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ARD, ZDF co-op on recommendation

Germany’s pubcasters ARD and ZDF have rolled out their combined streaming service, which allows users to watch shows from both on one service. The new streamer provides access to shows with common search functionality across both libraries. The service have now launched a combined ‘recommendation’ feature that includes shows across series, films, documentaries, culture and […]

October 12, 2023

Samsung Ads launches Sponsored Row

Samsung Ads has launched a new discovery solution for content partners seeking to drive more audiences to their featured content on Samsung TVs. Located alongside viewers’ organic personalised recommendations and recently viewed content, the new ‘Sponsored Row’ spotlights advertisers’ premier content and provides another pathway to discovering new TV content, which may otherwise be missed […]

October 3, 2023

Justwatch joins BASE, DEGI

JustWatch has become the newest hybrid member of the British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE) & DEGI: The Digital Entertainment Group International, with immediate effect. They join over 30 BASE and DEGI community members. JustWatch is a media company built for modern-day entertainment, helping consumers discover the digital content they want via legal routes. Content […]

September 26, 2023

LG Electronics rolls out LG Channels 3.0

LG Electronics is introducing LG Channels 3.0, the latest version of its free streaming service. Featuring a new UI with improved navigation, more engaging placements for content discovery and an enhanced channel guide, LG says that users will easily be able to discover the content that resonates with them. LG Channels 3.0 is rolling out […]

September 19, 2023

PŸUR TV benefitting from personalisation with XroadMedia

One of the leading German operators, Tele Columbus, has announced that they are utilising XroadMedia, personalisation and content discovery specialists to provide top-level experiences for their PŸUR TV users. After trialing XroadMedia’s Ncanto solution, Tele Columbus has now implemented the pioneering personalisation services across its platform to deliver unique viewing experiences for all subscribers. Enhancing […]

September 12, 2023

XroadMedia introduces new AI tools to power enjoyable TV experiences

The leading personalisation specialists, XroadMedia, has announced the latest updates for its clients utilising their content discovery solution. Easy to use back-end tools, improved voice search capabilities and enhanced AI for metadata and dynamic user interfaces. Watching TV has become more about spending time looking for something to watch, across different sources and within services. […]

September 6, 2023

France: Gracenote metadata for Prisma Media

Gracenote, the content solutions business unit of Nielsen, is helping Prisma Media, the French digital and magazine publisher group owned by Vivendi, transform its Télé-Loisirs offerings into go-to resources for what to watch on some of France’s most popular streaming video platforms. By providing comprehensive information and imagery for major SVoD catalogue programming including Prime […]

September 5, 2023

Recommendations for new UK channel numbers

The Service List Registry has released its recommendations for a new Logical Channel Number plan for television and radio services in the UK. The plan aims to provide a national numbering scheme for audiovisual services that is coherent, consistent and convenient for viewers. The recommendations adopt a network-neutral approach that accommodates traditional channels delivered through […]

September 1, 2023

Nielsen: Viewers facing content discovery challenges

Nielsen has released its 2023 State of Play report outlining new findings on the fast-evolving streaming video landscape highlighting data and insights from Gracenote, Nielsen’s content solutions business unit. The report illuminates the surging number of programme titles and streaming video services, as well as the resulting challenges for viewers who now spend 10.5 minutes […]

August 29, 2023

TiVo IPTV platform expands into EMEA

Entertainment technologist TiVo, which has been offering its IPTV Platform to pay-TV operators and telcos across North and Latin America for nearly five years, is now extending its reach to include EMEA. TiVo’s IPTV Platform is an end-to-end solution which seamlessly integrates secure real-time content delivery with highly personalised user experiences. This expansion is aimed […]

August 24, 2023By Colin Mann