Enders Analysis estimates that half of all the UK’s broadcaster viewing will still be via broadcast signals by 2040, assuming organic progression in the migration to streaming without governmental interventions. “Broadcast delivery will remain strong due to the live schedule,” the company said in October. The research and analysis firm observes that broadcasters are accelerating…
Freely is showing its potential to lead free-to-view broadcaster television into an increasingly streamed future without relying on apps or set-top boxes, while championing curation and broadcaster friendly aggregation. UKTV has joined the platform with four streamed linear channels. The Freely on-demand offer has been confirmed as highly competitive at 70,000 hours. Now the platform…
There is a chance we are reaching saturation point for FAST channels in the U.S. so there is increased focus on delivering channels that move the needle, and doing this cost-effectively, with a clear ROI. Bolder players see FAST as more than another outlet for archived content – and believe fresh and live content, and…
The Australian platform operator has deployed new set-top boxes that use RDK but also harness an innovative application delivery platform called AndApps that enables the use of Android applications on either RDK or Linux middleware-based devices. This enables Fetch TV to easily add Android apps to the RDK ecosystem, enhancing consumer choice with apps that…
Tizen OS, the Smart TV platform that used to be exclusive to Samsung branded television sets, will be embedded in Loewe’s latest premium models for Europe, starting July 15. Samsung calls this a significant milestone for the Tizen Licensing Program, which started in 2022 and is now growing rapidly. YS Kim, EVP, and Head of…
The video UX specialist Accedo has published a report advising media companies how to engage Generation Z on their streaming services, noting that this “special generation keeps designers and developers on their toes, constantly pushing the boundaries and demanding higher quality, usability and personalization.” The report is split into seven sections including one that considers…
YouTube will be the world’s second largest investor in non-sports content in 2024 based on the earnings it shares with content creators, with only Disney spending more, Ampere Analysis has observed. At nearly $20 billion this year, its content spend will be greater than any VOD-first player, the analyst firm reports after deciding to compare…
The TikTok TV app is now available on whaleOS 3 powered Smart TVs, giving the short-form video service an opportunity to reach new users and generate more viewing hours, via the big screen. Once logged in with their account on the TV, users can enjoy their personalized feed or consume a random selection of short-duration…
Netflix and Amazon are increasing investment in international productions to stimulate subscriber growth at the same time that studio-backed SVODs have made cutbacks internationally. This helped the two streamers return to dominance in Original commissioning in Q1 2024, having been challenged in recent years by the studio SVODs. These insights are courtesy of a new…
A+E Networks EMEA is launching five new FAST channels in the United Kingdom and Ireland with the help of Titan OS, the operating system that powers Philips Smart TVs that will also be deployed on JVC televisions in partnership with Currys, the physical and online consumer electronics retailer. The five A+E Networks EMEA FAST channels…
