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Study: Smart TV recommendations key to content discovery

More than half (56 per cent) of adults with a connected TV (CTV)  surveyed in the EU5, and 59 per cent of those in UK, said they were willing to watch ads on TV in exchange for free content in response to the rising costs of streaming subscriptions, reveals a consumer study commissioned by Samsung […]

November 18, 2021

Apple Music on LG TVs

LG Smart TV owners globally can now access Apple Music. Now available in the LG Content Store for LG Smart TVs running webOS 4.0 and higher, the Apple Music app provides subscribers with access to over 90 million songs ad-free, over 30,000 curated playlists, music videos in 4K and the Apple Music Radio live streaming […]

November 18, 2021

VEVO launches Christmas services

Music video network Vevo has launched a number of holiday-themed channels on connected TVs (CTV) in the US and UK, available through New Year’s Eve. Vevo’s largest holiday TV lineup to date features carefully curated, 24-hour linear programming ranging from traditional Christmas music, such as Silent Night and O Holy Night, to family classics, such […]

November 18, 2021

NEXTGEN TV holiday brand marketing campaign

Pearl TV, a business organisation of US broadcast companies, has confirmed that broadcasters and consumer electronics manufacturers are building on the success and growth of the new standard and will introduce a NEXTGEN TV holiday brand marketing campaign to deepen consumer awareness and engagement. Commencing late November, it will highlight Dolby’s Sound Decisions campaign, which […]

November 18, 2021By Colin Mann

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