Daniel Efergan, former Executive Creative Director of Interactive & Innovation at animation studio Aardman, has launched a consultancy that will advise production companies on navigating the challenges and maximising the opportunities of AI. Aardman will be Efergan’s first client. Working with production companies across the worlds of animation, filmmaking and games, the new consultancy will […]
Service Electric Cable TV and OpenVault have announced that OpenVault’s OV PNM Proactive Network Management solution will be deployed to ensure availability of the best possible broadband experiences for Service Electric subscribers. SECTV is leveraging OpenVault’s leadership in AI- and ML-powered optimisation technologies to increase its ability to automatically identify network issues that may impact […]
LG Electronics has announced that its Automotive Content Platform (ACP) will power in-car streaming for Kia Corporation’s new European models. Debuting on the EV3, the platform will also be extended to the upcoming EV4, EV5 and New Sportage. This marks an expansion of LG’s innovative in-car experience to the European market, following successful deployments in […]
Narrative Entertainment has launched Frame in the UK, a fully independent, ad sales house bringing together broadcast experience and digital expertise. Frame has been incubated in broadcaster Narrative Entertainment, and launches with the POP and GREAT! channel networks, engaging family and co-viewing audiences, and the often overlooked 55+ demographic. These brand-safe environments provide advertisers with […]
France 24 has reported a strong June on YouTube, with 146 million video views and a record average viewing time of 7 minutes and 3 seconds, reinforcing its status as the leading French media outlet on the platform. June’s result confirms France 24’s dynamic performance on YouTube since the beginning of the year. Over the […]
As Europe accelerates its path toward full gigabit connectivity, digital resilience, and secure infrastructure, Connect Europe has announced the expansion of its membership with the inclusion of Ukrtelecom, the national telecom operator of Ukraine, effective immediately. Ukrtelecom joins Connect Europe as a Full Member, following endorsement by the General Assembly of the association representing the […]
The HbbTV Association, a global initiative dedicated to providing open standards for the delivery of advanced interactive TV services through broadcast and broadband networks for connected TVs and set-top boxes, has announced a new specification for the integration of Digital Rights Management (DRM) in HbbTV implementations and services. The specification was approved at the latest […]
Comscore, a specialist in measuring and analysing consumer behaviours, has announced a multi-year partnership with HyphaMetrics, a Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) company. Once live, this data partnership and technology integration will expand Comscore’s cross-platform measurement capabilities, introducing new CTV programme-level reporting and delivering greater granularity to meet the growing demands of the programmatic streaming landscape. The partnership […]
Zone·ify, the free streaming platform, has expanded its relationship with TNA Wrestling to become an official sponsor and streaming partner. Under terms of the deal, Zone·ify will have access to a slate of TNA+ programming, with a seven-day re-air window for select events and hundreds of hours of matches available on demand. Additionally, it also […]
Vidmob, the creative data company, has announced three strategic additions to its Business Development team to support accelerating demand, strengthen partnerships and deepen market reach. Carly Crittenden joins as Senior Vice President of Business Development, Rosa Maria Guzman as Director of Platform Partnerships, and Darin Leach as Enterprise Sales Director. The hires represent a significant […]