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UK PSB streamer Freely launches

Everyone TV – the organisation leading the evolution of free TV in the UK – has confirmed the launch of its new streaming service Freely. Backed by PSBs BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5, Freely is available through the next generation of smart TVs now on sale in stores and online. Its backers suggest […]

April 30, 2024By Colin Mann

Gracenote speeds US FAST channel deployment

Content data specialist Gracenote has expanded its FAST Programme to the US helping content owners and providers more easily launch new free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels. Now, US-based content owners can distribute their TV programmes and movies to leading streaming platforms along with industry-standard Gracenote metadata ensuring their offerings are discoverable and monetisable. First […]

April 3, 2024

Gracenote enhances programme availability data

Content solutions specialist Gracenote is helping TV providers optimise their user experiences by providing the most accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive datasets covering subscription video on-demand (SVoD) and linear (FAST) content availability. The Gracenote solutions pair TV, movie and sports programming availability data with normalised programme metadata to ensure that streaming aggregators, digital platforms and MVPDs […]

March 13, 2024

Masthead Ad Format from Samsung Ads Canada

Following the success of its advertising products on the home screen of Samsung TVs, Samsung Ads Canada, the advertising arm of Samsung Electronics in Canada and a specialist in advanced TV including Connected TV (CTV), has launched the First Screen Immersive Masthead. Currently available on 2024 Samsung Smart TVs, the First Screen Immersive Masthead provides […]

March 12, 2024

Freely streamer to launch in Q2

Everyone TV – the organisation leading the evolution of free TV in the UK – has confirmed that its new streaming service Freely, backed by BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5, will launch in Q2 2024. Everyone TV has also offered a first glimpse at the user-interface and features of Freely, including what it […]

February 5, 2024By Colin Mann

MyTelly.co.uk goes live

TV listings website On TV Tonight, widely used in the US, Canada and Australia, has announced the launch of the newly rebranded MyTelly.co.uk in the UK. MyTelly.co.uk is an all-in-one UK TV Guide, helping viewers find out where to watch TV and movies legally. MyTelly.co.uk provides an easy to access one-stop site to search for any […]

December 29, 2023

Everyone TV unveils Freely brand, Hisense partnership

Everyone TV – the organisation responsible for the development of free TV in the UK – has unveiled the brand identity and first smart TV partner for its new streaming service, Freely. Freely will be built into the next generation of smart TVs, with Hisense announced as the first partner to offer Freely from 2024, […]

December 13, 2023By Colin Mann

Research: Consumers seek streamlined viewing experience

The latest wave of Hub Entertainment Research’s semi-annual Battle Royale survey sheds new light on how consumers make decisions in an increasingly crowded landscape of entertainment providers. Consumers are feeling the bite of more expensive streaming: In Hub’s latest survey, 88 per cent of entertainment consumers agree with the statement that streaming video subscriptions are […]

December 5, 2023

Roku: New content discovery, personalisation features for UK

Streaming platform and device specialist Roku is launching three enhancements to the Roku user experience for UK viewers, designed to give users an easier way to find and stream desired content. What to Watch, Continue Watching and Save List will roll out to Roku streaming players in the coming weeks, followed by Roku TV models […]

November 28, 2023By Colin Mann

MPs to debate Media Bill

TV and radio audiences could see more high quality British programmes hitting screens and speakers as new laws to maximise the potential of UK broadcasters are debated in Parliament today [November 21st]. The Media Bill, which has its Second Reading in the House of Commons, will update decades-old legislation to unleash the power of British […]

November 21, 2023By Colin Mann