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LG 1 channel expanding European reach

LG Electronics is set to expand availability of LG 1, the company’s FAST channel, to reach a broader audience across Europe. Following a successful launch in the UK and Germany in May, LG 1 will be available later this year in France, Spain and Italy via LG Channels, the company’s free streaming service. Thanks to […]

August 14, 2024

LG’s Estate of Survival on Prime Video

LG Electronics is set to launch its original series, Estate of Survival, on Prime Video via Prime Video Direct in nine countries, including the US, Canada, Argentina and Chile, as well as LG Channels. This new series, comprising of six episodes, follows the residents of the Estate of Survival mansion as they compete against each other […]

August 13, 2024

LG selling off last LCD factory

LG Display is making its final move to exit LCD production by selling off its Guangzhou, China-based production factory. It is asking about $1.5 billion (€1.37bn) for the site and its facilities. LG Display had already sold in 2022 its Paju, South Korea facility and had made no secret of its wish to exit LCD […]

August 8, 2024By Chris Forrester

Data: 37% of CTV users plan to start Xmas shopping early

LG Ad Solutions has released a report titled Season’s Streamings: Holiday Shopping & TV Viewing Trends in 2024, which reveals that over a third (37 per cent) of CTV users plan to start their holiday shopping in October or earlier this year – with 60 per cent stating they’ll start before Thanksgiving. In addition, 40 […]

July 31, 2024

LG posts record Q2 revenue

LG Electronics has announced second-quarter 2024 consolidated revenue of KRW 21.69 trillion and (€14.4bn) operating profit of KRW 1.20 trillion, reflecting an 8.5 per cent year-over-year increase in revenue and a 61.2 per cent surge in operating profit. These figures mark new records for the highest second-quarter revenue and operating profit in the company’s history. […]

July 25, 2024

LG launches latest LG MyView Smart Monitor

LG Electronics is launching its latest LG MyView Smart Monitor (model 34SR65QC), a 34-inch display with a unique form factor and a range of features for better productivity and entertainment experiences. This marks the company’s first smart monitor featuring a curved, 21:9 aspect ratio UltraWide screen, offering an expansive desktop display solution for customers seeking improved […]

July 24, 2024

LG launches OLED evo M4 series TV

LG Electronics (LG) is set to begin the global rollout of its new OLED evo M4 series TV with the accompanying Zero Connect Box that provides wireless connectivity between the TV and the receiver. The company is presenting the new model in 65, 77, 83 and 97 inches. Powered by the LG α (Alpha) 11 […]

July 1, 2024

LG official partner of the Esports World Cup 2024

LG Electronics (LG) has been announced as the official partner of the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2024, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 3rd to August 25th. Formerly known as Gamers8, EWC is an annual international esports tournament. This year’s edition – the first under the EWC name – will host […]

June 27, 2024

Qt coming to LG’s automotive content platform

Qt Group and LG Electronics are partnering to embed the Qt software framework for application development in LG’s webOS based ACPLG’s in-vehicle entertainment platform. This collaborative effort aims to empower automotive OEM developers and designers to create more innovative, immersive content-streaming services for cars. This partnership builds on Qt’s existing support for LG’s customisable, open […]

June 26, 2024

Rudnick promoted to LG Ad Solutions CTO

LG Ad Solutions, a specialist in connected TV (CTV) and cross-screen advertising, has announced that Dave Rudnick has been promoted to Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately, to lead technology strategy, advise engineering, product, data, and network security systems teams, and develop innovative solutions that support the company’s clients, prospects, and the broader CTV industry. Rudnick […]

June 10, 2024