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Analyst: Shortage of OLEDs will affect TV market

With Black Friday just days away – always a huge event in the sale of TV sets – a report from analysts at KB Securities says that with Samsung entering the OLED market next year there could well be a shortage of OLED panels. LG Display (LGD) is the sole supplier of the high-end TV […]

November 17, 2021By Chris Forrester

WildEarth launches on Metax

WildEarth has announced an agreement with Metax to become one of the first live linear channels available on the platform. Nature lovers that wish to transport themselves to an authentic safari experience will be able to click on Metax’s apps ‘Open Browser’ and ‘Metax Play’ which are automatically available on a wide range of connected […]

November 16, 2021

rlaxx TV selects Publica to power CTV ad serving

rlaxx TV, the European-based free ad-supported streaming service, has announced a partnership with Publica, a connected TV ad platform. Working with Publica enables rlaxx TV to provide its advertisers with ad break controls and the ability to reach a wide audience with high-quality, TV-like ad experiences when streaming. “We’re excited to collaborate with rlaxx TV, […]

November 16, 2021

F1 TV now on CTV devices

F1 TV will be launching on connected TV devices, including Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Google TV set-top-boxes, ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil on November 14th. Fans will now be able to watch the conclusion to the championship battle on their large-screen devices. F1 TV, which was revamped with new […]

November 12, 2021By Colin Mann

Rakuten TV expands free channels on LG TVs

Rakuten TV, already featured on LG Channels in key five European markets, has expanded its content offering in the UK with the rollout of five channels on the free content streaming service from LG Electronics, LG Channels, which offers an enhanced viewing experience for smart TV customers. CNN, Rakuten Stories, Comedy Movies, Action Movies and […]

November 11, 2021

3SS delivers smart TV apps for A1 Bulgaria

3 Screen Solutions (3SS), a provider of software solutions for set-top boxes (STB) and multiscreen entertainment, has delivered two new smart TV apps for A1 Bulgaria, part of the A1 Telekom Austria Group, a provider of digital services and communications solutions in Central and Eastern Europe. The apps are now live and Bulgarian subscribers to […]

November 10, 2021

Origin launches native CTV content solution

Media and technology company Origin has launched its newest native solution for Connected TV (CTV), Origin Slate. Following a year of development and stealth testing with over a dozen live linear channels, Origin Slate aims to fill unsold ad spots with highly engaging, custom-branded native content that enhances the viewer’s in-channel experience and enables channel […]

November 9, 2021

Study: Brands benefit from ads across mid-sized CTV channels

A Forrester Consulting study commissioned by sell-side digital advertising platform PubMatic uncovers two significant findings. First, brands are unsatisfied with the limited number of media companies that they currently leverage for buying CTV/OTT inventory. Second, mid-sized CTV/OTT publishers present a major opportunity for brands to get more from CTV/OTT, including access to key audiences and […]

November 8, 2021

hayu on LG TVs

NBCUniversal has announced that hayu – the all-reality TV SVoD service – is now available on LG TVs running webOS 4.0 through webOS 6.0. Reality TV fans in 27 territories can now watch their reality content via the hayu app – enabling more ways for subscribers to access the service within Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, […]

November 8, 2021

Survey: US consumers seek TV Everywhere

A survey of more than 1,000 US adults from marketing solutions company Vericast reveals that consumers want to stream Connected TV (CTV) outside of the home, including during long-distance travel on planes and trains. Vericast conducted the survey to assess consumer behaviour towards CTV. The results indicate opportunities for brands and marketers to better engage […]

November 5, 2021