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BBC to livestream Dua Lipa, Coldplay Glastonbury sets globally

The BBC has announced it will livestream headline Glastonbury performances to a global audience, with Dua Lipa and Coldplay’s 2024 Pyramid Stage sets available to view on the recently relaunched BBC website. Music fans around the world can tune into the stream, which is produced by BBC Studios, to watch Dua Lipa’s headline performance on […]

June 24, 2024

Data: 6% of US watch TV exclusively on mobile devices

Data from the DASH 2023 TV Universe Study show that 6 per cent of US households now watch TV exclusively on mobile devices, an increase of more than a million homes since 2022. Driven primarily by younger viewers, the rise of device-only TV households highlights the need to redefine the basis of TV audience measurement […]

June 21, 2024

Survey: CDN, QoE remain top concern for live video delivery

As exclusive streaming-only sporting events are on the rise, a survey from Qwilt sheds light on the challenges and considerations of content publishers looking to plan and execute mass live streamed events. Qwilt’s 2024 Live Streaming Survey – which surveyed 259 content publishers primarily across North America and Europe – identifies ongoing and new themes […]

June 20, 2024

Canal+ increases stake in Viu

Canal+ Group, a subsidiary of Vivendi, has increased its stake in Viu – the Hong Kong-based OTT service, in accordance with the terms of the strategic partnership with PCCW Group announced on June 21st 2023. After satisfaction of key business milestones, Canal+ has released the last instalment of its $300 million (€279.79m) staggered investment and […]

June 20, 2024

Research: Instagram more popular than Netflix, TikTok in US

Consumer research from Omdia has found that YouTube continues to dominate as the most popular video service globally, while Instagram has surged ahead of Netflix and TikTok in the US, establishing itself as the second most popular video service among American users. According to Omdia, YouTube maintains its position at the pinnacle of video streaming […]

June 20, 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

ABP Network expands global presence with Amagi

Amagi, a global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV (CTV), has announced its collaboration with ABP Network, one of India’s largest media groups. This collaboration empowers ABP Network to deliver its Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) channels to a global audience on platforms such as Samsung TV and Xiaomi. ABP Network […]

June 19, 2024

Nottingham arrest in illegal streaming crackdown

A man from Nottingham in the UK’s East Midlands has been arrested as part of a crackdown on illegal streaming. Officers executed a warrant at a flat believed to be involved in the provision of illegal streams of Sky television content. Computers, mobile phones and networking equipment were seized during the warrant, along with various […]

June 19, 2024By Colin Mann

Titan OS launches Titan Ads

Titan OS, a European technology, entertainment, and advertising company, has announced the launch of Titan Ads, a marketplace for Connected TV (CTV). Headquartered in Barcelona, Titan OS and Titan Ads operate in key European markets, leveraging the content and advertising expertise of its local teams in markets such as the UK, Germany, France, Spain & […]

June 19, 2024

Report: Live TV events garner longer tune-in

FreeWheel, a technology platform for the television advertising industry, has announced the launch of an enhanced product suite for programmatic transactions on live steaming events—including the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. In addition, FreeWheel has released a report titled: It’s Only Live Once: How TV Advertisers Can Capture Audiences in the Moment…and How Streaming […]

June 18, 2024