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Diplomatic World partners with Magine Pro to launch OTT service

As Diplomatic World, the Brussels based publication that connects the worlds of diplomacy, business, finance and culture, is taking steps into OTT as a new channel, they have entered a partnership with Magine Pro to run their global service on the Magine Pro OTT platform. “This will be a great complement to our Diplomatic World […]

November 29, 2021

Agile Content to debut cloud production innovations and FAST channels

Agile Content, a provider of internet-based TV and streaming solutions, has announced two new innovations that are available for virtual demonstration from 3 December. The Agile Cloud Production and FAST & VoD2Live solutions will enable broadcasters and TV providers to revolutionize how live content is produced, and how linear channels can be created cost-efficiently and […]

November 25, 2021

Zee, Sony merger in “final stages”

Punit Goenka, MD of Zee Entertainment, giving a keynote speech at Media Partners Asia’s APOS India event, told delegates that the merger with Sony Pictures Networks India was in its final stages of agreement. “I certainly believe that consolidation is going to benefit the industry overall. Zee and Sony will form the largest media entertainment […]

November 24, 2021By Chris Forrester

Analyst: Is Britbox in trouble?

Earlier this month ITV unveiled its Q3 numbers with analysts praising the broadcaster for a much stronger than expected advertising take up and anticipating an advertising increase of around 24 per cent by the end of the trading year. But Britbox, the ITV and BBC-backed OTT service, could be in trouble. Analysts from investment bank […]

November 23, 2021

EarthxTV bolsters leadership team

EarthX, the international environmental organisation dedicated to a more sustainable future, announced the appointment of key leadership roles to accelerate the growth and success in the areas of Content, Global Distribution, Marketing, Production, Finance, Ad Sales and Impact. The announcement expands the executive leadership team under Michael Fletcher, Co-Ceo of EarthX, the non-profit impact organisation […]

November 23, 2021

Appear launches NEO 10 for live distribution applications

Appear, a global player in media processing and delivery technology, has announced the expansion of its product portfolio with the launch of the NEO Series, a line of server-based products that combine Appear’s hardware pedigree with the utility of software-based technology. The NEO Series delivers all the advantages of server-based compression solutions with cost-effective software […]

November 23, 2021

Infront, StreamAMG launch Ski and Snowboard Live

Infront, the sports media company, has partnered with sports OTT specialists StreamAMG to launch Ski and Snowboard Live, a new direct-to-consumer (DTC) service for the US market. Audiences in the US can now access live streams from international events of the FIS Alpine, Snowboard, Freestyle Ski and Cross Country World Cup, all with English commentary. […]

November 22, 2021

TheViewPoint partners with Stirista

TheViewPoint, a SaaS video ad monetisation platform for CTV/OTT publishers, has announced a partnership with Stirista, a specialist in data-driven SaaS marketing solutions in providing premium programmatic CTV inventory. ”Data quality and measurability are incredibly important in the design and execution of highly measurable and accountable campaigns and we take great care and responsibility in […]

November 22, 2021

M3, XroadMedia team for personalised OTT service in Russia

M3, part of the National Media Group (NMG) holding, provider of online cinema services such as more.tv and CTC as well as the group’s TV channels online appearance, has selected XroadMedia, leading specialists in building innovative and ground-breaking content discovery and personalisation solutions, to enable advanced content discovery, recommendations and personalisation in their more.tv service. […]

November 18, 2021

ExpressPlay announces integration with Hisense Smart TVs

VIDAA and Intertrust ExpressPlay has announced the availability of VIDAA SMART OS-powered Hisense smart TVs preloaded with Intertrust’s ExpressPlay XCATM content security for broadcast TV protection. This joint solution enables secure direct-to-TV broadcasting using a cloud-based content protection solution that meets the requirements of premium content owners without requiring additional consumer devices such as set-top […]

November 18, 2021