LG Electronics (LG) is upgrading its free, premium content streaming service, LG Channels, to provide an enhanced viewing experience for LG smart TV customers. In addition to the redesigned UI, the upgrade introduces more channels and a wider range of content for viewers to enjoy, including popular K-content, movies, sports, music and news, increasing its […]
With more viewers seeking out live and on-demand digital content than ever before, the number of online viewing requests for this year’s Games has beaten the 74.4 million record set during the Olympic Games in Rio. In addition to the 24/7 live and on demand content available on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website, […]
UK commercial PSB Channel 4 has appointed Grace Boswood as its new Technology Director. Reporting to Jonathan Allan, Chief Operating Officer, Boswood will play a vital role in aligning Channel 4’s technology investment with its Future4 strategy. She will lead on the delivery of new systems and partnerships, the integration of technology into all areas […]
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) and AT&T have confirmed that SPE has completed its acquisition of AT&T’s Crunchyroll anime business through Funimation Global Group. Funimation is a joint venture between SPE and Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) subsidiary, Aniplex Inc. The agreement was first announced in December 2020. Crunchyroll is a premier anime direct-to-consumer service with 5 […]
YouTube and Google TV have incorporated global content demand analytics specialist Parrot Analytics’ global audience demand data and entertainment consulting services to help make insight-driven content decisions. Parrot Analytics’ data products provide near real-time updates on the most in-demand TV series and streaming platforms in any market in the world. The insights help inform YouTube […]
National Telecom (NT), the former Telephone Organisation of Thailand and TOT Corp, which merged earlier this year, are likely to bid for satellite orbital slots serving Thailand. News emerged that NT would not be bidding for the licences (according to comments from Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn). Had that decision remained, it […]
In a deal that enables advertisers to measure fully their video investments across all screens, now including YouTube and YouTube TV, for an accurate view of true incremental reach and frequency, cross-platform media planning, transacting, and evaluation specialist Comscore will be incorporating YouTube and YouTube TV measurement into its signature cross-platform service, Comscore Campaign Ratings. […]
Shortly after losing Germany’s Bundesliga rights to rival Sky Sports, BT Sport is to be the exclusive broadcaster of Italy’s premier football league, Serie A, in the UK and Ireland in a three-season deal agreed with Infront, the league’s exclusive international media rights partner, running through to 2024. Serie A on BT Sport kicks off […]
Spain’s La Liga and private equity firm CVC plan to launch their own streaming platform, according to business daily El Confidencial, challenging telco operators which offer football match streaming in their packages. La Liga agreed to a deal in which CVC would invest €2.7 billion for 10 per cent revenue and a 10 per cent […]
From August 23rd, Italian households can apply for a subsidy towards the purchase of TV sets compatible with the new DVB T-2/HEVC Main 10 DTT transmission standard. According to a decree published by the Ministero dello Sviluppo Economico (Ministry of Economic Development), the subsidy consists of a 20 per cent discount on the purchase price […]