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    Security

    1. Verimatrix takes aim at video pirates with Streamkeeper
    2. VIDAA, Intertrust team to deliver ExpressPlay XCA protected content
    3. Viaccess-Orca, LFP team to fight illegal online football networks
    4. Viaccess-Orca, ATEME team for contribution watermarking
    5. Synamedia “slams the hammer down” on piracy with OTT ServiceGuard

    Deals

    1. SPI extends FunBox UHD distribution deal on blue TV
    2. Comcast lights Fuse Media carriage agreement
    3. Fred Media takes The Circus to Hayu, beefs up Euro management
    4. StudioCanal sells Ridley Road around the world
    5. Big Brother returns to South Africa

    VOD

    1. Tubi to feature three full seasons of Pokémon animated series
    2. Tubi to feature three full seasons of Pokémon animated series
    3. TCD content launches on Vizio WatchFree+
    4. Crackle announces new exclusives, movies and series for December
    5. Molotov signs smart TV partnership with Vestel

    Ad Tech

    1. Xandr standardises video content
    2. Astro taps Synamedia for South-East Asia’s first TV addressable advertising
    3. TheViewPoint teams with Stirista to unlock power of CTV
    4. IRIS.TV in US contextual targeting partnership with Finecast
    5. Cannuka Luxe taps MadHive for skincare launch

    MWC 2015

    1. MWC 2015: Telefónica jumps into 5G
    2. MWC 2015: MTN Côte d'Ivoire, Summview unveil mobile TV service
    3. MWC 2015: Quickplay integrates LTE Broadcast within managed video platform
    4. MWC 2015: Tata Sky launches India's first commercial 4K video service
    5. MWC 2015: NTT DoCoMo, Nokia reach 2Gbps '5G' speeds

    IPTV

    1. KT taps Synamedia for Asia-Pac’s first virtualised headend
    2. DAZN kicks off Premier league football at Spanish commercial premises
    3. Netgem TV now available on VX Fiber Open Access Platform
    4. waipu.tv welcomes SPI/FilmBox channels to Germany
    5. medici.tv launches in South Korea on SK Broadband

    Cable

    1. NOS goes linear on demand with Media Distillery
    2. Virgin Media adds 500 Mbps fibre broadband to all bundles
    3. J:COM, Plume partner on advanced smart home services to Japanese cable ops
    4. Vodafone Group taps Synamedia for unified global TV platform
    5. Coronavirus: Comcast sees massive leap in linear TV, VOD streaming traffic

    Programming

    1. WE tv to premiere third series of Love During Lockup
    2. WaterBear Network expands streaming reach
    3. Sky Documentaries to feature Diverse Film Fund from Together TV
    4. Fremantle Australia produces new psychological drama
    5. White Spark Pictures reaches for the stars

    Mobile

    1. Video forms 69% of mobile data traffic, growing to 79% by 2027
    2. Nokia, Ooredoo ink sign strategic five-year agreement
    3. Mid-band dominates 5G in emerging markets
    4. Al Jazeera launches new unified mobile app
    5. Ericsson assures consistent low latency and high reliability in 5G networks

    Ratings/Measurement

    1. The Harder They Fall shoots to top of streaming list
    2. BMF, Power Book drives Starz to record-breaking performance
    3. Originals, Adele drive Paramount+ to new heights with best week
    4. Netflix reveals hours streamed for leading shows
    5. Sport the key as Viaplay heads for 500K subs

    Shows 2015

    4K/UltraHD

    1. DVB Project releases first specs for 8K UHD video delivery
    2. Regional broadcasters to drive UHD Spain Association
    3. Insight TV and MContent partner up for The Blockchain Life doc series
    4. Globoplay expands smart TV footprint via partnership with ZEASN
    5. Toshiba rolls out Red Bull TV app to UK smart TVs

    Online Video

    1. Vice World News to debut digital series Border to Border
    2. YouTube introduces short-form video fund
    3. YouTube offers solution to Roku ‘retrans’ row
    4. ThinkAnalytics adds AI and cloud-native tech to Content Discovery Platform
    5. Zixi and Telstra join up for global live video distribution

    Satellite

    1. Freesat adds new channels in time for Christmas
    2. Slovak public broadcaster RTVS taps M7 for satellite channel distribution
    3. M7 inks 1-degree West satellite capacity agreements
    4. HSE renews contract with SES in Germany
    5. Dish Mexico turns to SES linear and on-demand content

    Second Screen

    1. WWE debuts emoji app
    2. TV still at the top for in-home streaming
    3. Movistar launches multiscreen Peruvian music offer
    4. Second screen key for LATAM Olympics advertising
    5. Smart TVs used in half of Argentina’s connected homes

    DTT

    1. UK broadcasters complete integration of Digital UK and Freesat
    2. DTG releases D-Book 12.5
    3. Freeview moves home as 700MHz spectrum is cleared for 5G
    4. ITU adopts ATSC 3.0 as recommended digital broadcast standard
    5. Freeview blames high pressure weather systems for reception problems

    OTT

    1. Icon Film Channel launches as standalone app
    2. Roku opens Amsterdam office, adds Filmzie to platform
    3. RuPaul’s Drag Race to premiere on WOW Presents Plus
    4. AVIA highlights regional resilience and local strength
    5. Vevo boosts Christmas presence in the US, UK

    3D

    1. RealD expands Russian 3D market with Cinema Park deal
    2. SENSIO snags 3D patent in US
    3. Hispasat adds High TV 3D, looks for 4K distribution
    4. 3D not yet dead, asserts analyst
    5. Foxtel closes down 3DTV offering

    Broadcast

    1. Ofcom approves BBC Three return to linear
    2. US antenna penetration grows 38% year-on-year
    3. Ofcom sanctions London Live, slams Eamon Holmes for 5G fake news
    4. NAB 2020 cancelled through Coronavirus fears
    5. UK sees share of European TV station fall as Brexit fears become real

    Cabsat 2015

    1. CABSAT 2015: consumption moves to 'TV now', not TV everywhere
    2. CABSAT 2015: Sharjah TV moves to HD with Grass Valley
    3. CABSAT 2015: OSN taps Imagine to upgrade sports transmission
    4. CABSAT 2015: MBC unveils X Factor 2015 jury, transmission date
    5. CABSAT 2015: VIMN launches African BET channel on DStv

    Social TV

    1. Social engagement gives major boost to streaming
    2. TikTok TV launches on Android, LG, Samsung in North America
    3. Formula E: Unplugged goes live and free on YouTube, Facebook
    4. Paramount+ to host Twitter watch parties for original releases
    5. Instagram TV shows engagement long tail with newer reigning supreme

    VOD

    1. Starz Play eyes 50 shows to boost market advantage
    2. Sky to offer Netflix in UK from November in Ultimate On Demand package
    3. Qinetic brings first fitness channel to XUMO
    4. iflix reveals online video news hub
    5. Movistar+ launches on Amazon’s Fire TV Stick

    SuperHD

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    Infrastructure

    1. Gracenote expands content analytics capabilities
    2. Red Bee Media enters data partnership with Stats Perform
    3. Zixi taps AWS for advanced monitoring
    4. NEP Group launches US production centres
    5. TVRI taps Ateme for contribution solution

    NAB 2015

    1. NAB 2015: BT Media Move set to 'revolutionise' video transport
    2. NAB 2015: VSN launches VOD, streaming tool for MAM
    3. NAB 2015: TF1 signs up SintecMedia to boost licensing revs
    4. NAB 2015: Hispasat introduces SAT>IP, new 4K content
    5. NAB 2015: Televisa expands satellite capacity with Eutelsat

    Pay-TV

    1. Sky rebrands entertainment portfolio with Sky Showcase, Sky Max
    2. LIVENow to offer PPV option for English Premier League
    3. SPI International’s FightBox launches with Canal+ in Ethiopia
    4. European Super League unveiled but broadcast plans unclear
    5. North American OTT TV revenues to double

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