Vincent Grivet – representing Eutelsat – will remain Chairman of the HbbTV Association. The members of the industry association’s newly elected Steering Group (SG) re-elected Grivet for another two-year term at their meeting on June 26th. Jon Piesing of TP Vision wasalso re-elected Vice-Chairman and Xavi Redon from Cellnex Telecom will continue to serve as […]
The Digital TV Group (DTG) – an independent research and technology organisation – has responded to the Government Green Paper, Watch this Space: A new strategic direction for UK media, following its involvement in the work underpinning the publication. The DTG’s response in full: “We welcome the Government’s clarity on our future direction and urge […]
A report from the Digital TV Group (DTG) has highlighted how artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly moving from experimentation into practical deployment across the television ecosystem, with implications that extend far beyond production efficiency. Drawing on industry discussions from DTG’s Technology Strategy Group, AI and the Future Television Ecosystem explores how AI is being applied […]
The Digital TV Group (DTG) has appointed Lesley Mackenzie as its new Chair. She succeeds Simon Fell, who steps down in April 2026 after serving the maximum term permitted under the DTG’s constitution. Mackenzie brings more than 30 years of senior leadership experience across broadcast, digital media and technology. She began her career at Sky, where […]
The Digital TV Group (DTG) has appointed Andy Livingston, Director, Technology EMEA at Sony Pictures Entertainment, as co-chair of its Next-Generation Media Working Group. Livingston will work alongside existing co-chair Andy Lucas, SVP, Global Distribution Technology at NBCUniversal, to lead the group’s work on future media formats and viewing experiences. As the technology landscape continues […]
The Digital Television Group (DTG) has announced the launch of D-Book 12.11, the latest edition of the UK’s digital TV specification, implemented in every digital TV in the UK, underpinning interoperability, compliance and innovation across the country’s broadcast and hybrid platforms. As the UK media landscape evolves under the Media Act 2024, D-Book 12.11 provides […]
The Digital TV Group (DTG) has appointed Xavier Leclercq, Vice President of Business Development at Broadpeak, as the new Chair of its national Distribution Working Group. The group plays a pivotal role in exploring and championing innovative approaches to UK digital media distribution – whether via broadcast, IP, mobile or hybrid delivery. As audiences increasingly […]
The DTG Summit 2025 is set to deliver an exploration of the forces shaping the future of television and media. The Summit will bring together thought leaders from across the media, technology and business landscapes to challenge assumptions, spark debate, and deliver fresh insights into a rapidly evolving sector. The DTG has announced the first […]
Witbe, a specialist in test automation and monitoring technology for video service providers, has joined the Digital TV Group (DTG), the UK-based industry association focused on the innovation, development, and promotion of digital television and media technologies. DTG has driven digital TV innovation in the UK for over 25 years, helping its members deliver video […]
The Digital TV Group (DTG) has released its latest analysis, showcasing notable improvements in live sports streaming performance in the UK across three major events in 2024: Wimbledon, the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games. The study examined device performance, latency, and accessibility features, compared with 2023 live events, providing critical insights into the current […]