Pay television

DISH ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Announces that a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against DISH Network Corporation and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Saturday, March 25, 2023

Investors have until May 22, 2023 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.

Key Points: 
  • Investors have until May 22, 2023 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.
  • Dish, together with its subsidiaries, provides pay-TV services in the United States.
  • Throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company’s business, operations, and prospects.
  • On this news, Dish’s stock price fell $0.79 per share, or 6.48%, to close at $11.41 per share on February 28, 2023.

BTR: 2023 Poses New Challenges for Pay TV and Over-the-Top Players to Meet the Needs of Digital Consumers -- Jon Kirchner, Xperi

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

"Spending on video services increased in 2022. Xperi research indicates average spending on entertainment rose to $189.38 per month -- a $20 increase over 2021. As a result, the year ahead holds great promise for consumers -- and the overall ecosystem -- despite disruptions that are sure to come," says Kirchner.

Key Points: 
  • Xperi research indicates average spending on entertainment rose to $189.38 per month -- a $20 increase over 2021.
  • As a result, the year ahead holds great promise for consumers -- and the overall ecosystem -- despite disruptions that are sure to come," says Kirchner.
  • The same Xperi research suggests that 75% of households continue to subscribe to Pay TV services, with over a third (34%) of those who cut the cord reconnecting.
  • "That said, consumers today are engaged in behaviors that are causing no small amount of concern for both OTT and Pay TV leaders," he cautions.

SeaChange Launches the Xstream™ Platform – A Content Monetization Platform Designed to Maximize Ad Revenue on Connected TVs

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

BOSTON, Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SeaChange International, Inc. (NASDAQ: SEAC), (“SeaChange” or the “Company”) a leading provider of video delivery, advertising, streaming platforms, and emerging Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV services (“FAST”) development, today announced the launch of the SeaChange Xstream™ platform, a cloud-based content monetization platform helping OEMs and content owners maximize advertising revenue on Connected TVs (“CTVs”).

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SeaChange International, Inc. (NASDAQ: SEAC), (“SeaChange” or the “Company”) a leading provider of video delivery, advertising, streaming platforms, and emerging Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV services (“FAST”) development, today announced the launch of the SeaChange Xstream™ platform, a cloud-based content monetization platform helping OEMs and content owners maximize advertising revenue on Connected TVs (“CTVs”).
  • SeaChange is formally launching the Xstream platform on January 6th and will start onboarding customers as early as in the first quarter of the new fiscal year.
  • “With the launch of the Xstream platform, SeaChange can help TV manufacturers, operating systems and platform providers gain more control over how they monetize the content they aggregate to generate higher yield.
  • For content owners, we add an additional distribution and revenue stream to their portfolio to maximize the returns on their content costs.

ARTEAR Extends Intelsat Agreement for Content Distribution Across Argentina, the Americas

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Intelsat , operator of one of the worlds largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), has signed a multi-year and multi transponder agreement with ARTEAR to meet the media companys entire content distribution and contribution needs.

Key Points: 
  • Intelsat , operator of one of the worlds largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), has signed a multi-year and multi transponder agreement with ARTEAR to meet the media companys entire content distribution and contribution needs.
  • ARTEAR needed one comprehensive distribution solution to provide programming to both the Latin America and North America Pay TV markets, said Eduardo Bayo, director of Technology & Operations, ARTEAR.
  • In particular, IS-34 provides 100% coverage over Argentina, providing ARTEAR with the optimum platform for content distribution in their home market.
  • Reaching over 52 million cable subscribers and over 98% subscribers, G-13 allows ARTEAR to maximize the commercialization potential for their content in the North America market.

Cignal TV unveils enhanced Cignal Play on cloud-native Quickplay platform

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

SINGAPORE, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Philippines' leading premium content provider, Cignal TV, has transformed user experiences for viewers of its Cignal Play streaming service, using Quickplay's cloud-native OTT platform.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Philippines' leading premium content provider, Cignal TV, has transformed user experiences for viewers of its Cignal Play streaming service, using Quickplay's cloud-native OTT platform.
  • "Cignal TV moved at lightning speed to build an enhanced Cignal Play that already is dramatically improving subscriber use and satisfaction."
  • Cignal Play is the video-on-demand and linear programming web platform of Cignal TV, Inc. Cignal Play carries up to 80+ of the best channels in sports, news, lifestyle, and entertainment, along with more than 1,000 hours of movies and series.
  • Cignal Play can be accessed only in the Philippines, and is open to all users with or without a Cignal Pay TV subscription.

Xperi Showcases Integrated Product Offerings Including Award-Winning TiVo OS, Pay-TV and Vewd Solutions for Operators at IBC

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Friday, September 9, 2022

This year, with the acquisition of Vewd, Xperi took another important step towards helping consumers find, watch and enjoy their favorite content.

Key Points: 
  • This year, with the acquisition of Vewd, Xperi took another important step towards helping consumers find, watch and enjoy their favorite content.
  • The combination of TiVos video service platform and Vewds suite of streaming media solutions establishes Xperi as a leading independent media platform for Smart TVs, connected cars and Pay-TV operators.
  • With the announcement of Vestel offering Powered by TiVo Smart TVs, the Vewd acquisition and TiVos IPTV solutions for operators, our offerings in the region provide for expanded access for customers in multiple markets.
  • Xperis broad portfolio of integrated entertainment solutions, including TiVo OS, TiVo Conversation Services, will be showcased at IBC 2022, Sept. 9 12 at stand 5.C31 in Amsterdam.

Xperi Announces Expansion of Vewd OpX for TV Operators

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Friday, September 9, 2022

Xperi Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: XPER) (Xperi) announced today at IBC 2022 the launch of Vewd OpX for Android TV Operator Tier.

Key Points: 
  • Xperi Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: XPER) (Xperi) announced today at IBC 2022 the launch of Vewd OpX for Android TV Operator Tier.
  • Vewd OpX continues to be available for global operators and hybrid TV applications leveraging European broadcast standards such as HbbTV as well, and this latest expansion shows the continued growth of the product.
  • Evoca has been a valued customer since 2021, when Vewd OpX was rolled out on Evocas Scout receiver.
  • On Android TV Operator Tier, Vewd OpX can be used as a custom launcher, TV app, and to customize the Android TV standard setup wizard.

SyncWords Joins the HESP Alliance to Deliver Streaming Language Translations

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

SyncWords and THEO Technologies are already in an official partnership, offering SyncWords professional services and automated solutions via THEOplayer, committed to making streaming video better than broadcast.

Key Points: 
  • SyncWords and THEO Technologies are already in an official partnership, offering SyncWords professional services and automated solutions via THEOplayer, committed to making streaming video better than broadcast.
  • SyncWords is extending this valuable partnership by joining the HESP Alliance .Relying on the end-to-end HESP-based solution for low-latency live streaming over a global CDN means SyncWords can provide live captions and translations, with real-presence effect, immersive UX-advanced experience, easy language navigation, switching, etc.
  • Steven Tielemans, CEO at THEO Technologies and President of the HESP Alliance, adds: "We are pleased to have SyncWords, as the leading provider of language translations for virtual meetings, join the HESP Alliance.
  • The HESP Alliance is a collaborative community of industry leaders striving to improve the quality of experience of online viewers and the cost-efficient delivery of online video with HESP solutions.

C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery Company Make Joint Appearance at The Battery Show 2022, Exhibiting Leading-edge EV Portfolio for OEMs.

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Friday, September 2, 2022

HORSHAM, Pa., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery Company will showcase their leading-edge EV products at booth 904 at The Battery Show 2022 in Novi, Michigan, from Sept. 13 – 15.

Key Points: 
  • With a 50-year track record of innovation, the companies have become the preferred supplier for forward-thinking OEMs in the EV Industry.
  • HORSHAM, Pa., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery Company will showcase their leading-edge EV products at booth 904 at The Battery Show 2022 in Novi, Michigan, from Sept. 13 15.
  • Together, these brands bring over 100 years of battery-manufacturing experience backed by global manufacturing and distribution footprints.
  • Indeed, Trojan Battery is recognized as the world's preeminent golf and personal transportation vehicle (PTV) battery manufacturer.

Foxxum OS 4 ENTERS PAY-TV WITH BCN DIGITAL IN INDIA

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

KIEL, Germany, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Foxxum, the creator of the Foxxum OS 4 and innovator in cutting-edge smart TV solutions, brings Foxxum OS 4 to Pay-TV in India together with The Bhimavaram Community Network Digital (BCN Digital, India).

Key Points: 
  • KIEL, Germany, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Foxxum, the creator of the Foxxum OS 4 and innovator in cutting-edge smart TV solutions, brings Foxxum OS 4 to Pay-TV in India together with The Bhimavaram Community Network Digital (BCN Digital, India).
  • BCN Digital, one of the most established operators in its region, has over 2,300 Sub Operators in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana States of India.
  • "We are delighted to bring Foxxum OS 4 to BCN Digital.
  • BCN Digital will be the first Pay-TV partner to launch Foxxum OS 4 and benefit from our CTV OS partner model.