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Magewell Integrates Ultra Encode AIO Live Media Encoder with Wowza Video Platform

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

NANJING, China and DENVER, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Video interface, encoding and IP workflow innovator Magewell has partnered with Wowza – a leader in live video and video-on-demand (VOD) streaming for over 6,000 businesses worldwide – to tightly integrate two of the companies' highly-acclaimed solutions. The new integration combines Magewell's Ultra Encode AIO live media encoders with the Wowza Video platform to form seamless and easy-to-deploy streaming workflows from encoding all the way through to delivery over Wowza's global content delivery network (CDN).

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  • The new integration combines Magewell's Ultra Encode AIO live media encoders with the Wowza Video platform to form seamless and easy-to-deploy streaming workflows from encoding all the way through to delivery over Wowza's global content delivery network (CDN).
  • Wowza Video subscribers can specify their Wowza access token within Ultra Encode AIO for automatic authentication, then stream to the platform using the RTMP or SRT protocol.
  • "The integration of our Ultra Encode AIO with the Wowza Video platform provides a seamless solution to this challenge, and we look forward to continued collaboration with Wowza in the future."
  • Wowza Video integration is a standard feature on new Ultra Encode AIO units and is available to existing Ultra Encode AIO customers as part of a free firmware upgrade.

The Futurum Group Appoints Niccolo de Masi as Chairman of the Board

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Friday, October 6, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Futurum Group, a leading global technology advisory, media and research firm today announced the appointment of Niccolo de Masi as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Futurum Group, a leading global technology advisory, media and research firm today announced the appointment of Niccolo de Masi as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
  • Exceptionally aligned with The Futurum Group's current trajectory, de Masi brings deep expertise in digital and new media ventures, ecosystem development and operations.
  • AI and 5G in parallel are poised to power unprecedented growth across the technology landscape", said Niccolo de Masi.
  • CEO Daniel Newman said, "I am immensely proud and excited to welcome Niccolo as Chairman of the Board.

The Iconic Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Returns to NBC

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Co-hosted by accomplished wildlife experts Peter Gros and Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, the series will take viewers to renowned locales from the Pacific Northwest and the Channel Islands to Central Texas and New England.  During their travels, Gros and Dr. Wynn-Grant meet up with experts working to protect endangered species on both land and sea, including the manatee, Channel Island fox, puffin, beaver, bald eagle, hellbender salamander, the critically endangered black-footed ferret and the Devils Hole pupfish -- the rarest fish in the world.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild debuts on October 7, 60 years after the original Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom series launched on NBC.
  • The series will bring the iconic Wild Kingdom brand back to its roots as it revisits some of the work that began decades ago with original series hosts, legendary zoologists Marlin Perkins and Jim Fowler.
  • Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild is produced by Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), in an exclusive partnership with Mutual of Omaha, airing Saturday morning's during NBC's "The More You Know" programming block.
  • Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild is part of HMPG's current program portfolio which comprises more than 30 original series and hundreds of hours of content annually on leading broadcast networks and station groups and on connected TV and streaming platforms.

Sony LIV expands global presence; announces foray in Africa and the Caribbean region

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Sony LIV, India's leading premium video-on-demand (VOD) service, is proud to announce its strategic expansion into select countries in Africa and the Caribbean region.

Key Points: 
  • Sony LIV, India's leading premium video-on-demand (VOD) service, is proud to announce its strategic expansion into select countries in Africa and the Caribbean region.
  • This move underscores Sony LIV's commitment to providing indigenous entertainment to a global audience and delivering high-quality content to viewers worldwide.
  • Sony LIV's extensive library boasts over 40,000 hours of content across multiple languages.
  • Users of South Africa, Mauritius, Jamaica, Guyana, and Trinidad & Tobago can now access this rich content catalogue, catering to their diverse tastes and preferences.

The Trevor Project CTV Campaign with GumGum Gives Boosts Ad Recall by 21%

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GumGum, a contextual-first, global digital advertising platform, announces remarkable results of its pro-bono CTV In-Video campaign with The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people. The campaign, part of a new initiative by GumGum called GumGum Gives, is an integral part of GumGum's commitment to social impact as part of its recently announced global social impact pillars.

Key Points: 
  • The campaign, part of a new initiative by GumGum called GumGum Gives, is an integral part of GumGum's commitment to social impact as part of its recently announced global social impact pillars.
  • GumGum's collaboration with The Trevor Project underscores its commitment to leveraging advanced technology and creative content for positive social change.
  • The campaign results highlight the power of GumGum's In-Video CTV ad unit powered by its patented server-side ad insertion (SSAI) technology.
  • The Trevor Project's campaign with GumGum using the in-video ad unit significantly increased recall, with strong shifts across all audiences, most notably amongst the 18-34 age group.

SEG Media Launches Jazz+ Streaming Service to Deliver Live Games, Exclusive Series, and Other On-Demand Content Directly to Utah Jazz Fans

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Timed to coincide with the Utah Jazz's 50th season celebration, SEG Media today launched Jazz+. This Utah Jazz-branded, direct-to-consumer subscription streaming service provides local fans with unprecedented access to the organization via live games, exclusive footage, and other new, original video-on-demand (VOD) content that highlights the best of the Jazz and the beauty of Utah – all produced by SEG Media. Jazz+ subscriptions can be purchased now by visiting UtahJazz.com/JazzPlus.

Key Points: 
  • This Utah Jazz-branded, direct-to-consumer subscription streaming service provides local fans with unprecedented access to the organization via live games, exclusive footage, and other new, original video-on-demand (VOD) content that highlights the best of the Jazz and the beauty of Utah – all produced by SEG Media.
  • Jazz+ provides local fans with unprecedented access to the team via live games, exclusive footage, and other new, original video-on-demand (VOD) content that highlights the best of the Jazz and the beauty of Utah – all produced by SEG Media.
  • SEG Media Original Shows on Jazz+: Jazz+ debuts today with never-before-seen, original shows created by SEG Media exclusively for Jazz+ subscribers.
  • Jazz+ Behind-the-Scenes Content, Highlights, and Extras: Throughout the year, Jazz+ will offer a continuously expanding library of surprise-and-delight content.

Wowza Makes Real-Time Streaming Even Easier to Deploy

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Wowza Flowplayer is the first of its kind to pre-integrate WebRTC real-time streaming for both industry standard WebRTC, as well as Wowza’s own Real Time Streaming offering that facilitates delivery of ultra-low latency streaming to up to a million viewers.

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  • Wowza Flowplayer is the first of its kind to pre-integrate WebRTC real-time streaming for both industry standard WebRTC, as well as Wowza’s own Real Time Streaming offering that facilitates delivery of ultra-low latency streaming to up to a million viewers.
  • Ultra-low-latency streaming playback without the need for a developer makes interactive use cases and other real-time possibilities more accessible.
  • With its reputation for live streaming, Wowza has been a leader in real-time and interactive online streaming.
  • Wowza’s Real-Time Streaming at Scale solution, a WebRTC-based technology that combines the speed of WebRTC with Wowza’s CDN-enabled Wowza Video platform, makes this sort of streaming scalable to a million viewers.

Vecima Reports Full-Year and Q4 Fiscal 2023 Results

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

3 Starting in Q4 fiscal 2019, we have changed our definition and calculation of Adjusted Earnings Per Share.

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  • 3 Starting in Q4 fiscal 2019, we have changed our definition and calculation of Adjusted Earnings Per Share.
  • “We decisively bested fiscal 2022’s already stellar performance, turning in the strongest results in Vecima’s history across both the top and bottom lines.
  • As a percentage of revenue, Q4 adjusted EBITDA increased to 20.0% from 18.5% in Q4 fiscal 2022.
  • Full-year adjusted EPS grew to a record $1.19 per share, from $0.41 in fiscal 2022; Q4 adjusted EPS grew to $0.25 per share, from $0.19 in Q4 fiscal 2022.

Global Conditional Access System Market Report 2023: A $7.7 Billion market by 2028 from $4.9 Billion in 2022 - Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunities and Forecasts

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

The global conditional access system (CAS) market size reached US$ 4.9 Billion in 2022.

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  • The global conditional access system (CAS) market size reached US$ 4.9 Billion in 2022.
  • Key Questions Answered in This Report:
    What was the size of the global Conditional Access System (CAS) market in 2022?
  • What are the key regions in the global Conditional Access System (CAS) market?
  • Who are the key players/companies in the global Conditional Access System (CAS) market?

Tech Meets Kids' Media: Animaj Enters the Scene and Acquires Pocoyo, Promising a Fresh New Approach in Kids' Entertainment

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Celebrating its 21st anniversary, POCOYO is a beloved brand that holds a special place in the hearts of Spanish-speaking children.

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  • Celebrating its 21st anniversary, POCOYO is a beloved brand that holds a special place in the hearts of Spanish-speaking children.
  • Through its educational content, memorable characters, and playful narratives, POCOYO has already captivated several generations of kids and parents.
  • "POCOYO remains an emblematic global brand, beloved by children for its enchanting world and timeless appeal" added Grégory Dray, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer of Animaj.
  • For more information about Animaj and its brands for kids and families, please visit www.animaj.com .