Television is no longer the single main source of news for UK adults, as Ofcom research shows online sites and apps are now as popular as TV news for the first time. TV has been considered the leading source of UK news since the 1960s, when widespread set ownership saw it overtake radio and newspapers. […]
Broadcasters and content providers have a dim view of the cyber security posture of media technology vendors. While those suppliers think there is little room for improvement in their own security practices. This is one of the key findings of the latest DPP report, The State of Media Technology Security 2024, a research project analysing […]
AI-Media, a specialist in AI-powered captioning and translation services, has announced a partnership with ITV. The collaboration marks a step forward in the use of AI captioning technology to enhance accessibility and operational efficiency across ITV’s broadcast network. David Padmore, Director of Accessibility for ITV, commented: “At ITV, we are constantly seeking innovative solutions to […]
Netgem has announced the next phase of FAST Lane – its FAST aggregation service for operators. Building on the successful rollouts in the UK, Ireland, Gibraltar, and recent expansions into Switzerland and France, Netgem has signed new distribution agreements with Media and Technical partners, and is adding a complete Consent Management solution to optimise monetisation. […]
Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS) has announced a multi-year agreement with AMC Networks to serve as its centralised video platform for Managed Channel Origination (MCO) and VoD. CTS will also serve as the primary video archive to enforce viewing rights and availability of AMC Networks’ vast library of premium shows, films, and brands across third-party content […]
Synapse TV has announced their approved status as the latest Consent Management Platform to join IAB Europe’s Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF). As a result, the Synapse CMP may be used to collect consent on any FAST TV services on Freeview, Freely and other free-to-air platforms. TCF compliance now allows viewers to enjoy content while ensuring their privacy preferences are maintained. […]
MIDPRO, the direct-to-consumer sports product incubator owned by Protocol Sports Group, has announced the launch on VIDAA Smart TV platform of Boxing World, the world’s top FAST channel that focuses on the science of Boxing. Boxing World offers a 24/7 Boxing viewing experience that is free and features over 1,000 hours of archived content showcasing […]
KERV, a specialist in video analysis, performance and monetisation, has announced a strategic partnership with VIZIO to expand its interactive and shoppable connected TV (CTV) advertising capabilities. The partnership aims to create more engaging experiences for viewers, and help brands shorten the path to purchase while building brand awareness, intent and loyalty on CTV. “We’re […]
Sports streaming platform DAZN, which recently acquired Ligue 1 TV rights in France for €400 million per season, has announced a discount price on its Ligue 1 annual subscription fee less than a month into the new season. From September 10th to 22nd, the monthly free subscription will be 50 per cent less expensive, dropping […]
Portugal’s pay-TV market reached 4.6 million subscribers at the end of the second quarter of 2024, an increase of 86,000 or 1.9 per cent from Q2 2023. This represents the lowest growth rate since the end of 2013, according to data published by the National Communications Authority (Anacom). The residential segment accounted for the vast […]