Trad TV bypassed as UK TV generation gap reaches record high
Media Analysis
17-08-2022
The continued surge in the uptake of streaming services in the UK shows no sign of ending but, according to research from UK broadcast regulator Ofcom, it is also showing signs of a stark divide in the viewing habits of younger and older people.


VIDAA announces Amagi partnership to power global FAST expansion
Infrastructure
17-08-2022
In a bid to help the smart TV operating system and content platform grow its offering with leading free ad-supported streaming TV channels, cloud-based broadcast and connected TV tech provider Amagi has inked a connected TV content distribution agreement with VIDAA.


CJ ENM looks to further VOD play with Peacock branded zone
VOD
17-08-2022
As it plans to broaden reach by including a VOD business model to captivate users' attentions further, Korean entertainment company CJ ENM has announced the launch of the Picks on Peacock streaming service.


Tele2 introduces advanced UX to Hub Mini
Infrastructure
17-08-2022
Aiming to satisfy its subscribers’ needs for the latest TV experiences, combining linear services with over-the-top TV, Swedish operator Tele2 AB has gone live with its new Tv Hub Mini, a 4K OTT dongle.


Cinedigm takes The Joy of Painting to Snapchat
VOD
17-08-2022
In the latest part of its mission to address enthusiast fan bases, streaming and entertainment company Cinedigm has revealed that The Joy of Painting from The Bob Ross Channel has now launched on Snapchat’s Discover platform.


British drama, live national events drive iPlayer to new records
Ratings/Measurement
16-08-2022
Yet more good ratings news for the BBC’s live and on-demand hub the iPlayer as the finales of long-running series, live musical events and new dramas helped bring record numbers of viewers to BBC iPlayer in the second quarter of the year.


Major US pay-TV providers lose almost 2MN subs in Q2 2022
Media Analysis
16-08-2022
Another quarter, another haemorrhage in traditional US pay-TV subscribers reveals a study from Leichtman Research Group (LRG), found that the largest providers in the country, about 92% of the market – lost about 1.925 million net video subscribers in Q2 2022, almost 700,000 more than the same time a year ago.


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