A man from Birmingham in the UK West Midlands who ran a sophisticated illegal streaming operation has been jailed for two years and nine months for offences related to creating and operating an illegal streaming service. Between November 2017 and June 2020, Gary McNally, from Acocks Green, Birmingham ran an illegal IPTV service known as […]
LG Ad Solutions, a specialist in connected TV and cross-screen advertising, has announced findings from a study titled The Efficiency Curve. Conducted in partnership with iSpot, a cross-platform TV measurement company, the study demonstrates how optimising media investments across linear TV and Connected TV (CTV) can minimise waste and drive superior campaign outcomes, including improved […]
Titan OS, the Spain-based technology, entertainment, and advertising company, has announced a strategic partnership with Blacknut, the cloud gaming content provider, to bring the Blacknut gaming experience to gamers across Europe. The Blacknut app is now available on Philips smart TVs running Titan OS, with plans to expand to JVC and other brands soon. Users […]
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched its first strategic market status (SMS) designation investigation under the new digital markets competition regime which came into force on January 1st 2025. The investigation will assess Google’s position in search and search advertising services and how this impacts consumers and businesses including advertisers, news publishers, […]
Samsung’s free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service, has announced the launch of its first European FAST linear channel dedicated to K-pop in the UK, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Sweden and The Netherlands. The launch of the K-POP by CJ ENM channel marks the first instalment of Korean content on Samsung’s European streaming service. Available exclusively […]
Mediaocean, a partner for omnichannel advertising, has released the findings from its 2025 H1 Advertising Outlook Report, which reveals how marketers are navigating rapid technological advancements and shifting consumer behaviours. The report highlights key findings, including the rise of generative AI as the top consumer trend, marketers’ increased investments in automation, and the continued prioritisation […]
Disney, Fox and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) have abandoned plans to launch Venu Sports, their live sports joint venture, after it ran into substantial legal opposition. Shares of WBD and Fox fell more than 1 per cent on the news, while FuboTV’s shares were up 7 per cent in premarket trading. The sport streaming venture […]
M6 Group is continuing to develop its M6+ streaming platform and is extending its accessibility to connected televisions receiving DTT, thanks to HbbTV technology. M6+ will be accessible in France via the M6, W9 and 6ter channels and will provide free access to the entire programme catalogue. Compatible with HbbTV 2.0 televisions (post-2021), the service […]
Roku has reported that it surpassed 90 million streaming households in the first week of 2025. Roku is now in nearly half of all US broadband households. “Roku’s extensive scale sets us apart in the streaming industry, with more engagement than any other TV OS platform in the US,” said Anthony Wood, Founder and CEO, […]
Whale TV is starting the rollout of Whale OS 10, with existing Whale TV partners among the first brands to gain access. Whale TV, the independent TV OS with 43 million+ monthly active TVs, has also introduced the Whale TV Profit Sharing programme. Through this initiative, Whale TV will compensate partner brands for every TV […]