Smart TV

Bravo Multinational, Inc. Forges Ahead Into Streaming Entertainment Industry

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Friday, February 9, 2024
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bravo Multinational, Inc. (OTC: BRVO) ($Bravo) (“Bravo” or the “Company”) announces it has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) to acquire the assets of Streaming TVEE, Inc., thus solidifying its entry into the dynamic world of streaming.

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  • VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bravo Multinational, Inc. (OTC: BRVO) ($Bravo) (“Bravo” or the “Company”) announces it has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) to acquire the assets of Streaming TVEE, Inc., thus solidifying its entry into the dynamic world of streaming.
  • “Fueling this transformative journey is a commitment to technical innovation, where state-of-the-art features and cutting-edge technology converge to create a seamless and immersive streaming experience.
  • Viewers can expect a user-friendly interface, enhanced streaming quality, and innovative features that elevate the entertainment quotient,” says Grant Cramer ( IMDb ), CEO of Bravo.
  • “This marks a pivotal moment for Bravo,” says COO of Bravo, Kayla Slick .

Nexxen and TCL FFALCON Expand Partnership, Bringing Native Display Inventory to Advertisers

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
Partnership, Internet, TCL, Smart TV, Connected, CTV, OTT

Last spring, Nexxen SSP (then known as Unruly) and TCL announced their initial partnership to expand premium TV inventory access globally.

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  • Last spring, Nexxen SSP (then known as Unruly) and TCL announced their initial partnership to expand premium TV inventory access globally.
  • Now, Nexxen will serve as the exclusive conduit for advertisers looking to tap into TCL's premium native display inventory as well as its CTV and OTT inventory, delivering unprecedented access to TCL's extensive and diverse user base to today’s brands and advertisers.
  • “We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with TCL FFALCON,” said Kenneth Suh, Chief Strategy Officer at Nexxen.
  • “This enhanced relationship not only positions Nexxen SSP as TCL's preferred supply partner, but also opens up exciting avenues for advertisers seeking to harness the potential of TCL's native display inventory.

Samba TV's State of Viewership Report Finds Declining Linear Reach and Surge in OTT Hours Watched, Shaping Advertising Opportunities in 2024

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
Dominoes, Generation Z, SAN, FAST, Target, Social media, QSR, Sport, Human, Television, CBS, NFL, ABC, Paramount, Smart TV, WGA, Walmart, Weather, Broadcast programming, SVOD, Samba TV, Connected, CTV, OTT, Netflix, Advertising, NBC, Churn

The report offers an in-depth macro analysis of the state of linear, streaming, and advertising with some compelling takeaways for brands, agencies, publishers, and platforms.

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  • The report offers an in-depth macro analysis of the state of linear, streaming, and advertising with some compelling takeaways for brands, agencies, publishers, and platforms.
  • Among the standout findings, linear continued its decline in reach while streaming viewership swelled.
  • Samba TV’s report sheds further light on television viewership changes, including:
    Year-over-year, linear TV reach experienced a slight decrease and remained steady compared to the first half of 2023.
  • For more insights and to access the full State of Viewership report by Samba TV, please download here .

Playout Automation & Channel-in-a-box Market worth $6.1 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Multimedia, AVID, Intelligence, Avid Technology, Growth, Software, Workflow, DTC, Imagine Communications, STG, FAST, MSG Network, PMA, Element, DAA, Smart TV, MSG, DevOps, Harmonic, Automation, NAB, Cos, Channel, Acquisition, OTT, Software as a service, Eye, CTV, Television

By solutions, the playout scheduling and management segment is expected to register the largest market size during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • By solutions, the playout scheduling and management segment is expected to register the largest market size during the forecast period.
  • Within the playout automation and channel-in-a-box market, these scheduling and management solutions often integrate with other elements of the broadcasting workflow, such as traffic management systems and media asset management platforms.
  • The support and maintenance segment of the Playout Automation & Channel-in-a-box Market is growing rapidly.
  • Playout Automation & Channel-in-a-box Market Advantages:
    Channel-in-a-box programmes and playout automation optimise workflow efficiency, minimise manual involvement, and streamline broadcast operations by automating multimedia content scheduling, playout, and management.

Playout Automation & Channel-in-a-box Market worth $6.1 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Multimedia, AVID, Intelligence, Avid Technology, Growth, Software, Workflow, DTC, Imagine Communications, STG, FAST, MSG Network, PMA, Element, DAA, Smart TV, MSG, DevOps, Harmonic, Automation, NAB, Cos, Channel, Acquisition, OTT, Software as a service, Eye, CTV, Television

By solutions, the playout scheduling and management segment is expected to register the largest market size during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • By solutions, the playout scheduling and management segment is expected to register the largest market size during the forecast period.
  • Within the playout automation and channel-in-a-box market, these scheduling and management solutions often integrate with other elements of the broadcasting workflow, such as traffic management systems and media asset management platforms.
  • The support and maintenance segment of the Playout Automation & Channel-in-a-box Market is growing rapidly.
  • Playout Automation & Channel-in-a-box Market Advantages:
    Channel-in-a-box programmes and playout automation optimise workflow efficiency, minimise manual involvement, and streamline broadcast operations by automating multimedia content scheduling, playout, and management.

Amagi ADS PLUS Strikes Deal With ShowHeroes, Expanding Its Presence in the European Union

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Partnership, Commitment, ADS, FAST, Smart TV, Ecosystem, TCF, Connected, Trust, Software as a service, Advertising, CTV

This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Amagi ADS PLUS as it further solidifies its presence and expands its reach within the European market.

Key Points: 
  • This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Amagi ADS PLUS as it further solidifies its presence and expands its reach within the European market.
  • The partnership with Amagi ADS PLUS will enhance ShowHeroes' capabilities, offering advertisers advanced solutions and an extended reach across the European region, with an emphasis on Germany, Spain, France, and the UK.
  • This commitment ensures that advertisers leveraging Amagi ADS PLUS benefit from a brand-safe advertising environment, where user data is protected.
  • By joining forces with Amagi ADS PLUS and embracing the TCF standards, we are upholding a new benchmark for quality and transparency in digital advertising.

Amagi ADS PLUS Strikes Deal With ShowHeroes, Expanding Its Presence in the European Union

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Partnership, Commitment, ADS, FAST, Smart TV, Ecosystem, TCF, Connected, Trust, Software as a service, Advertising, CTV

This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Amagi ADS PLUS as it further solidifies its presence and expands its reach within the European market.

Key Points: 
  • This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Amagi ADS PLUS as it further solidifies its presence and expands its reach within the European market.
  • The partnership with Amagi ADS PLUS will enhance ShowHeroes' capabilities, offering advertisers advanced solutions and an extended reach across the European region, with an emphasis on Germany, Spain, France, and the UK.
  • This commitment ensures that advertisers leveraging Amagi ADS PLUS benefit from a brand-safe advertising environment, where user data is protected.
  • By joining forces with Amagi ADS PLUS and embracing the TCF standards, we are upholding a new benchmark for quality and transparency in digital advertising.

Nexxen Appoints Gretchen Johnson as Chief People Officer

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Publicis, Knowledge, Smart TV, Talent management, Connected, Culture, Acqui-hiring, Advertising, Dentsu International, CTV, Management

NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nexxen, a global, unified advertising technology platform with deep expertise in video and Connected TV ("CTV"), today announced the appointment of Gretchen Johnson as Chief People Officer.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nexxen, a global, unified advertising technology platform with deep expertise in video and Connected TV ("CTV"), today announced the appointment of Gretchen Johnson as Chief People Officer.
  • Previously, Johnson served as Chief People Officer at Siprocal, a gaming distribution, monetization and engagement platform.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Gretchen Johnson to our team,” said Ofer Druker, Chief Executive Officer at Nexxen.
  • Nexxen is the sum of our most valuable assets – our people – and through culture and employee development, Gretchen will help usher our organization into a new stage of growth.”
    "This is an exciting time to join Nexxen, with its customer-centric culture where both talent and innovation thrive,” said Gretchen Johnson, Chief People Officer at Nexxen.

TEGNA’s Premion Acquires Next-Generation DSP Octillion Media to Expand CTV Advertising Capabilities

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Octillion is a next-generation demand-side platform (DSP) focused on Local CTV/OTT advertising.

Key Points: 
  • Octillion is a next-generation demand-side platform (DSP) focused on Local CTV/OTT advertising.
  • The acquisition will expand Premion’s capabilities in the growing CTV marketplace by combining Octillion’s cutting-edge technology with Premion’s award-winning local CTV/OTT advertising solution.
  • “We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of Octillion Media,” said Tom Cox, president of Premion and senior vice president, corporate development, TEGNA.
  • The acquisition of Octillion Media provides us with a proven purpose-built local CTV platform to further enable product innovation, improve operational efficiencies, and drive accelerated growth.

Digital Signage Made Easy: CastHub Launches a Simple and Affordable Solution

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Compatibility, Television, News, Smart TV, Restaurant

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CastHub, a new force in digital signage technology, is proud to announce the launch of a solution that simplifies the way businesses, religious organizations, and other entities display digital content. This includes branding, promotions, news, employee updates, recognitions, and dashboards on TVs and screens in various settings like offices, stores, lobbies, restaurants, among a range of other applications.

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  • CastHub rolls out a straightforward, cost-effective digital signage solution, embodying the principle "Your Content.
  • Visit www.cast-hub.com to discover how CastHub is making digital signage more accessible and user-friendly.
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CastHub , a new force in digital signage technology, is proud to announce the launch of a solution that simplifies the way businesses, religious organizations, and other entities display digital content.
  • CastHub is committed to making digital signage as simple, hassle-free and as easy as it should be.