According to YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, TV screens have overtaken mobile as the “primary device for YouTube viewing in the US”. Mohan, writing in his annual letter from the CEO, said it is an indication that “YouTube is the new television.” “But the ‘new’ television doesn’t look like the ‘old’ television. It’s interactive and includes […]
UK media regulator Ofcom is publishing two consultations as part of its implementation of the Media Act. These new laws seek to ensure, among other things, that audiences can easily find and discover public service broadcasters’ content on connected TV platforms, and that they are well served by this content. Specifically, the new laws require […]
TAG Video Systems, a provider of software-based realtime media monitoring and visualisation, and Witbe, a specialist in post-device automated testing and monitoring for video service providers, have announced a strategic partnership to elevate video monitoring and quality assurance to cover the entire OTT content delivery chain. This partnership combines TAG’s advanced monitoring including its Content […]
Bitcentral, a specialist in digital media workflows for broadcast and streaming video, has announced that Sky Link TV, the Chinese satellite TV network in the US, has adopted the ViewNexa streaming platform. Known for delivering news, dramas, sports, and entertainment from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, Sky Link TV historically engaged viewers through YouTube and […]
All major US streaming platforms had significant delays during Super Bowl LIX on February 9th according to data from Phenix – particularly Fubo (again), which was 78 seconds behind the action as the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22. On top of delays – data from Phenix, a provider of real-time streaming video […]
Since its launch in November 2024, Watchie TV, Talkie Fiber’s Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) service, has been gaining traction across Maryland. The platform continues to grow its audience and attract new ISP and content partners, extending its reach beyond Talkie Fiber’s own service area. The latest ISP to join the Watchie TV consortium is […]
Netgem has announced a new partnership with Tubi, the free, ad-supported streaming service. This collaboration brings Tubi’s library of movies and TV shows to the Netgem TV platform, offering UK viewers a wide selection of free entertainment. Netgem TV users will now have access to thousands of movies and TV episodes, from blockbuster classics like […]
LG Ad Solutions, the specialist in connected TV and cross-screen advertising, has announced findings from its study titled Stadium to Screen, which reports on the evolving habits of sports viewers across the UK, US and Canada. The study reveals a shift toward connected TV (CTV) as the primary platform for live sports, signalling a new […]
Every year, online piracy costs rights holders around the world billions of dollars. In Sweden, the issue has not received much attention until now, with the Swedish government announcing an enquiry into the matter, citing the fact that Sweden is one of the EU countries where the problem is the biggest. “We want as many […]
Samba TV, a specialist in AI technology for media analytics, has released its State of Viewership Report for the second half of 2024, analysing 51 billion hours of linear and streaming TV consumption in the US to uncover key trends and emerging opportunities shaping the future of television and advertising. The report highlights a surge […]