA Sales Director Ros Ali, DOX TV has acquired a raft of programmes for its platform across Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia […]

June 5, 2025

Accedo deploys and manages Turkish streaming service Exxen

Accedo, a provider of video streaming software and services, has been chosen by ACUNMEDYA to manage its Turkish subscription streaming service, Exxen. Accedo is operating, managing and enhancing the Exxen service, improving reliability and performance while optimising the user experience for over 500,000 global subscribers. ACUNMEDYA produces more than 5,000 hours of broadcast television each […]

June 5, 2025

Kyndryl expands partnership with Kantar

Kyndryl, a provider of enterprise technology services, has announced the expansion of its partnership with Kantar, the marketing data & analytics company.  Under this new agreement, Kyndryl will modernise Kantar’s digital workplace, deliver security-rich services and provide support for Kantar’s Enterprise Digital Solutions, as it navigates ongoing business transformation. In addition, Kyndryl will design and […]

June 5, 2025

Alien: Earth launches on Disney+ in August

Disney+ has announced that the highly anticipated series, FX’s Alien: Earth, from creator Noah Hawley, is set to stream exclusively on Disney+ from August 13th in the UK and Ireland. The Alien spin-off series will launch with the first two episodes, then a new episode of the 8-episode season will premiere each following Wednesday. When a […]

June 5, 2025By Nik Roseveare

NZ: Freeview adds HD viewing to satellite TV

Freeview New Zealand has announced that HD viewing is now available on its free satellite TV service,. With HD already available on its terrestrial service (accessed via UHF aerials) and its Streaming TV app, Freeview has now extended high-resolution viewing to Kiwis who tune in with a satellite dish. This upgrade follows the successful migration […]

June 5, 2025

Nickelodeon acquires Mr. Crocodile series

Nickelodeon has announced the acquisition of Mr. Crocodile, a new animated kids’ series, based on the French children’s book Monsieur Crocodile a Beaucoup Faim (Mister Crocodile is Very Hungry) by Joann Sfar, published by Gallimard. Produced by Joann Sfar’s Magical Society and distributed by Mediawan Kids & Family, with the participation of Nickelodeon and France […]

June 5, 2025