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Qvest launches makalu automation

Qvest has introduced the latest addition to the makalu family of products in the form of enterprise level automation playout control. makalu automation has been designed to provide unparalleled versatility for any media playout workflows and is the first enterprise automation to control any third-party playout products both in the cloud and on prem, at […]

September 6, 2024

Deltatre launches packages for D3 VOLT OTT platform

Deltatre, the streaming tech company behind major media and sporting moments, has announced the launch of its Core, Professional, and Enterprise packages for the D3 VOLT OTT platform. Initially launched at IBC in 2023, D3 VOLT has been embraced by Deltatre’s premium customers and has seen significant platform investment. Now, all industry segments can access […]

September 4, 2024

Forecast: UK E&M market to break £100bn in 2024

The UK is forecast to have the largest entertainment and media market in Europe – overtaking Germany – from 2025, according to PwC’s Global Entertainment & Media (E&M) Outlook 2024-2028. UK E&M revenue is expected to break the £100 billion (€117bn) barrier this year before growing to £121 billion by 2028 at a compound annual […]

August 14, 2024

OneFootball, DFB launch DFB Play service

OneFootball, the digital football media platform, and the DFB, the commercial arm of the German Football Association and official rights-owner and organiser of most German football leagues and competitions, have announced an OTT distribution partnership. This new agreement designates OneFootball as a key distributor for DFB Play, the German National Football Association’s OTT platform, offering […]

August 8, 2024

The World Championship of Legends secures top viewership

On July 13th the World Championship of Legends (WCL) attracted almost 20,000 spectators to Edgbaston and captured the interest of cricket fans worldwide. Nearly 100 million cricket fans watched the historic match between India and Pakistan live on TV on OTT platforms and on social media. Many were astounded by the enormous number of viewers […]

August 6, 2024

Carlisle United, Endeavor team for OTT service

EFL club Carlisle United has partnered with Endeavor Streaming to launch its global streaming service, CUTV. The EFL League Two club will stream every league game live internationally to reach new audiences around the world and drive deeper engagement with its fans. Powered by Endeavor Streaming’s Vesper platform, CUTV will also offer viewers in the […]

July 15, 2024

Austria: ATEME powers Drei TV

Ateme, a specialist in video compression, delivery and streaming solutions, has announced that it is powering Drei TV’s OTT streaming service for more than 60 channels. By leveraging ATEME’s technology alongside Drei TV, a leading television service provider in Austria, the collaboration seeks to enhance service quality and deliver a superior user experience to its […]

June 28, 2024

Pixellot partners with Belgian hockey league

Pixellot, a specialist in AI-automated sports production technology, and Belgium’s Top Hockey League have announced a partnership. With a focus on live streaming and digital transformation, this collaboration aims to enhance the fan experience and unlock new monetisation opportunities through commercial sponsorship of the league and its clubs. Following the successful project launch in March, […]

June 26, 2024

South Africa: Sentech launches Freevision Play

Sentech has launched Freevision Play, an OTT platform designed to grant South African viewers free access to a number of local TV and radio channel. Freevision Play is accessible to all South African residents with an active Internet connection and is compatible across all screens – smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs. To access the service, […]

June 20, 2024

Research: Programmatic trading 43% of OTT ad investment in Q1

In Q1 2024, large US advertisers expanded their overall ad spend +7 per cent compared to the year prior. Digital Media carried that increase with +18 per cent, the biggest quarterly growth since Q1 2o22. This is according to Guideline, a source of truth for advertising spend and pricing data, which captures actual agency media […]

May 23, 2024