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ContentWise powers ITVX UX personalisation

ContentWise, a provider of user experience automation and personalisation software, has been selected by ITV to enhance the UX personalisation of ITVX. The ContentWise UX Engine, a machine learning platform, was launched in production on ITVX in early November 2023. Designed to analyse viewer behaviour, it delivers highly relevant content recommendations, thereby enhancing engagement and […]

January 23, 2024

Gracenote unveils Diversity Spotlight

Content metadata specialist Gracenote is joining forces with leading advocates for equitable representation in media on a new Studio System feature, Diversity Spotlight. The enhancement leverages insights from IllumiNative, Gold House, RespectAbility, National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) and Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE) to highlight people and projects that meet a range of […]

January 19, 2024

Sky México deploys ThinkAnalytics Think360

ThinkAnalytics, a specialist in Al-based TV content discovery, viewer data insights and targeted advertising, has announced that Sky México has deployed ThinkAnalytics as its personalisation and viewer engagement platform. “We’re thrilled to welcome Sky México as our newest customer, an important partnership that highlights the value that global media companies are finding in our personalised content […]

January 16, 2024

2024, less will be more

At this time last year, I was writing about the shameful shambles that was the inevitable disintegration of Richard Sharp’s tenure as BBC Chair. A cash machine crony of Boris Johnson, his tenure was nothing short of embarrassing all round. It has taken a year for a new Chair, Samir Shah, to be named. The […]

January 4, 2024

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

Research: Choice management still a challenge

As the era of ‘peak TV’ tapers and new shows have been delayed by Hollywood strikes, the impact on audience choice is becoming clearer, according to Hub Entertainment Research. Even with a reduction of programmes, consumers still enjoy an abundance of content choices. This year’s edition of Hub’s annual Conquering Content report confirms viewers are […]

November 17, 2023