Multichannel television in the United States

Estrella Media Leads Spanish-Language Fast Channel Boom, Showcasing Its Prowess at IAB NewFronts and Its 2023 Upfront Virtual Presentation

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
TV and Radio, General Entertainment, Entertainment, Online, Estrella Media, Advertising, Partnership, FAST, Multichannel television in the United States, Drama, Multimedia, Estrella, IAB, FuboTV, Streaming television, Digital, Amagi, News, Video game

The company's double-digit year-over-year growth was central to its 2023 IAB NewFronts and Upfront presentations, which launched virtually today.

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  • The company's double-digit year-over-year growth was central to its 2023 IAB NewFronts and Upfront presentations, which launched virtually today.
  • Estrella Media, a leading multi-platform Spanish language media company serving the vital U.S. Hispanic audience, said it has become a growth leader in Spanish-language Free Ad-supported Streaming Television (FAST) programming.
  • The company's double-digit year-over-year growth was central to its 2023 IAB NewFronts and Upfront presentations, which launched virtually today.
  • He spoke to the tremendous growth the media company has had in two short years since launching its four FAST channels.

fuboTV to Participate in August 2021 Virtual Investor Conferences

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Thursday, August 5, 2021
Technology, General Sports, Sports, Entertainment, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Audio, Video, General Entertainment, Internet, Chief executive officer, Multichannel television in the United States, Event, Technology, Television, FuboTV, News, Nielsen, New York Stock Exchange, Sport, Online gambling

fuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO), the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform, today announced that Co-founder and CEO David Gandler and CFO Simone Nardi will present and host one-on-one investor meetings at the following investor conferences this month:

Key Points: 
  • fuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO), the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform, today announced that Co-founder and CEO David Gandler and CFO Simone Nardi will present and host one-on-one investor meetings at the following investor conferences this month:
    Webcasts of the presentations will also be available on the Events & Presentations section of fuboTVs investor relations website, accessible at https://ir.fubo.tv/events-and-presentations/default.aspx .
  • fuboTV Inc. operates in the U.S., Canada and Spain.
  • fuboTV intends to add interactivity to its streaming experience with the launch of predictive free-to-play gaming in the fall of 2021.
  • Fubo Gaming Inc., a subsidiary of fuboTV Inc., expects to launch Fubo Sportsbook, a comprehensive sports entertainment experience through sports betting, in Q4 2021, subject to obtaining requisite regulatory approvals.

iMedia Announces Accretive Acquisition of Synacor’s Portal & Advertising Business Segment

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Synacor, TiVo Corporation, Multichannel television in the United States, Information and communications technology, Companies, Technology

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iMedia Brands, Inc. (iMedia or the Company) (Nasdaq: IMBI) announced that on July 30, 2021, the Company closed on the acquisition of Synacors Portal and Advertising business segment.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iMedia Brands, Inc. (iMedia or the Company) (Nasdaq: IMBI) announced that on July 30, 2021, the Company closed on the acquisition of Synacors Portal and Advertising business segment.
  • Synacor Portal and Advertising, which iMedia has renamed to Media Commerce Services (MCS), creates and manages end-to-end, white-label digital home-page platforms for domestic multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs) and internet service providers (ISPs).
  • MCS monetizes these platforms with advertising and shares the advertising revenue with the respective publisher.
  • Commenting on this acquisition, Tim Peterman, CEO of iMedia, said: The management team we are acquiring is strong and their advertising technology services are compelling.

Gap Between OTT and Traditional Pay-TV Services Continues to Grow, According to Parks Associates

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Television, Mass media, Home Box Office, Inc., Cable television in the United States, Multichannel television in the United States, Pay television, HBO Now, HBO, Television technology, Video on demand, Cord-cutting

The firm's Video Services Dashboard reveals 82% of US broadband households subscribe to at least one OTT service, up six points year-over-year, while 58% subscribe to a traditional pay-TV service, down four points year-over-year.

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  • The firm's Video Services Dashboard reveals 82% of US broadband households subscribe to at least one OTT service, up six points year-over-year, while 58% subscribe to a traditional pay-TV service, down four points year-over-year.
  • "The steady rise in online pay-TV adoption has made up for some of the significant drops in traditional pay TV," said Steve Nason , Research Director, Parks Associates.
  • "Video consumers are looking to online pay-TV services, either from a traditional provider or vMVPD, to offer a similar viewing experience and content offering to traditional pay TV but at a lower price point.
  • However, online pay-TV providers, who don't typically generate content on their own, have had trouble stabilizing subscriber costs as content fees continue to rise."

Cadent Launches Aperture Platform, Powering A Cross-Screen Multi-Seller Addressable TV Marketplace

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Cadent, Sling TV, Multichannel television in the United States, Addressable

With a rollout beginning this month, Cadent Aperture Platform will power a new multi-seller addressable TV marketplace that includes CTV, OTT, and addressable STB inventory from the most established sellers of addressable TV, such as DISH Media's addressable footprint which includes both DISH TV and SLING TV, in addition to other MVPDs and national TV networks.

Key Points: 
  • With a rollout beginning this month, Cadent Aperture Platform will power a new multi-seller addressable TV marketplace that includes CTV, OTT, and addressable STB inventory from the most established sellers of addressable TV, such as DISH Media's addressable footprint which includes both DISH TV and SLING TV, in addition to other MVPDs and national TV networks.
  • Cadent launches first cross-screen, self-service platform for buyers and sellers of addressable TV advertising.
  • However, a recent study commissioned with Forrester Consulting ( The Transformation of TV, March 2021 ) noted that "complexity and siloed approaches are hindering addressable TV adoption and understanding."
  • For inventory providers, Cadent Aperture automates the activation, sale, delivery, and reporting of addressable TV advertising within a suppliers' footprint.

Global Television Network Market Report 2021: Major Players Featured are Cox Enterprises, Time Warner Cable, Comcast, ESPN, CNN, Viacom Inc., Vivindi SA, Liberty Media and Discovery - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
TV and Radio, Entertainment, Companies, Television in the United States, Television, Comcast, Tupelo, Mississippi, Video on demand, Multichannel television in the United States, Acquisition of NBC Universal by Comcast

The "Television Network Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Television Network Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Major players in the television network market are Cox Enterprises Inc., Time Warner Cable Inc., Comcast Corporation, ESPN, CNN, Viacom Inc., Vivindi SA, Liberty Media Corp. and Discovery Inc.
  • The introduction of new digital and high definition (HD) channels has transformed the television network services in recent times.
  • The two-way cable television system is therefore providing several growth opportunities for the players in the cable television network system.

SES Renews Long-Term Relationship with Comcast Technology Solutions

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Satellite, Technology, Entertainment, Telecommunications, TV and Radio, Telecommunications, Cable television, Companies, Cable television in the United States, Headend in the Sky, Littleton, Colorado, Satellite television, Comcast, AMC-11, Xfinity, SES-1, Multichannel television in the United States

SES today announced it will continue delivering Comcast Technology Solutions Managed Satellite Distribution service, formerly known as Headend in the Sky (HITS), that reaches hundreds of multichannel video programming distributor systems across the US.

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  • SES today announced it will continue delivering Comcast Technology Solutions Managed Satellite Distribution service, formerly known as Headend in the Sky (HITS), that reaches hundreds of multichannel video programming distributor systems across the US.
  • SES recently renewed its long-term relationship with Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS), a division of Comcast Cable that provides media and entertainment technology to advertisers, agencies and content providers.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210614005865/en/
    SES Renews Long-Term Relationship with Comcast Technology Solutions (Photo: Business Wire)
    As part of a new, multi-year extension agreement, SES will be transitioning CTSs Managed Satellite Distribution service from SES-11 at 105 degrees West to AMC-11 at 131 degrees West.
  • Comcast Technology Solutions has been a critical customer and partner for SES for decades, and our relationship has strengthened further as we jointly re-engineer the Managed Satellite Distribution service to ensure that millions continue to receive radio and TV programming across the US.

WarnerMedia Joins Comscore's National Addressable TV Measurement Trials

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Companies, Mergers and acquisitions, comScore, Multichannel television in the United States, WarnerMedia, Economy of the United States

Starting in late 2020, WarnerMedia has executed national addressable campaigns across multiple MVPD platforms, with detailed aggregated measurement powered by Comscore.

Key Points: 
  • Starting in late 2020, WarnerMedia has executed national addressable campaigns across multiple MVPD platforms, with detailed aggregated measurement powered by Comscore.
  • WarnerMedia builds on its foundation with DIRECTV and leadership position in addressable TV by bringing more accountability, and precision, to national buys.
  • Comscore has been conducting National Addressable Measurement trials across multiple MVPD and CTV partners over the past year.
  • Comscore's National Addressable solution is open to all National Programmers and CTV/ MVPD providers that plan to execute addressable TV campaigns as part of their national ad inventory strategy.

Kids Service Toon Goggles Adds Linear Channels to Platform, Including Angry Birds, Guinness World Records, Om Nom TV, Sparkle Power & More

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Toon Goggles, Video on demand services, Television, Multichannel television in the United States, Toon, Family Channel

b'LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading on-demand kids service Toon Goggles has added a suite of dedicated kids and family linear channels to its service available as the first kids vMVPD offering.

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  • b'LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading on-demand kids service Toon Goggles has added a suite of dedicated kids and family linear channels to its service available as the first kids vMVPD offering.
  • We are thrilled to launch "Om Nom TV" channel on the platform as the next step in developing our partnership.
  • "\nFurther, David Chu of Digital Media Rights is excited to partner with Toon Goggles to distribute Cocoro\'s 24/7 linear channel.
  • "Toonz is really excited to be part of Toon Goggles\' kids and family entertainment bouquet.

FETV Launches on VIDGO

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Monday, April 12, 2021
Television, Fetv, Multichannel television in the United States, Sumrall

b'SOUTH BEND, Ind., April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --FETV (Family Entertainment Television) announced today it has launched on VIDGO, a virtual TV provider and recent entrant to the fast-growing vMVPD market.\n"We are delighted to launch on VIDGO," said president and CEO Drew Sumrall.

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  • b'SOUTH BEND, Ind., April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --FETV (Family Entertainment Television) announced today it has launched on VIDGO, a virtual TV provider and recent entrant to the fast-growing vMVPD market.\n"We are delighted to launch on VIDGO," said president and CEO Drew Sumrall.
  • "With our family-friendly entertainment, FETV is the perfect complement to any channel bundle.
  • We look forward to partnering with VIDGO for many years to come.
  • FETV is dedicated to providing American households with Real.